Definitions

COL 6/21/2023 CH. 4 PARENT AND CHILD When used in this Article, unless the text otherwise requires:

(a)The words and terms court, child, division, legal custody, guardianship of the person, guardian ad litem, parent, parent-child relationship, residual parental rights and responsibilities and protective supervision shall have the same meaning as in Article 2 of this Chapter.

(b)Neglected used with respect to a child refers to a situation in which the child lacks proper parental care necessary for his health, morals and well-being.

(c)Parties includes the child and the petitioners.