C.R.S. Section 13-20-207
Corespondent not to be disclosed

  • cross-examination
  • effect

(1)

No attorney appearing in any of the proceedings mentioned in section 13-20-206 on behalf of a party thereto asserting misconduct by the adverse party shall ask of any witness any question intended or calculated to disclose the name or identity of any third person charged as corespondent or participant in any such misconduct, nor shall any party or witness testifying on behalf of a party asserting misconduct by the adverse party name or identify any third person charged as a corespondent or participant in any such misconduct; except that, if the court in the exercise of sound discretion so orders, counsel for any party charged with any act of misconduct with a third person may be permitted to cross-examine a witness who has testified to any such act of misconduct concerning the identity of any such third person and, within such limits as the court may prescribe, such witness may make answer to questions so asked.

(2)

In all testimony in such actions, proceedings, and citations, designation of such corespondent or other alleged participant in misconduct by general language not sufficient for identification operates with the same legal effect as complete identification. The discretion vested in the court by this section shall be exercised in such manner as to avoid injustice to litigants, while at the same time avoiding so far as possible the public revelation of the name or identity of such third person, and to this end the court, in all such cases, may impound pleadings or other documents in the case and hear such testimony in chambers. This section shall not be construed to change the grounds for dissolution of marriage or impair the substantive rights of parties in those cases, but to regulate pleading, practice, and testimony therein so as to eliminate criminal intimidation and public scandal. The provisions of this section apply as well to the taking of testimony by deposition as to proceedings before the court. The deposition of any corespondent or participant in misconduct shall be taken behind closed doors and, when filed in court, shall be sealed, not to be opened without the order of the court. Any willful violation of any provision of this section by any attorney, party, or witness constitutes a direct contempt of the court having jurisdiction of the proceedings in which the same occurs and may be punished by the court with a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars as the court deems proper.

Source: Section 13-20-207 — Corespondent not to be disclosed - cross-examination - effect, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

13‑20‑101
What actions survive 13‑20‑102
Effect of repeal 13‑20‑201
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑202
Civil causes abolished 13‑20‑203
Breach of contract to marry not actionable 13‑20‑204
Certain contracts made in settlement of claims void 13‑20‑205
Unlawful to file pleading 13‑20‑206
Unlawful to name corespondent 13‑20‑207
Corespondent not to be disclosed - cross-examination - effect 13‑20‑208
Penalty for violations 13‑20‑401
Definitions 13‑20‑402
Physician to provide information for written informed consent 13‑20‑403
Restrictions on electroconvulsive treatment - rights of minors 13‑20‑601
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑602
Actions against licensed professionals and acupuncturists - certificate of review required 13‑20‑701
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑702
Definitions 13‑20‑703
Environmental third-party liability - ownership 13‑20‑801
Short title 13‑20‑802
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑802.5
Definitions 13‑20‑803
List of defects required 13‑20‑803.5
Notice of claim process 13‑20‑804
Restriction on construction defect negligence claims 13‑20‑805
Tolling of statutes of limitation 13‑20‑806
Limitation of damages 13‑20‑807
Express warranty - not affected 13‑20‑808
Insurance policies issued to construction professionals 13‑20‑901
Class actions - appellate review 13‑20‑1001
Short title 13‑20‑1002
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑1003
Definitions 13‑20‑1004
Forum non conveniens 13‑20‑1101
Action involving exercise of constitutional rights - motion to dismiss - appeal - legislative declaration - definitions 13‑20‑1201
Definitions 13‑20‑1202
Civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor - exceptions 13‑20‑1203
Limitation on action - retroactive application 13‑20‑1204
Waiver of liability void 13‑20‑1205
No contributory negligence - interest on damages - limitation on damages 13‑20‑1206
Attorney fees 13‑20‑1207
Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no duty to indemnify
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 13-20-207’s source at colorado​.gov