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good cause standard in Colorado

18 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Colorado courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Nguyen v. Industrial Claim Appeals Officegreen
coloctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026See Nguyen, 174 P.3d at 849 ; see also Mohawk Data Scis.

2025Claim Appeals Off., 174 P.3d 847, 848-49 (Colo. App. 2007).

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In Re Estate of Beckergreen
coloctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See In re Estate of Becker, 32 P.3d 557, 568 (Colo.App. 2000) (one panel of the court of appeals is not obligated to follow precedent established by another).

2010See In re Estate of Becker, 32 P.3d 557, 563 (Colo.App. 2000) (one panel of the court of appeals is not obligated to follow precedent established by another).

22
In Re Interest of Bird Headgreen
neb · 1983 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See People in Interest of Bird Head, 213 Neb. 741 , 331 N.W.2d 785 (1983); In re Robert T., supra .

1994See People in Interest of Bird Head, 213 Neb. 741 , 331 N.W.2d 785 (1983); In re Robert T., supra .

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Grandote Golf & Country Club, LLC v. Town of La Vetagreen
coloctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See, e.g., Grandote Golf & Country Club, LLC v. Town of La Veta, 252 P.3d 1196, 1201 (Colo. App. 2011) (noting that the existence of a good cause exception suggests strict compliance in the absence of good cause).

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State v. Livasgreen
idahoctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Indeed, other courts, considering the phrase in the UMDDA or speedy trial context, have held only that it means "a substantial reason ... that rises to the level of a legal excuse." State v. Livas, 147 Idaho 547 , 211 P.3d 792, 794 (App.2009); see also State v. Rouse, 13 Neb.App. 90 , 688 N.W.2d 889, 890 (2004) ("Good cause means a substantial reason; one that affords a legal excuse."). €30 Because it is amorphous, "[wlhether or not [the good cause standard] has been satisfied is largely dependent upon the facts of each individual case" and its "determination is entrusted to the sound and cons

2013Indeed, other courts, considering the phrase in the UMDDA or speedy trial context, have held only that it means "a substantial reason ... that rises to the level of a legal excuse." State v. Livas, 147 Idaho 547 , 211 P.3d 792, 794 (App.2009); see also State v. Rouse, 13 Neb.App. 90 , 688 N.W.2d 889, 890 (2004) ("Good cause means a substantial reason; one that affords a legal excuse."). €30 Because it is amorphous, "[wlhether or not [the good cause standard] has been satisfied is largely dependent upon the facts of each individual case" and its "determination is entrusted to the sound and cons

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Laffey v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1913 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Laffey, 55 Colo. at 577 , 136 P. 1031 at 1032 ("The objections urged were of a character which, if properly interposed in apt time, entitled the defendant to have the defects in the proceedings corrected, but such defects were not jurisdictional in the sense that they could not be waived."); People v. Butler, 251 P.3d 519, 520 (Colo.App.2010) ("A valid, unconditional guilty plea waives all nonjurisdictional objections, including allegations that constitutional rights have been violated."). {19 In concluding that the good cause requirement is not jurisdictional, we rely upon Holmes v. Distr

2013See Laffey, 55 Colo. at 577 , 136 P. 1031 at 1032 ("The objections urged were of a character which, if properly interposed in apt time, entitled the defendant to have the defects in the proceedings corrected, but such defects were not jurisdictional in the sense that they could not be waived."); People v. Butler, 251 P.3d 519, 520 (Colo.App.2010) ("A valid, unconditional guilty plea waives all nonjurisdictional objections, including allegations that constitutional rights have been violated."). {19 In concluding that the good cause requirement is not jurisdictional, we rely upon Holmes v. Distr

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Angelo Colasante v. Wells Fargo Corp.green
ca8 · 2003 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Indeed, other courts, considering the phrase in the UMDDA or speedy trial context, have held only that it means "a substantial reason ... that rises to the level of a legal excuse." State v. Livas, 147 Idaho 547 , 211 P.3d 792, 794 (App.2009); see also State v. Rouse, 13 Neb.App. 90 , 688 N.W.2d 889, 890 (2004) ("Good cause means a substantial reason; one that affords a legal excuse."). €30 Because it is amorphous, "[wlhether or not [the good cause standard] has been satisfied is largely dependent upon the facts of each individual case" and its "determination is entrusted to the sound and cons

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People v. Butlergreen
coloctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Laffey, 55 Colo. at 577 , 136 P. 1031 at 1032 ("The objections urged were of a character which, if properly interposed in apt time, entitled the defendant to have the defects in the proceedings corrected, but such defects were not jurisdictional in the sense that they could not be waived."); People v. Butler, 251 P.3d 519, 520 (Colo.App.2010) ("A valid, unconditional guilty plea waives all nonjurisdictional objections, including allegations that constitutional rights have been violated."). {19 In concluding that the good cause requirement is not jurisdictional, we rely upon Holmes v. Distr

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State v. Rousegreen
nebctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Indeed, other courts, considering the phrase in the UMDDA or speedy trial context, have held only that it means "a substantial reason ... that rises to the level of a legal excuse." State v. Livas, 147 Idaho 547 , 211 P.3d 792, 794 (App.2009); see also State v. Rouse, 13 Neb.App. 90 , 688 N.W.2d 889, 890 (2004) ("Good cause means a substantial reason; one that affords a legal excuse."). €30 Because it is amorphous, "[wlhether or not [the good cause standard] has been satisfied is largely dependent upon the facts of each individual case" and its "determination is entrusted to the sound and cons

2013Indeed, other courts, considering the phrase in the UMDDA or speedy trial context, have held only that it means "a substantial reason ... that rises to the level of a legal excuse." State v. Livas, 147 Idaho 547 , 211 P.3d 792, 794 (App.2009); see also State v. Rouse, 13 Neb.App. 90 , 688 N.W.2d 889, 890 (2004) ("Good cause means a substantial reason; one that affords a legal excuse."). €30 Because it is amorphous, "[wlhether or not [the good cause standard] has been satisfied is largely dependent upon the facts of each individual case" and its "determination is entrusted to the sound and cons

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People v. Grantgreen
coloctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Indeed, other courts, considering the phrase in the UMDDA or speedy trial context, have held only that it means "a substantial reason ... that rises to the level of a legal excuse." State v. Livas, 147 Idaho 547 , 211 P.3d 792, 794 (App.2009); see also State v. Rouse, 13 Neb.App. 90 , 688 N.W.2d 889, 890 (2004) ("Good cause means a substantial reason; one that affords a legal excuse."). €30 Because it is amorphous, "[wlhether or not [the good cause standard] has been satisfied is largely dependent upon the facts of each individual case" and its "determination is entrusted to the sound and cons

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Riley v. Peoplegreen
colo · 2004 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007We reaffirmed the existence of a good cause exception to dismissal of charges in Riley , but found it to be inapplicable in that case because the prosecution did not present any evidence of extraordinary circumstances that prevented the usual service provider of such blood draws from administering the test within the required two hour period. 104 P.3d at 219, 222 .

2007Gillett, 629 P.2d at 618 n. 9; Riley, 104 P.3d at 222 .

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Sands v. Industrial Claim Appeals Officegreen
coloctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See Sands v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office, supra. Therefore, the order of the Panel is set aside, and the cause is remanded to it with directions to remand the cause to the Division of Employment and Training for a hearing officer to conduct a good cause hearing pursuant to Regulation 11.2.9.

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Cardiel v. Brittiangreen
colo · 1992 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See, e.g., Cardiel v. Brittian, 833 P.2d 748 (Colo.1992); Cordova v. People, 817 P.2d 66 (Colo.1991).

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Henderson v. Industrial Commissiongreen
coloctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See Henderson v. Industrial Commission, 35 Colo.App. 124 , 529 P.2d 651 (1974).

1985See Henderson v. Industrial Commission, 35 Colo.App. 124 , 529 P.2d 651 (1974).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Roberts green
coloctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2024The Hines division explained that, “[f]or that reason, whether the good cause standard has been satisfied depends on the facts of each case and is an inquiry left to the district court’s discretion.” Id. ¶ 25 But the Hines division did not hold that the court’s discretion is unbounded.

12024–2024
United States v. Gabriel Jiminez-Antunez green
ca11 · 2016
2 sentences

2017Id. ¶23 The Jimenez-Antunez court held instead that “[a] defendant exercises the right to counsel of choice when he moves to dismiss retained .counsel, regardless of the type of counsel he wishes to, engage afterward.” Id. at 1271 .

2017Id. ¶23 The Jimenez-Antunez court held instead that “[a] defendant exercises the right to counsel of choice when he moves to dismiss retained .counsel, regardless of the type of counsel he wishes to, engage afterward.” Id. at 1271 .

12017–2017
People v. Valadez green
coloctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2016And “[u]sually the word ‘may” denotes a grant of discretion and is interpreted as permissive.” People v. Valadez, 2016 COA 62, ¶ 17 . ¶ 27 Thus, this subsection could be read as creating unbridled discretion to enforce an arbitration agreement, despite its deficiencies.

12016–2016
People v. Williams green
coloctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2013People v. Williams, 2012 COA 165, ¶ 13 , 297 P.3d 1011 . 1 32 In reviewing the good cause issue, we can apply principles derived from statutory speedy trial cases, unless the statutory speedy trial provisions of section 18-1-405, C.R.S.2012 conflict with those in the UMD-DA.

2013People v. Williams, 2012 COA 165, ¶ 13 , 297 P.3d 1011 . 1 32 In reviewing the good cause issue, we can apply principles derived from statutory speedy trial cases, unless the statutory speedy trial provisions of section 18-1-405, C.R.S.2012 conflict with those in the UMD-DA.

12013–2013
Borg v. District Court of the Second Judicial District, for the City & County of Denver green
colo · 1984
1 sentence

2013See Laffey, 55 Colo. at 577 , 136 P. 1031 at 1032 ("The objections urged were of a character which, if properly interposed in apt time, entitled the defendant to have the defects in the proceedings corrected, but such defects were not jurisdictional in the sense that they could not be waived."); People v. Butler, 251 P.3d 519, 520 (Colo.App.2010) ("A valid, unconditional guilty plea waives all nonjurisdictional objections, including allegations that constitutional rights have been violated."). {19 In concluding that the good cause requirement is not jurisdictional, we rely upon Holmes v. Distr

12013–2013
Holmes v. District Court of Summit County green
colo · 1983
1 sentence

2013See Laffey, 55 Colo. at 577 , 136 P. 1031 at 1032 ("The objections urged were of a character which, if properly interposed in apt time, entitled the defendant to have the defects in the proceedings corrected, but such defects were not jurisdictional in the sense that they could not be waived."); People v. Butler, 251 P.3d 519, 520 (Colo.App.2010) ("A valid, unconditional guilty plea waives all nonjurisdictional objections, including allegations that constitutional rights have been violated."). {19 In concluding that the good cause requirement is not jurisdictional, we rely upon Holmes v. Distr

12013–2013
People v. Gillett green
colo · 1981
2 sentences

2007Such exceptional circumstances “might include those circumstances which, for reasons beyond the control of the enforcement authority, preclude the timely withdrawal and testing of blood by a quali fied person and in accordance 'with the rules and regulations of the state board of health.” Id. at 618 n. 9.

2007Gillett, 629 P.2d at 618 n. 9; Riley, 104 P.3d at 222 .

12007–2007
Watso v. Colorado Department of Social Services green
colo · 1992
1 sentence

2002The good cause standard "requires objective evaluation of different interests in varied factual contexts, and its application is subject to judicial review." Watso v. Colorado Dep't of Social Services, supra, 841 P.2d at 311 .

12002–2002
Cordova v. People green
colo · 1991
1 sentence

1992See, e.g., Cardiel v. Brittian, 833 P.2d 748 (Colo.1992); Cordova v. People, 817 P.2d 66 (Colo.1991).

11992–1992
Seattle Times Co. v. Rhinehart green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1987We issued a rule to show cause and now make the rule absolute in part, and remand to the trial court with directions to conduct a further hearing to determine whether a protective order should be entered under the good cause standard set forth in C.R.C.P. 26(c) and in light of Seattle Times Co. v. Rhinehart, 467 U.S. 20 , 104 S.Ct. 2199 , 81 L.Ed.2d 17 (1984). 1 I.

1987We issued a rule to show cause and now make the rule absolute in part, and remand to the trial court with directions to conduct a further hearing to determine whether a protective order should be entered under the good cause standard set forth in C.R.C.P. 26(c) and in light of Seattle Times Co. v. Rhinehart, 467 U.S. 20 , 104 S.Ct. 2199 , 81 L.Ed.2d 17 (1984). 1 I.

11987–1987
Ellis v. DISTRICT COURT IN & FOR NINETEENTH JUD. DIST. green
colo · 1975
2 sentences

1979Counsel also relied on defendant’s statement to him on March 16 that he had “some mental problems.” The trial court ruled that these grounds were insufficient to meet the good cause requirement for a change of plea set forth in § 16-8-103(1), C.R.S.1973, and Crim.P. 11(e)(1), and as defined in Ellis v. District Court, 189 Colo. 123 , 538 P.2d 107 (1975).

1979Counsel also relied on defendant’s statement to him on March 16 that he had “some mental problems.” The trial court ruled that these grounds were insufficient to meet the good cause requirement for a change of plea set forth in § 16-8-103(1), C.R.S.1973, and Crim.P. 11(e)(1), and as defined in Ellis v. District Court, 189 Colo. 123 , 538 P.2d 107 (1975).

11979–1979

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 25u.s.c.1911 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 141 (1937–2026) TX 118 (1945–2026) VA 74 (1941–2026) NJ 66 (1981–2026) AL 55 (1906–2026) PA 55 (1805–2026) IA 48 (1975–2026) MI 46 (1904–2026) NY 41 (1823–2025) ME 38 (1824–2023) CT 37 (1986–2026) MO 37 (1881–2019) FL 32 (1972–2025) MA 31 (1993–2025) NV 28 (1979–2025) KS 26 (1899–2026) IL 24 (1853–2024) WA 24 (1975–2025) MD 23 (1941–2025) ID 20 (1998–2025) UT 19 (1979–2025) CO 18 (1979–2026) DC 15 (1977–2026) LA 14 (2001–2024) MT 13 (1986–2023) OH 13 (1996–2024) NM 12 (1991–2024) IN 12 (1837–2013) AK 12 (1987–2025) OR 12 (1997–2024) AZ 11 (1965–2024) DE 11 (2014–2026) VT 10 (1831–2026) WI 10 (1982–2025) NC 9 (1953–2022) WV 9 (1980–2023) SC 7 (1986–2026) NE 6 (1981–2026) HI 5 (1982–2021) MS 5 (1872–2003) ND 4 (2007–2020) RI 4 (1995–2011) GA 4 (1918–1970) MN 3 (2003–2015) TN 3 (2014–2026) SD 3 (1997–2010) NH 3 (1808–2022) OK 2 (2003–2009) WY 2 (1991–2011) AR 2 (1933–1995) KY 2 (2016–2018)

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