Defendant to be advised of rights
C.R.S. § 18-1.3-907
in effect18-1.3-907. Defendant to be advised of rights. (1) Upon the commencement of proceedings, the court shall advise the defendant, orally and in writing, that:
(a) The defendant is to be examined in accordance with the provisions of section 18-1.3-908;
(b) The defendant has a right to counsel, and, if the defendant is indigent, counsel will be appointed to represent him or her;
(c) The defendant has a right to remain silent;
(d) An evidentiary hearing will be held pursuant to section 18-1.3-911, and the defendant and his or her counsel will be furnished with copies of all reports prepared for the court pursuant to sections 18-1.3-908 and 18-1.3-909 at least fourteen days prior to the evidentiary hearing.
(2) The written advisement of rights may be incorporated into the notice of commencement of proceedings.
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