Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is calling on state courts to halt eviction proceedings because of the COVID-19 crisis.
“In this emergency, evicting any Coloradan from their home would exacerbate the public health and economic crisis we are fighting together. I applaud Gov. Polis in leading state agencies and local governments in an effort to stop evictions during this crisis,” Weiser said in a news release issued Sunday.
Weiser commended state courts that have already suspended or postponed eviction proceedings and are not accepting new eviction applications during this crisis. He also praised Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Coats for granting local judges the authority to make that determination.
“So far, courts in Denver, Mesa County, Weld County, and Boulder County, among others, have taken this important step. I urge all Colorado courts to join in recognizing the urgent need to pause all eviction orders during this emergency. Nobody should be without their home as we all grapple with this crisis.”
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