HB 22-1113

House Bill 22-1113, which has been signed into law, focuses on improving the child welfare system in Colorado by setting up a workgroup that monitors and studies changes made to appeals processes for dependency and neglect cases. The bill requires district courts to provide written orders within 35 days after a hearing, ensuring quicker responses for families involved in these cases. This affects children and families dealing with dependency and neglect issues, as it aims to streamline the legal process and provide clearer guidance from the court. Since the bill has been signed, its provisions are now in effect, meaning that courts must adhere to the new timelines and reporting requirements outlined in the legislation.

Official Summary

A child welfare appeals workgroup was established in the state judicial department that made recommendations for changes in 2021. The act requires the child welfare appeals workgroup to monitor those changes, study changes to the child welfare appeals system, and submit reports in January 2023 and July 2024. The act requires the district court to make written orders within 35 days after a hearing. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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