# C.R.S. § 18-1-1002: 18-1-1002. Criminal contempt proceedings - notice to district attorney

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T18_A1_P10_S18-1-1002

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 18-1-1002
- **Heading:** 18-1-1002. Criminal contempt proceedings - notice to district attorney
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 18 / Article 1 / Part 10 / Section 18-1-1002

## Text

18-1-1002. Criminal contempt proceedings - notice to district attorney. Before a criminal contempt proceeding is heard before the court, notice of the proceedings shall be provided to the district attorney for the district of the court where the proceedings are to be heard and the district attorney for the district of the court where the alleged act of criminal contempt occurred. The district attorney for either district shall be allowed to appear and argue for the imposition of contempt sanctions.

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