Agencies as Parties in Actions

C.R.S. tit. 24, art. 3

in effect

C.R.S. § 24-3-101 Agency defined

24-3-101. Agency defined. As used in this article, the term "agency" means every agency in the executive branch of the state government which is required by the constitution or statutes of the state to exercise discretion or to perform judicial or quasi-judicial functions. As so qualified, the term "agency" includes, but is not limited to, boards, commissions, departments, divisions, offices, and officers.

C.R.S. § 24-3-102 Party in original action

24-3-102. Party in original action. (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided and subject to applicable provisions of the constitution, statutes, and rules of civil procedure of the state of Colorado, every agency is authorized: (a) To institute and appear as a party in original actions in the supreme court of the state of Colorado and the United States supreme court in all causes, matters, and proceedings involving the functions and duties of such agency where such courts have original jurisdiction; (b) To prosecute appeals in all cases, causes, matters, and proceedings in which such agency is a party in the courts of this state and its subdivisions, federal courts, and courts in other jurisdictions.

C.R.S. § 24-3-103 Provisions procedural and remedial

24-3-103. Provisions procedural and remedial. The provisions of this article shall be construed as procedural and remedial and shall not be construed as extending, conferring, or granting such agencies any substantive powers, duties, or functions, nor shall this article be construed as granting permission to sue the sovereign state of Colorado or any agency thereof.

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