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 III of this constitution.

Section 2.Appellate jurisdiction. (1) The supreme court, except as otherwise provided in this constitution, shall have appellate jurisdiction only, which shall be coextensive with the state, and shall have a general superintending control over all inferior courts, under such regulations and limitations as may be prescribed by law.

(2) Appellate review by the supreme court of every final judgment of the district courts, the probate court of the city and county of Denver, and the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver shall be allowed, and the supreme court shall have such other appellate review as may be provided by law. There shall be no appellate review by the district court of any final judgment of the probate court of the city and county of Denver or of the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver.

Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, effective January 12, 1965, see L. 63, p. 1049.

Editor's note: This section is similar to § 2 as it existed prior to 1961.

Cross references: For supreme court review of judgments by the court of appeals, see § 13-4-108; for determination of jurisdiction, see § 13-4-110; for procedure for review in the supreme court on writ of certiorari, see C.A.R. 49 to 57.

Section 3.Original jurisdiction - opinions. The supreme court shall have power to issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, injunction, and such other original and remedial writs as may be provided by rule of court with authority to hear and determine the same; and each judge of the supreme court shall have like power and authority as to writs of habeas corpus. The supreme court shall give its opinion upon important questions upon solemn occasions when required by the governor, the senate, or the house of representatives; and all such opinions shall be published in connection with the reported decision of said court.

Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, effective January 12, 1965, see L. 63, p. 1049.

Editor's note: (1) This section is similar to § 3 as it existed prior to 1961.

(2) For amendments to that section prior to 1961, see L. 1885, p. 145.

Cross references: For procedure in original actions in the supreme court, see C.A.R. 21.; for writs of habeas corpus, see article 45 of title 13; for certification of questions of law to the supreme court, see C.A.R. 21.1.

Section 4.Terms. At least two terms of the supreme court shall be held each year, at the seat of government.

Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, effective January 12, 1965, see L. 63, p. 1049. Colorado Revised Statutes 2020