Subject-matter jurisdiction.

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, parts 1 to 4 of this article apply to, and the court has jurisdiction over, guardianship and related proceedings for individuals domiciled or present in this state, protective proceedings for individuals domiciled in or having property located in this state, and property coming into the control of a guardian or conservator who is subject to the laws of this state. Such jurisdiction is subject to the provisions of section 19-1-104 (4) and (5), C.R.S., with respect to guardianships for children under the "Colorado Children's Code".

(2) In matters concerning adults, article 14.5 of this title shall apply and shall supersede the terms of subsection (1) of this section.

Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1780, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17103). L. 2008: Entire section amended, p. 797, § 2, effective May 14.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 15-14-102 as it existed prior to 2001.


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