Appealing Parenting Time Order

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In Colorado, evidence must be disclosed during discovery, and both parties should receive identical copies. Last-minute evidence submissions can be objected to at the hearing. Relevant rules include Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure (Rule 26, Rule 37), Colorado Rules of Evidence (Rule 401, Rule 403, Rule 901), and Colorado Rules for Magistrates (C.R.M. Rule 6, Rule 7). Case law such as Trimble v. City and County of Denver and People v. District Court may provide additional guidance.

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I'm appealing a motion to Restrict parenting time order based on lack of due process by the petitioner.

Hi ****! To better understand your situation, could you provide more details about the specific due process violations you believe occurred during the initial motion to restrict parenting time?

Yes, the key evidence for the accusation of drug use was photographic evidence from years ago but only submitted to the court at the time of the hearing, not in discovery and not even on the evidence list. She also gave the Respondent (me) a dark and unrecognizable copy to which I didn't object because there was nothing to see in the pictures, and she submitted to the court a clear and colorized copy... To which I would've objected.

It sounds like there were procedural issues with how evidence was handled in your case. In Colorado, the rules of civil procedure require that evidence be disclosed properly.
Here are some key points:
- Evidence must be disclosed during discovery.
- Both parties should receive the same copies of evidence.
- Any last-minute evidence submissions can be objected to at the hearing.
Would you like to discuss connecting with a local lawyer who can provide more detailed assistance on your appeal?

No, I'm pro se.

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It seems like you have some strong points regarding procedural violations. Here's a quick recap:
- Evidence must be disclosed during discovery.
- Both parties should receive identical copies of evidence.
- Last-minute evidence submissions can be objected to at the hearing.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?

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It seems like you have a strong understanding of the procedural missteps that have occurred in your case. Since you are proceeding pro se, I recommend carefully documenting all the procedural violations and preparing a detailed argument for your appeal.
If you need any specific legal information or have further questions about the process, feel free to ask!

Yes, can you give me a relevent caselaw and references in the rules of civil Procedure, rules of evidence and rules for magistrates

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Sure, here are some relevant references that might help you with your appeal:

Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure:
- Rule *: Disclosure and Discovery
- Rule *: Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions

Colorado Rules of Evidence:
- Rule *: Definition of "Relevant Evidence"
- Rule *: Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time
- Rule *: Requirement of Authentication or Identification

Colorado Rules for Magistrates:
- Colorado Rules for Magistrates (C.R.M.) Rule *: Scope of Magistrate Powers
- C.R.M. Rule *: Magistrate Hearings and Orders
For case law, you may want to look into:
- Trimble v. City and County of Denver, * P.2d * (Colo. *) - deals with the exclusion of evidence not properly disclosed.
- People v. District Court, * P.2d * (Colo. *) - addresses issues related to due process and fair trial requirements.
I hope this helps! If you have any more questions or need further information, feel free to ask.

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