| E. Jury Trial |
| C.R.S. § 19-3-202(2) |
A
D&N
respondent has the right to have a jury decide the adjudication trial. The petitioner, guardian ad litem, or the court, on its own
motion, may also request a jury.
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| C.R.S. § 13-5-201(3) | If such a request is made, only a judge may preside over the jury trial. |
| C.R.J.P. 4.3(a) | The request for a jury trial must be made when the petition allegations are denied. Otherwise, the right to a jury is deemed waived. |
| S.A.S.
v. District Court, 623 P.2d 58 ( |
However, if the party withdraws its demand for a jury trial, another party may request it. |
| C.R.J.P. 4.3(b) C.R.S. § 19-3-202(2) |
Six
people
serve on the jury. All
respondents and
the GAL are entitled to three peremptory challenges—no more than nine
total.
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| C.R.S. § 13-8-122 |
Jurors
are
selected as provided for the juvenile court. Challenges
for cause are controlled by
C.R.C.P. 47(e).
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