C.R.S. Section 13-80-103.8
Limitation of civil forfeiture actions related to criminal acts

(1)

The following actions shall be commenced within five years after the cause of action accrues, and not thereafter:

(a)

All actions brought pursuant to section 12-145-113 (2);

(b)

All actions brought pursuant to part 3 of article 13 of title 16, C.R.S.;

(c)

All actions brought pursuant to part 5 of article 13 of title 16, C.R.S.;

(d)

All civil actions brought pursuant to article 17 of title 18, C.R.S.;

(e)

All civil actions brought pursuant to section 42-5-107, C.R.S.

(2)

A cause of action shall be deemed to have accrued pursuant to subsection (1) of this section at such time as the alleged offense or conduct giving rise to the claim was discovered. If, when a cause of action accrues against a person pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, such person is out of this state and not subject to service of process or has concealed himself, or the property which is the subject of such a cause of action is concealed or absent from this state, the period limited for the commencement of the action by the statute of limitations pursuant to this section shall not begin to run until such person comes into this state or such property is no longer out of this state or concealed. If, after the cause of action accrues, such person departs from this state and is not subject to service of process or conceals himself, the time of his absence while not subject to service of process or the time of his concealment while not subject to service of process, or any period of time the property which is the subject of such cause of action is removed from this state, shall not be computed as a part of the period within which the action must be brought.

(3)

For purposes of computing time pursuant to this section, possession or control of the following forms of property by any person subject to a cause of action pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be deemed to be a continuing offense or continuing conduct:

(a)

All currency, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things of value furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in exchange for any alleged offense or conduct giving rise to a cause of action;

(b)

All proceeds of any alleged offense or conduct giving rise to a cause of action;

(c)

All currency, negotiable instruments, or securities intended to be used to facilitate any alleged offense or conduct giving rise to a cause of action;

(d)

All property derived from or realized through any alleged offense or conduct giving rise to a cause of action.

Source: Section 13-80-103.8 — Limitation of civil forfeiture actions related to criminal acts, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

13‑80‑101
General limitation of actions - three years 13‑80‑102
General limitation of actions - two years 13‑80‑102.5
Limitation of actions - medical or health care 13‑80‑103
General limitation of actions - one year 13‑80‑103.5
General limitation of actions - six years 13‑80‑103.6
General limitation of actions - domestic violence - six years - definition 13‑80‑103.7
General limitation of actions - sexual misconduct - third-party liability - definition 13‑80‑103.8
Limitation of civil forfeiture actions related to criminal acts 13‑80‑103.9
Limitation of actions - failure to perform a background check by a public entity - injury to a child 13‑80‑104
Limitation of actions against architects, contractors, builders or builder vendors, engineers, inspectors, and others 13‑80‑105
Limitation of actions against land surveyors 13‑80‑106
Limitation of actions against manufacturers or sellers of products 13‑80‑107
Limitation of actions against manufacturers, sellers, or lessors of new manufacturing equipment 13‑80‑107.5
Limitation of actions for uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance - definitions 13‑80‑108
When a cause of action accrues 13‑80‑109
Limitations apply to noncompulsory counterclaims and setoffs 13‑80‑110
Causes barred in state of origin 13‑80‑111
Commencement of new action upon involuntary dismissal 13‑80‑112
When action survives death 13‑80‑113
New promise - effect of payment 13‑80‑114
Promise by one of parties in joint interest 13‑80‑115
Endorsement by payee - effect 13‑80‑116
Action against joint debtors or obligors 13‑80‑117
No dismissal for nonjoinder 13‑80‑118
Absence or concealment of a party subject to suit 13‑80‑119
Damages sustained during commission of a felonious act or in flight from the commission of a felonious act
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 13-80-103.8’s source at colorado​.gov