When a juvenile is arrested in Colorado, the child may be released to a parent or responsible adult, referred for detention screening, or held for a prompt detention hearing. If the child remains in custody, the hearing generally must occur within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The district attorney then decides whether to file a delinquency petition, offer diversion, or decline to prosecute formally. Decisions made during
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In most states across the country, texting while driving is a crime – although how serious of a crime that may be varies significantly. However, it has not been until know discussed whether there was any liability for a person who is texting the driver. A New Jersey state appeals court has held that one who texts a driver could be liable if that driver than causes an automobile accident.
