EZRCP · Colorado · Chapter 1 - Scope of Rules, One Form of Action, Commencement of Action, Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders · C.R.C.P. 242.12

C.R.C.P. 242.12. — Rule of Limitation

Colorado · Chapter 1 - Scope of Rules, One Form of Action, Commencement of Action, Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders

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Rule text

Disciplinary sanctions or diversions may not be based on conduct reported more than five years after the date the conduct is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. But there is no rule of limitation where the allegations involve fraud, conversion, or conviction of a serious crime, or where the lawyer is alleged to have concealed the conduct.

Notes

Source: Entire rule added and adopted May 20, 2021, effective for cases filed with the Presiding Disciplinary Judge or the Supreme Court on or after July 1, 2021, and, as to all other matters covered by these rules, effective July 1, 2021.

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