R.W. and H.W. v. The People of the State of Colorado, In the Interest of Minor Child E.W.

22 CO 51

R.W. and H.W., Petitioners

v.

The People of the State of Colorado, Respondent

In the Interest of Minor Child E.W.

No. 22SC86

Supreme Court of Colorado, En Banc

November 7, 2022

ADVANCE SHEET HEADNOTE

E. W., a minor, lived in Colorado with her parents when she was adjudicated dependent and neglected pursuant to the Children's Code, § 19-3-102, C.R.S. (2022). At the time, Colorado was E.W.'s home state and the juvenile court had initial jurisdiction over the matter under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act ("UCCJEA"), § 14-13-201, C.R.S. (2022). E.W. was then placed in an…