Colorado Springs, Colo - The 4th Judicial District Recovery Court is proud to announce the graduation of seven participants from its rigorous and transformative problem-solving court program. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room (W113) at the El Paso County Courthouse, 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

October 2, 2025, COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Meet dozens of service providers offering resources for employment, housing, recovery, mental health, and more at the annual Community Resource Fair presented by the 4th Judicial District problem-solving courts.
 

The fair will take place inside the west tower of the El Paso County Courthouse at 270 S. Tejon St. in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fair is free and open to residents in both El Paso and Teller counties.
 

Sept. 25, 2025, DENVER — Going to court without an attorney may seem intimidating or overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be, thanks to free programs offered through the Colorado Judicial Department.

Sept. 22, 2025 - Applications are now being accepted for upcoming and current vacancies on 17 Judicial Nominating Commissions throughout Colorado. Also listed are four vacancies for the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission.

Sept. 15, 2025, DENVER — In a precedent-setting step to enhance the intersection of emerging technology and legal practice, Chief Justice Monica Márquez formally issued a charge this morning to create a new Legal Technology Advisory Committee.

Sept. 9, 2025, DENVER – The Colorado Judicial Department is introducing a new structure for how courts respond to individuals found or likely to be found incompetent to stand trial, launching new alternatives aimed at reducing wait times for inpatient competency restoration, supporting recovery, and promoting public safety.

June 3, 2025, DENVER—If you have an active warrant, Fresh St

Honoring the Impact of Problem-Solving Courts Across the State

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May 1, 2025, Brighton, Colo. — The 17th Judicial District has launched a new Competency Docket and Competency Diversion Program addressing the growing number of criminal defendants needing competency restoration services. This innovative docket integrates key provisions of House Bill 24-1355, “Concerning Reducing the Competency Waitlist, and, In Connection Therewith, Creating A Wraparound Care Program and Making and Reducing an Appropriation,” and introduces a new competency diversion program for eligible participants.

April 28, 2025, Greeley, Colo. – The 19th Judicial District, in collaboration with Greeley Municipal Court, will be hosting its fourth Warrant Clearance Day on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Weld County Combined Court Centennial Center located at 915 10th Street in Greeley.  

April 2, 2025, Loveland, Colo.–Those worried about an outstanding arrest warrant and unsure how to clear it have a free resource to assist them in resolving their case.

Grants provide funding for nonprofit organizations providing civil legal services to low-income people experiencing family violence.

Grants provide funding for nonprofit organizations that provide civil legal services to indigent individuals facing eviction

March 21, 2025, DENVER—Featuring an emphasis on increased visibility into how the state courts operate, the Colorado Judicial Department is proud to announce a new Annual Report for the fiscal year 2023–24. This new initiative provides information on the state court system and its operations and highlights significant projects, achievements, and activities during the fiscal year.

March 14, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Court Security Cash Fund, which was enacted in 2007. The grants provide supplemental funding for courthouse security at state court facilities in Colorado counties with the most limited resources.

March 7, 2025, Castle Rock, Colo.—On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, four participants will be recognized for completing the 23^rd Judicial District Recovery “Drug” Court program. The graduation is set for 1:30 p.m. at the Robert A.

Feb. 7, 2025, Colorado Springs, Colo.—On Thursday, February 13, 2025, 12 participants will be recognized for completing the 4^th Judicial District Recovery “Drug” Court program in El Paso and Teller counties initiated in January 2001 as the second drug problem-solving court in Colorado. The graduation ceremony is set for 3:30 p.m. at the Terry R. Harris Judicial Complex in Colorado Springs, 270 S.

Feb. 7, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Supreme Court Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee has released its annual update to Colorado’s model jury instructions for use in criminal trials.

The model jury instructions may be found online at: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/model-criminal-jury-instructions-committee 

Jan. 28, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on the proposed Colorado Rules of Family Procedure for May 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The Court requests written public comments from any interested person on the proposed rule.

Public comments may be submitted in letter format addressed to:

Colorado Supreme Court, 2 E. 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80202.

Jan. 14, 2025, Castle Rock, Colo.—Today, the Colorado Judicial Department celebrated the establishment of the new 23rd Judicial District of Colorado at a swearing-in ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse. This is the first time in 62 years the department has created a new Judicial District; the 22nd Judicial District was added in 1963.

Dec. 2, 2024, Colorado Springs, Colo.—Those worried about an outstanding arrest warrant and unsure of how to clear it have a free resource to assist them in resolving their case. This Friday, Dec.

Nov. 26, 2024, DENVER—All state courts, including district and county courts, and probation offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Additionally, select judicial districts and offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Nov. 25, 2024, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Branch is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth "Liz" Lembo, LPC, LAC, as the new Executive Director of the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP), the state's lawyer assistance program dedicated to promoting the well-being, resiliency, and competency of Colorado's legal community.