2018 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 19 - Children's Code
Article 2 - the Colorado Juvenile Justice System
Part 5 - Entry Into System
§ 19-2-510. Preliminary investigation

Universal Citation:
CO Rev Stat ยง 19-2-510 (2018)
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  • (1) Whenever it appears to a law enforcement officer or any other person that a juvenile is or appears to be within the court's jurisdiction, as provided in section 19-2-104, the law enforcement officer or other person may refer the matter conferring or appearing to confer jurisdiction to the district attorney, who shall determine whether the interests of the juvenile or of the community require that further action be taken.

  • (2) Upon the request of the district attorney, the matter may be referred to any agency for an investigation and recommendation.

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