(a) Date of Trial. The trial shall be held on the date set forth in the notice, claim, and summons to appear for trial unless the court grants a continuance for good cause shown. Good cause for a continuance may include a defense made in good faith raising jurisdictional grounds or defects in service of process. A plaintiff may request one continuance if a defendant files a counterclaim. (b) Settlement Discussions. On the trial date, but before trial, the court may require settlement discussions between the parties, but the court shall not participate in such discussions. If a settlement is achieved, the terms of such settlement shall be presented to the court for approval. If an approved settlement is not achieved, the trial shall be held pursuant to subsection (a) of this rule. Colo. R. Sm. Clm. Ct. P. 512
Entire chapter repealed and readopted February 24, 1994, effective 7/1/1994; entire rule amended and effective 9/6/2001.