(1) The accused, within thirty-five days after the date the final reviewing authority takes action, may take an appeal to the supreme court of the state of Colorado pursuant to the Colorado appellate rules.
(2) When the accused petitions the governor pursuant to section 28-3.1-413 to review the final action of the reviewing authority, the time for filing notice of appeal is extended until thirty-five days after the governor announces his or her action or the petition is denied due to the governor's failure to act. No action or failure to act by the governor shall form the basis for appeal, nor shall the supreme court order review by the governor.
Source: L. 87: Entire section added, p. 1177, § 3, effective April 16. L. 2002: (2) amended, p. 615, § 96, effective May 24. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1126), ch. 58, p.193, § 6, effective July 1.