Colo. R. Sm. Clm. Ct. P. 511

As amended through Rule Change 2024(18), effective October 2, 2024
Rule 511 - Magistrates - No Jury Trial
(a) No Jury Trial. There is no right to a trial by jury in small claims court proceedings.
(b) Magistrates. Magistrates may hear and decide claims and shall have the same powers as a judge, except as provided by C.R.M. 5. A party objecting to a magistrate pursuant to Section 13-6-405(4), C.R.S., shall file the objection seven days prior to the first scheduled trial date. Cases in which an objection to a magistrate has been timely filed shall be heard and decided by a judge pursuant to the rules and procedures of the small claims court.

Colo. R. Sm. Clm. Ct. P. 511

Entire chapter repealed and readopted February 24, 1994, effective 7/1/1994; entire rule amended and effective 9/6/2001.