C.R.S. Section 19-5.5-204
Authority and responsibility of a county department of human or social services

(1)

If a county department receives a report that a person has transferred or intends to transfer custody of a child in violation of section 19-5.5-203 (1), the county department may conduct an assessment, and, as provided by other laws of this state, take appropriate action to protect the welfare of the child.

(2)

If a county conducts an assessment for a child adopted or placed through an intercountry adoption, and determines that a person has transferred or intends to transfer custody of a child in violation of section 19-5.5-203, the county department shall forward the assessment to the state department. Upon receiving the assessment, the state department shall:

(a)

Prepare a report on the welfare and plan for permanent placement of the child; and

(b)

Provide a copy of the report to the United States department of state, bureau of consular affairs, office of children’s issues.

(3)

This article 5.5 does not prevent a county department from taking appropriate action under other law of this state.

Source: Section 19-5.5-204 — Authority and responsibility of a county department of human or social services, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-19.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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Current through Fall 2024

§ 19-5.5-204’s source at colorado​.gov