This installment of Law and the Public’s Health reviews the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Town of Castle Rock, Colorado v. Gonzales1 and considers its implications for public health policy and practice. The Castle Rock case specifically addresses whether the police have a constitutional duty to enforce court-issued restraining orders; in a broader sense, however, the decision focuses on…
Appeals court decides 2-1 on standard for restricting parents’ custody By MICHAEL KARLIK michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com https://www.coloradopolitics.com/courts/appeals-court-decides-2-1-on-standard-for-restricting-parents-custody/article_dc0883da-0cf8-11ed-8849-9fd809df5c20.html A divided panel of the state’s Court of Appeals has clarified the circumstances under which judges can restrict a parent’s time with their children, in a case complicated by the contradictory orders of a Jefferson County magistrate. Under Colorado law, a…
Colorado has a divorce rate at 12%, where 13.52 people out of every 1,000 have been divorced in 2021 ranking as the state with the 15th highest divorce rate in the country. Colorado divorce rates have increased by 4% over the past 3 years. In the state of Colorado, El Paso county has the highest divorce…
Looking to find the best attorney in Colorado, there are several ways to find highly-rated attorneys in Colorado, including: Referrals from trusted sources: You can ask for referrals from people you trust, such as friends, family members, colleagues, or other attorneys. Online directories and reviews: Many online directories and review websites such as Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell,…
Increase use of alcohol-monitoring technology after DUIs Colorado will require more people to wear alcohol-monitoring technology if they’re convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Under SB22-055, any person who’s put on probation for a felony drunk or drugged driving offense will be required to wear a device that can detect if they’re…
If you are over 65 years old and have owned your home for 10 years or more you are eligible for a real estate tax break, a 50% reduction on the first $200,000 of your homes value. The deadline for submittal for 2022 has passed, January is the next opportunity to file the form. https://www.douglas.co.us/documents/senior-exemption-short-form-2.pdf/…