Source Ledger: What We Verified and How
This page documents every primary source used on this independent resource, with exact URLs, publishers, edition dates, and the verification method. We separate the official 2024 Colorado statute from current municipal pages and note where we used a reader proxy for a judicial page. No professional legal review was performed; corrections are welcome by email.
Primary Source Table
All URLs were retrieved and verified on . The 2024 statute is the official uncertified printout; municipal pages are current as of that date but may be updated. The linked judicial page supplies its own current procedural information.
| Source | Publisher | Edition / Date Precision | URL | Verification Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 13, § 13-21-124 — Civil actions against dog owners | Office of Legislative Legal Services, Colorado General Assembly | 2024 edition (official uncertified printout) | content.leg.colorado.gov/…/crs2024-title-13.pdf | Downloaded official PDF; extracted pages 326–327 text directly. No inference. |
| City and County of Denver — Animal Bites | City and County of Denver | Current municipal resource page (retrieved 2026-10-25) | denvergov.org/…/Animal-Bites | Read live official page via webfetch. |
| City and County of Denver — Reporting an Animal Bite (Animal Bite Form) | City and County of Denver | Current municipal resource page (retrieved 2026-10-25) | denvergov.org/…/Animal-Bite-Form | Official reporting form; confirm current reporting instructions on the linked city page. |
| City and County of Denver — Understanding Denver's Animal Laws: Dangerous Animal Ordinances (official PDF) | City and County of Denver / Denver Animal Protection | Current municipal PDF (retrieved 2026-10-25) | denvergov.org/content/dam/…/DangerousAnimalOrdinance-final.pdf | Downloaded official PDF and extracted text. |
| Colorado Judicial Branch — Courts / Self-Help | Colorado Judicial Branch | Current judicial resource page (retrieved 2026-10-25) | courts.state.co.us/Self_Help/index.cfm | Official judicial page consulted on the retrieval date. |
What Was Verified
We verified the exact text of the 2024 Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-21-124 by downloading the official PDF from the Office of Legislative Legal Services and extracting the relevant pages. We also read the current Denver municipal pages on animal bites and dangerous animal ordinances, and the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help page (via proxy). All URLs were confirmed live on the retrieval date.
What Was Not Verified
We did not verify a current edition of the Colorado Revised Statutes beyond the 2024 printout. Later amendments or current application of the statute must be checked against the most recent official source before relying on it. We also did not verify any case outcomes, lawyer credentials, or professional reviews—this site is an independent resource, not a law firm, and does not provide individual legal advice.
Professional Review Not Performed
No attorney or legal professional has reviewed the content on this site. The information is drawn directly from the sources listed above and is provided for general educational purposes only. Deadlines and case values are fact-sensitive; always consult a qualified attorney for your specific situation.
Correction Process
If you believe any source link, quote, or claim is inaccurate or outdated, please email Guerin@novcog.com. We will review the correction against the primary source and update the page promptly. We do not claim that all law is current as of 2026; we only report what we verified on the retrieval date.
