C.R.S. Section 16-13-509
Evidentiary presumption

(1)

Whenever clear and convincing evidence adduced in an action pursuant to this part 5 shows a substantial connection between currency and the acts specified in section 16-13-503, a rebuttable presumption shall arise that said currency is contraband property. A substantial connection exists if:

(a)

Currency in the aggregate amount of one thousand dollars or more was seized at or close to the time of the occurrence of the subject act or of the recovery of evidence of the subject act; and

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Said amount of currency was seized on the same premises or in the same vehicle where the subject acts occurred or where evidence of said acts was developed or recovered; or

(II)

Said amount of currency was seized from the possession or control of a person engaged in said acts; or

(III)

Traces of a controlled substance were discovered on the currency or an animal trained in the olfactory detection of controlled substances indicated the presence of the odor of a controlled substance on the currency as testified to by an expert witness.

(1.5)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 5 to the contrary, the plaintiff shall have the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, only the facts that give rise to the presumption that currency is contraband property pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. However, when a preponderance of credible evidence is adduced to rebut a presumption that has arisen pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the burden of proof shall revert to the plaintiff to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, the elements of the plaintiff’s case with respect to the currency.

(2)

The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not be construed so as to limit the introduction of any other competent evidence offered to prove that seized currency is contraband property.

Source: Section 16-13-509 — Evidentiary presumption, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-16.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

16‑13‑216
Powers and duties of the board 16‑13‑301
Definitions 16‑13‑302
Public nuisances - policy 16‑13‑303
Class 1 public nuisance 16‑13‑304
Class 2 public nuisance 16‑13‑305
Class 3 public nuisance 16‑13‑306
Class 4 public nuisance 16‑13‑306.5
Limitations on receipt of forfeiture payments from federal agencies 16‑13‑307
Jurisdiction - venue - parties - process 16‑13‑308
Temporary restraining order - preliminary injunction - when to issue 16‑13‑309
Judgment - relief 16‑13‑310
Redelivery of seized premises 16‑13‑311
Disposition of seized personal property 16‑13‑312
Violation of injunction 16‑13‑313
Fees - costs and fines - lien and collection 16‑13‑314
Disposition of forfeited real property 16‑13‑315
Seizure of personal property 16‑13‑316
Prior liens not subject to forfeiture - vesting of title 16‑13‑501
Short title 16‑13‑501.5
Legislative declaration 16‑13‑502
Definitions 16‑13‑503
Subject acts 16‑13‑504
Forfeiture of vehicle, fixtures and contents of building, personal property, or contraband article - exceptions 16‑13‑504.5
Limitations on receipt of forfeiture payments from federal agencies 16‑13‑505
Forfeiture proceedings 16‑13‑506
Final order - disposition of property 16‑13‑507
Disposition of contraband article or property 16‑13‑508
Forfeitures 16‑13‑509
Evidentiary presumption 16‑13‑510
Money placed in account 16‑13‑511
Severability 16‑13‑601
Receipt of federally forfeited property 16‑13‑701
Reports related to seizures and forfeitures - legislative declaration - definitions 16‑13‑702
Disposition of forfeited property 16‑13‑901
Legislative declaration 16‑13‑902
Definitions 16‑13‑903
Sexually violent predator subject to community notification - determination - implementation 16‑13‑904
Sex offender management board - duties 16‑13‑905
Local law enforcement - duties - immunity 16‑13‑906
Division of criminal justice - technical assistance team 16‑13‑1001
Legislative declaration 16‑13‑1002
Resentencing hearing for persons serving life sentences without the possibility of parole as the result of a direct file or transfer
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 16-13-509’s source at colorado​.gov