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  1. Which set of court rules governs civil procedure in Colorado state district courts?

    Answer: Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure

    The Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure (C.R.C.P.) govern civil actions in Colorado state district courts.

  2. Where are Colorado statutes officially codified?

    Answer: Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.)

    Colorado's statutory law is codified in the Colorado Revised Statutes, cited as C.R.S.

  3. A researcher finds a Colorado Court of Appeals opinion marked 'not selected for official publication.' What is its precedential effect?

    Answer: It is not binding precedent but may be cited for persuasive value under C.A.R. 32(f)

    Unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions are not binding precedent but may be cited as persuasive authority under Colorado Appellate Rule 32(f).

  4. Which regional reporter publishes decisions of the Colorado Supreme Court?

    Answer: Pacific Reporter (P.3d)

    Colorado appellate decisions are published in West's Pacific Reporter, currently in its third series.

  5. To determine whether a Colorado Supreme Court case is still good law, a researcher should first:

    Answer: Use a citator such as Shepard's or KeyCite

    Citators like Shepard's and KeyCite reveal subsequent history and treatment showing whether a case remains good law.

  6. Colorado administrative agency regulations are compiled in which publication?

    Answer: Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR)

    Final Colorado agency rules are codified in the Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR), maintained by the Secretary of State.

  7. Which source is primary authority for a Colorado legal issue?

    Answer: A Colorado Supreme Court opinion

    Court opinions, statutes, and regulations are primary authority, while articles, encyclopedias, and treatises are secondary.

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