About Colorado Judicial Branch

About the State Court Administrator’s office

The State Court Administrator’s Office (SCAO) provides administrative support and services to the trial and appellate courts to assist them in providing the citizens of Colorado with meaningful, speedy, and economical forums to resolve disputes. It also supports the management of probation services to enhance public protection and offender rehabilitation. In executing its constitutional and statutory duties, the office has the following functions:

• To provide administrative and technical support to the appellate courts, trial courts and probation.
• To provide centralized policy guidance.
• To develop and implement standards and guidelines.
• To serve as an advocate in obtaining necessary resources from the legislature.
• To provide services in an accurate, timely and equitable manner. 

Innovative business processes and technologies are constantly under evaluation for possible introduction throughout the Branch to improve efficiency and make the courts more accessible to the citizens of Colorado.