CO Bar Legal Research 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure

Answer

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

Question 2

Where are Colorado statutes officially codified?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.)

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

It is not binding precedent but may be cited for persuasive value under C.A.R. 32(f)

Answer

Unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions are not binding precedent but may be cited as persuasive authority under Colorado Appellate Rule 32(f).

Question 4

Which regional reporter publishes decisions of the Colorado Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Reporter (P.3d)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Use a citator such as Shepard's or KeyCite

Answer

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

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CO Bar Legal Research 2