Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 6. Equality of justice
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
Courts of justice shall be open to every person, and a speedy remedy afforded for every injury to person, property or character; and right and justice should be administered without sale, denial or delay.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 29.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
Courts must be open to every person. Every injury to person, property or character deserves a speedy remedy, and justice must be given without sale, denial or delay.
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