Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes — Title 42, Vehicles and Traffic
C.R.S. Title 42 § 42-4-1707: Should the defendant charged with an offense other than a traffic infraction accept service of the penalty assessment notice but fail to post the prescribed penalty and surcharge thereon within twenty days thereafter, the notice shall be construed to be a summons and complaint unless payment for suc
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This statute establishes procedures for defendants to pay penalties and surcharges within twenty days after receiving a penalty assessment notice, or face conversion to a summons and court appearance.
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