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Colorado celebrates formation of its first new judicial district in over six decades
The Colorado Judicial Department marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the 23rd Judicial District at a ceremony held in Castle Rock. -
Second Judicial District seeks new district judge following Judge Antoun's passing
The Second Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to convene on June 21, 2024, at the Denver City and County building to interview and select nominees for a district judge position in Denver County. -
Jeff Lindsey steps in as acting DA after Linda Stanley's disbarment
Jeff Lindsey has been appointed as the Acting District Attorney for Colorado's 11th Judicial District following the disbarment of Linda Stanley. -
Weld County hosts third Warrant Clearance Day on October 4
The 19th Judicial District, in partnership with Greeley Municipal Court, is organizing its third Warrant Clearance Day. -
Colorado Judicial Branch appoints Liz Lembo as new executive director of COLAP
The Colorado Judicial Branch has announced the appointment of Elizabeth "Liz" Lembo as the new Executive Director of the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP). -
Judicial commission nominates three candidates for district court judgeship
The Eighteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission has put forward three candidates for a district court judgeship following the retirement of Judge Gary Kramer. -
Tarryn Johnson named chief judge of Colorado's 15th Judicial District
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Tarryn Johnson as Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District, which includes Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Prowers counties. -
Three finalists nominated for Mesa County court judgeship
The Twenty-first Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected three finalists for a Mesa County court judgeship. -
Monica Márquez sworn in as first Latina chief justice of Colorado
Supreme Court Justice Monica M. Márquez was sworn in as Colorado’s new chief justice on July 26, 2024. -
Colorado courts join National Adoption Day efforts across judicial districts
National Adoption Day is being celebrated across Colorado, with various Judicial Districts finalizing adoptions for foster children seeking permanent families. -
Fourth Judicial District celebrates one year of its eviction recovery program
The Fourth Judicial District in Colorado Springs is marking the first anniversary of Division CARE, a unique eviction recovery program. -
Colorado courts announce Thanksgiving holiday closures for select dates
All state courts and probation offices in Colorado will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. -
Judicial district seeks nominees for Kiowa County court judge vacancy
The Fifteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to convene on July 22, 2024, at the Kiowa County Combined Court in Eads, Colorado. -
Free legal resource days offered across Colorado's judicial districts
The Colorado Judicial Department is offering free legal assistance and educational sessions to self-represented litigants across 12 locations in the state. -
Colorado Judicial Branch releases annual report on outreach program
The Colorado Judicial Branch has released its 2024 Judicial Officer Outreach (JOO) Program Annual Legislative Report. -
Recovery "Drug" Court celebrates graduation of 12 participants
On October 10, 2024, twelve participants will be honored for completing the 4th Judicial District Recovery "Drug" Court in Colorado Springs. -
Colorado judicial districts expand free legal resource days
Three additional Colorado Judicial Districts are set to host Free Legal Resource Day events during the week of October 21, 2024. -
Governor to appoint new judge for Second Judicial District after nominations
The Second Judicial District Nominating Commission has put forward three candidates for a district court judgeship following the passing of Hon. -
Judicial district seeks applicants for VALE Board vacancy
The 12th Judicial District is currently seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Victims Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Board. -
Colorado accredits fifteen problem-solving courts under new program
The Statewide Problem-Solving Court Advisory Committee has accredited 15 problem-solving courts in Colorado through the Problem-Solving Court Tiered Accreditation Program.