Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 14 – Domestic Matters
Dissolution of Marriage – Parental Responsibilities
Article 10 – Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act
§ 14-10-126. Interviews

Universal Citation: CO Rev Stat § 14-10-126 (2016)

(1) The court may interview the child in chambers to ascertain the child’s wishes as to the allocation of parental responsibilities. The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview. The court shall cause a record of the interview to be made, and it shall be made part of the record in the case.

(2) The court may seek the advice of professional personnel whether or not they are employed on a regular basis by the court. The advice given shall be in writing and shall be made available by the court to counsel of record, parties, and other expert witnesses upon request, but it shall otherwise be considered confidential and shall be sealed and shall not be open to inspection, except by consent of the court. Counsel may call for cross-examination any professional personnel consulted by the court.

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