C.  Hearing


C.R.S. § 19-1-115(4)(b)
At the hearing, the court must determine if the placement is necessary. The court must also decide if the placement continues to be in the best interests of the child and the community. Preponderance of the evidence standard applies.

People in the Interest of B.C., 122 P.3d 1067 (Colo. App. 2005)
A trial court may not delegate to professionals its authority to decide when visitation between a child and a parent may occur.

C.R.S. § 19-3-702(6)(a)
The court should evaluate the appropriateness of the placement. 

C.R.S. § 19-1-115(4)(d)
The placement should meet the needs of the child, family, and community. If the child is placed outside of Colorado, the court should decide if this is still appropriate and in the child’s best interests. Parents must be ordered to pay costs for out of home placement based upon their ability to pay.