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Clifford Hall Deputy State Controller 1525 Sherman Street, 7th Flr. Denver, Colorado 80203

Dear Mr. Hall:

I write in response to your request for an Attorney General's opinion regarding the payment of expenses of an incumbent who successfully challenges a petition to recall him.

QUESTIONS PRESENTED AND CONCLUSIONS

a. Is an incumbent who successfully challenges a recall petition entitled to payment of the expenses which he incurred even though an election is not held?

No.

b. Are the time frames which are set forth section 31-4-504.5(3), C.R.S. (1986) jurisdictional?

Yes, with respect to the time…