HB17-1132
Judicial Disqualification In Civil Actions
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning judicial disqualification in civil actions.
Bill Summary:
Currently, under the Colorado rules of civil procedure, a party may file a motion and affidavit to disqualify a judge for specified reasons. The bill establishes a process for an automatic interlocutory appeal if the motion:
- Is supported by an affidavit stating facts establishing grounds for disqualification; and
- Is filed within 21 days after the assignment of the judge or the appearance of a party giving rise to the basis for disqualification.
The bill directs the Colorado supreme court to promulgate rules concerning the interlocutory appeal.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
64
AYE
1
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/21/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 04/20/2017 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/19/2017 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 04/13/2017 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/16/2017 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Lay Over Amended |
| 01/30/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |