C.R.S. Section 15-10-303
Venue

  • multiple proceedings
  • transfer

(1)

Where a proceeding under this code could be maintained in more than one place in this state, the court in which the proceeding is first commenced has the exclusive right to proceed.

(2)

If proceedings concerning the same estate, protected person, ward, or trust are commenced in more than one court of this state, the court in which the proceeding was first commenced shall continue to hear the matter, and the other courts shall hold the matter in abeyance until the question of venue is decided, and if the ruling court determines that venue is properly in another court, it shall transfer the proceeding to the other court.

(3)

If a court finds that in the interest of justice a proceeding or a file should be located in another court of this state, the court making the finding may transfer the proceeding or file to the other court.

Source: Section 15-10-303 — Venue - multiple proceedings - transfer, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-15.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

15‑10‑101
Short title
15‑10‑102
Purposes - rule of construction
15‑10‑103
Supplementary general principles of law applicable
15‑10‑104
Severability
15‑10‑105
Construction against implied repeal
15‑10‑106
Effect of fraud and evasion
15‑10‑106.5
Petition to determine cause and date of death resulting from disaster - body unidentifiable or missing
15‑10‑107
Evidence of death or status
15‑10‑108
Acts by holder of general power
15‑10‑109
Remarriage of absentee’s spouse
15‑10‑110
Insurance and other contracts - surrender value - effect of contract provisions - suit on claim of death
15‑10‑111
Entry into safe deposit box of decedent - definitions
15‑10‑112
Cost of living adjustment of certain dollar amounts
15‑10‑201
General definitions
15‑10‑301
Territorial application
15‑10‑302
Subject matter jurisdiction
15‑10‑303
Venue - multiple proceedings - transfer
15‑10‑304
Practice in court
15‑10‑305
Records and certified copies
15‑10‑306
Jury trial
15‑10‑307
Registrar - powers
15‑10‑308
Appeals
15‑10‑310
Oath or affirmation on filed document
15‑10‑401
Notice - method and time of giving
15‑10‑402
Notice - waiver
15‑10‑403
Pleadings - when parties bound by others - notice
15‑10‑501
Court powers - definitions - application
15‑10‑502
Initial investigation
15‑10‑503
Power of a court to address the conduct of a fiduciary - emergencies - nonemergencies
15‑10‑504
Surcharge - contempt - sanctions against fiduciaries
15‑10‑505
Notice to fiduciary - current address on file
15‑10‑601
Definitions
15‑10‑602
Recovery of reasonable compensation and costs
15‑10‑603
Factors in determining the reasonableness of compensation and costs
15‑10‑604
Fee disputes - process and procedure
15‑10‑605
Compensation and costs - assessment - limitations
15‑10‑606
Applicability
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 15-10-303’s source at colorado​.gov