Article 13
Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

Sections

14‑13‑101
Short title
14‑13‑102
Definitions
14‑13‑103
Proceedings governed by other law
14‑13‑104
International application of article
14‑13‑105
Effect of child-custody determination
14‑13‑106
Priority
14‑13‑108
Notice to persons outside state
14‑13‑109
Appearance and limited immunity
14‑13‑110
Communication between courts
14‑13‑111
Taking testimony in another state
14‑13‑112
Cooperation between courts - preservation of records
14‑13‑201
Initial child-custody jurisdiction
14‑13‑202
Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
14‑13‑203
Jurisdiction to modify determination
14‑13‑204
Temporary emergency jurisdiction
14‑13‑205
Notice - opportunity to be heard - joinder
14‑13‑206
Simultaneous proceedings
14‑13‑207
Inconvenient forum
14‑13‑208
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
14‑13‑209
Information to be submitted to court
14‑13‑210
Appearance of parties and child
14‑13‑301
Definitions
14‑13‑302
Enforcement under Hague Convention
14‑13‑303
Duty to enforce
14‑13‑304
Temporary visitation or parenting time
14‑13‑305
Registration of child-custody determination
14‑13‑306
Enforcement of registered determination
14‑13‑307
Simultaneous proceedings
14‑13‑308
Expedited enforcement of child-custody determination
14‑13‑309
Service of petition and order
14‑13‑310
Hearing and order
14‑13‑311
Warrant to take physical custody of child
14‑13‑312
Costs, fees, and expenses
14‑13‑313
Recognition and enforcement
14‑13‑314
Appeals
14‑13‑401
Application and construction
14‑13‑402
Severability clause
14‑13‑403
Transitional provision

Current through Fall 2025

Art. 13. Unif. Child-custody Jurisdiction & Enforcement Act's source at colorado​.gov