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Commonwealth v. Northcreek - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Commonwealth v. Northcreek, docket number 25CA0035. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the trial court's order regarding attorney fees and costs.

People v. Parks - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of postconviction relief for Timothy Scott Parks. The decision addresses the application of the U.S. Supreme Court's Erlinger v. United States ruling to state habitual criminal statutes, specifically regarding the right to a jury trial for habitual criminal counts.

People v. Warmker - Colorado Court of Appeals Affirmation

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Gary Lynn Warmker for sexual assault on a child. The court also remanded the case to correct the mittimus to accurately reflect the jury's verdict. The decision was announced on February 26, 2026.

People in Interest of ND - Involuntary Medication Administration

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court order authorizing the involuntary administration of medications to an individual committed to a mental health hospital. The court found sufficient evidence supported the necessity of treatment to prevent significant and likely long-term deterioration.

Abrams v. Khattak - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Abrams & Associates, LLC. The case involved a dispute over legal fees owed under a contract, with the plaintiff arguing the contract was unenforceable due to the dissolution of a predecessor entity. The court found the claim for breach of contract valid.

Colorado Court of Appeals Reverses SMG Dependency Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a dependency and neglect case concerning a child identified as S.M.G. The appellate court found that the juvenile court erred in admitting certain exhibits, leading to the reversal of the adjudication and dispositional order. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Child Dependency and Neglect

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment revoking a mother's deferred adjudication and adjudicating her child dependent and neglected. The court found the mother had not fully complied with her treatment plan, which included substance abuse treatment and mental health services.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Parental Rights Termination

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment terminating the parent-child legal relationship between a mother and her child. The mother appealed, citing due process concerns regarding undisclosed information about a prior non-court-involved case. The court found no error in the proceedings.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Dependency and Neglect

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment adjudicating children dependent and neglected. The father appealed, arguing non-compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act, but the court found no reversible error. The case involved allegations of substance abuse and domestic violence.

People v. Baca - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order denying Pedro Baca's petition for postconviction relief. The court found that Baca was not entitled to a hearing on his claims related to his conviction for sexual assault on a child.