Colorado Code § 31-25-704

Hearing and decree. On the day set for hearing of the petition or on any
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
subsequent day to which the hearing of the cause is continued, the proofs and allegations of the
parties shall be presented to the court. If the court determines that the owner has failed and
neglected for a period of five years next prior to the filing of said petition to comply with the
ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the maintenance and care of said burial space, a
decree shall be entered accordingly forfeiting, terminating, or foreclosing the right, title, and
interest of such owner in and to said burial space, subject to the provisions of this part 7. The
decree shall fix a reasonable attorney fee for and recite the costs of said proceeding and shall
further provide that title to said burial space shall be vested in the municipality, which
municipality shall have the right to resell said burial space and to use the proceeds derived from
such sale in the manner and for the purposes provided by law or ordinance for funds derived
from sale of burial lots or spaces.

‹ Prev All Colorado sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.