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Colorado · Through Colorado Revised Statutes 2026

C.R.S. § 18-1.3-907: Defendant to be advised of rights.

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  1. Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE
  2. Article 1.3 - Sentencing in Criminal Cases
  3. Part 9 - SENTENCING OF SEX OFFENDERS

(1) Upon the commencement of proceedings, the court shall advise the defendant, orally and in writing, that:

(a) The defendant is to be examined in accordance with the provisions of section 18-1.3-908;

(b) The defendant has a right to counsel, and, if the defendant is indigent, counsel will be appointed to represent him or her;

(c) The defendant has a right to remain silent;

(d) An evidentiary hearing will be held pursuant to section 18-1.3-911, and the defendant and his or her counsel will be furnished with copies of all reports prepared for the court pursuant to sections 18-1.3-908 and 18-1.3-909 at least fourteen days prior to the evidentiary hearing.

(2) The written advisement of rights may be incorporated into the notice of commencement of proceedings.

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