# C.R.S. § 19-3-306: 19-3-306. Evidence of abuse - color photographs and X rays

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A3_P3_S19-3-306

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 19-3-306
- **Heading:** 19-3-306. Evidence of abuse - color photographs and X rays
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 19 / Article 3 / Part 3 / Section 19-3-306

## Text

19-3-306. Evidence of abuse - color photographs and X rays. (1) Any child health associate, person licensed to practice medicine in this state, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, hospital personnel engaged in the admission, examination, care, or treatment of patients, medical examiner, coroner, social worker, psychologist, or local law enforcement officer who has before him a child he reasonably believes has been abused or neglected may take or cause to be taken color photographs of the areas of trauma visible on the child. If medically indicated, such person may take or cause to be taken X rays of the child.

(2) Copies or duplicate originals of any color photographs which show evidence of child abuse shall be immediately forwarded to the county department or to the local law enforcement agency. Original photographs shall be made available upon the request of such department or agency. X rays which show evidence of child abuse or copies of the X-ray report, or both, shall be made available upon request to the county department or the local law enforcement agency. Any person who forwards original photographs or X rays pursuant to this section shall maintain copies or duplicate originals thereof.

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