People in Interest of RA

In this interlocutory appeal, the prosecution seeks review of an order by the District Court of El Paso County affirming a juvenile magistrate’s order suppressing statements and evidence found in the home of R.A., a juvenile. The magistrate, relying on section 19-2-210(1), 8B C.R.S. (1996 Supp.), 1 ordered the suppression of all evidence obtained in R.A.’s home because R.A.’s mother was not present. The prosecution petitioned for review of the magistrate’s order pursuant to section 19-1-108(5), 8B C.R.S. (1996 Supp.), and the juvenile court affirmed. 2 We determine that the magistrate made…