This attorney says that a Preliminary Hearing in Colorado must be held within 30 days of the initial court appearance.
I guess that the Defense must have waived the 30 days.
And if there is conflicting testimony at the Preliminary Hearing, the judge must accept the Prosecution's version.
This attorney also says that hearsay is admissible at a Preliminary Hearing in Colorado.
The article is written from the Defense Attorney perspective (30 years experience), so it's kinda interesting to read a bit about the tactics that may be employed .. as well as what tactics they should avoid.
The judge sets the preliminary hearing date at the initial appearance or arraignment – this must be set within 30 days unless the time “30” rule is waived by the defendant.
Failure to hold a timely preliminary hearing results in release of the defendant, but not in dismissal of the charges. If the defendant wants more time to prepare, waiving the 30 day rule will make sense.
If testimony conflicts or the magistrate can draw any of several inferences, the magistrate must accept the prosecution’s version.
The Rules of Evidence Apply But Are Loosened – Hearsay Is Admissible
...... however Colorado requires that some non-hearsay evidence be produced.
Understanding The Right to a Colorado Preliminary Hearing