Colo. R. Juv. P. 2

As amended through Rule Change 2024(18), effective October 2, 2024
Rule 2 - Purpose and Construction

These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of juvenile proceedings. They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure and fairness in administration.

Colo. R. Juv. P. 2

Entire chapter repealed and reenacted June 16, 1988, effective 1/1/1989.

ANNOTATION Colorado rules of juvenile procedure reflect supreme court's judgment concerning the manner in which juvenile courts should proceed in applying the Colorado children's code. J.T. v. O'Rourke ex rel. Tenth Judicial Dist., 651 P.2d 407 (Colo. 1982). Juvenile defendants best served by informal judicial setting. The juvenile system is premised on the concept that a more informal, simple, and speedy judicial setting will best serve the needs and welfare of juvenile defendants. J.T. v. O'Rourke ex rel. Tenth Judicial Dist., 651 P.2d 407 (Colo. 1982). Applied in S.A.S. v. District Court, 623 P.2d 58 (Colo. 1981).