Young v. C.A.H.

I. Introduction

We granted certiorari to consider the limits of the probate court’s jurisdiction with regard to the guardianship of minors and its consideration of their best interests.1 J.C.T., a now ten-year-old boy, is at the heart of this conflict. Since before his first birthday, J.C.T. has been under the supervision of the Denver probate court. Based on a challenge by Respondent C.A.H. (“Guardian 1”), a former guardian of J.C.T., the court of appeals in In re J.C.T., 155 P.3d 452 (Colo.Ápp.2006), held that the probate court exceeded its subject matter jurisdiction during proceedings…