Article VI. Judicial Department

Article VI, Section 2. Appellate jurisdiction

Constitution of the State of Colorado

Official text

(1) The supreme court, except as otherwise provided in this constitution, shall have appellate jurisdiction only, which shall be coextensive with the state, and shall have a general superintending control over all inferior courts, under such regulations and limitations as may be prescribed by law.

(2) Appellate review by the supreme court of every final judgment of the district courts, the probate court of the city and county of Denver, and the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver shall be allowed, and the supreme court shall have such other appellate review as may be provided by law. There shall be no appellate review by the district court of any final judgment of the probate court of the city and county of Denver or of the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver.

Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, effective January 12, 1965, see L. 63, p. 1049.

Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)

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