C.R.S. Section 19-4-113
Evidence relating to paternity


(1)

Evidence relating to paternity may include:

(a)

Evidence of sexual intercourse between the mother and alleged father at any possible time of conception;

(b)

An expert’s opinion concerning the statistical probability of the alleged father’s paternity based upon the duration of the mother’s pregnancy;

(c)

Genetic test results, weighted in accordance with evidence, if available, of the statistical probability of the alleged father’s paternity;

(d)

Medical or anthropological evidence relating to the alleged father’s paternity of the child based on tests performed by experts. If a man has been identified as a possible father of the child, the court may, and upon request of a party shall, require the child, the mother, and the man to submit to appropriate tests; and

(e)

All other evidence relevant to the issue of paternity of the child.

(2)

In any action brought pursuant to article 13 or 13.5 of title 26, C.R.S., the parties shall be required to use the laboratory designated by the delegate child support enforcement unit for genetic tests or other tests of inherited characteristics. Any subsequent test or other tests shall be determined by the court as provided in section 13-25-126, C.R.S.

Source: Section 19-4-113 — Evidence relating to paternity, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-19.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

19‑4‑101
Short title
19‑4‑102
Parent and child relationship defined
19‑4‑102.5
Terms defined
19‑4‑103
Relationship not dependent on marriage
19‑4‑104
How parent and child relationship established
19‑4‑105
Presumption of paternity
19‑4‑105.5
Commencement of proceedings - summons - automatic temporary injunction - enforcement
19‑4‑105.6
Amendment of proceedings - adding children
19‑4‑106
Assisted reproductive procedures
19‑4‑107
Determination of father and child relationship - who may bring action - when action may be brought
19‑4‑107.3
When determination of parentage is final - modifications - exceptions
19‑4‑107.5
Required notice of prior civil protection orders to prevent domestic abuse - determination of parent and child relationship
19‑4‑108
Statute of limitations
19‑4‑109
Jurisdiction - venue
19‑4‑110
Parties
19‑4‑111
Pretrial proceedings
19‑4‑112
Genetic or other tests - administrative subpoena to compel genetic testing
19‑4‑113
Evidence relating to paternity
19‑4‑114
Pretrial recommendations - temporary orders
19‑4‑115
Civil action
19‑4‑116
Judgment or order - birth-related costs - evidence
19‑4‑117
Costs
19‑4‑118
Enforcement of judgment or order
19‑4‑119
Modification of judgment or order
19‑4‑120
Represented by counsel
19‑4‑122
Action to declare mother and child relationship
19‑4‑123
Promise to render support
19‑4‑124
Birth records
19‑4‑125
“Father” defined
19‑4‑126
Uniformity of application and construction
19‑4‑127
Severability
19‑4‑128
Right to trial to court
19‑4‑129
Child support - guidelines - schedule of basic support obligations
19‑4‑130
Temporary orders for allocation of parental responsibilities
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 19-4-113’s source at colorado​.gov