Col. R. Mag. 2
These rules apply to all proceedings conducted by magistrates in district courts, county courts, small claims courts, Denver Juvenile Court and Denver Probate Court, as authorized by law, except for proceedings conducted by water referees, as defined in Title 37, Article 92, C.R.S., and proceedings conducted by masters governed by C.R.C.P. 53.
Col. R. Mag. 2
ANNOTATION When magistrates act in probate matters. The powers of magistrates and appellate review of their orders are governed, in the first instance, by these rules. When magistrates are acting in probate matters, their powers are additionally controlled by the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure. Estate of Jordan v. Estate of Jordan, 899 P.2d 350 (Colo. App. 1995). When magistrates act in juvenile matters. The procedural powers of a juvenile court after reviewing a juvenile magistrate's findings are governed by these rules and by relevant provisions of the Children's Code. People in Interest of R.A., 937 P.2d 731 (Colo. 1997).