Monday, January 29, 2024
GOLDEN, Colo. – The 1st Judicial District (Gilpin and Jefferson counties) announced today it will hold the inaugural docket for its new Competency Court, a program designed to help address the growing number of defendants in need of competency-restoration services before their cases can move forward.

About five defendants are expected to appear for the launch of the Competency Court at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 31, 2024.

Friday, January 12, 2024
DENVER – The Colorado Restorative Justice Coordinating Council (RJC) has opened the application process for grants to be awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025).

Friday, January 12, 2024
DENVER – During the Judicial Department’s briefing to legislators today regarding the SMART Act, Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright and State Court Administrator Steven Vasconcellos provided a brief update on the damage assessment, current state of the building, and expectations regarding repairs to and reopening of the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center following a Jan. 2 break-in.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Four participants in the Domestic Violence Court program in the 4th Judicial District (El Paso and Teller counties) are expected to graduate from the intensive treatment and supervision program during a ceremony on Jan. 16, 2024.

Thursday, January 4, 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright has appointed the Hon. Erin Sokol to serve as chief judge in the 4th Judicial District (El Paso and Teller counties).

As of Feb. 5, 2024, Judge Sokol will replace the Hon. William Bain, who was appointed to the bench in 2010 and has served as chief judge since August 2017. Chief Judge Bain chose to make the change so he could return to presiding over a full-time docket.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Fourteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission announced today that four people have applied for nomination to the office of county judge for Moffat County.

The application deadline was on Dec. 22, 2023. The rules of procedure for the 14th Judicial District Nominating Commission require that the names of all applicants be made public when the application period is closed. Applicants are Jay M. Cranmer, James H. Hesson, and Nichole Marie Cristee, all of Craig; and Jennifer M. Hoag of Maybell.

Monday, November 27, 2023
BRIGHTON, Colo. – Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright has appointed the Hon. Kyle Seedorf to serve as chief judge in the 17th Judicial District (Adams and Broomfield counties).

Judge Seedorf will become chief judge upon the retirement of the Hon. Donald S. Quick on Jan. 23, 2024. Chief Judge Quick was appointed to the District Court bench in December 2014 and was appointed as Chief Judge in December 2020.

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Colorado Springs – The Honorable Gilbert “Gil” Martinez, a sitting senior judge and retired District Court Chief Judge of the 4th Judicial District, has died at the age of 72.

Judge Martinez was on a hunting trip with family near Gunnison when he died on Oct. 31, 2023. After returning to camp following a hunt in deep snow from the weekend storm, Judge Martinez collapsed and was not able to be resuscitated.

Thursday, November 2, 2023
DENVER – National Adoption Day is being celebrated in many of Colorado’s Judicial Districts throughout November, with judges and magistrates across Colorado finalizing the adoptions of dozens of foster children into permanent families. Colorado is currently home to more than 200 children waiting for permanent families.

Adoption Day events in Colorado are being coordinated through the courts, state and local human services departments, as well as other local and state child services agencies and advocacy groups. 

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
DENVER – A division of the Colorado Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Carbondale on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, and in Breckenridge on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, before audiences of high school students. Limited seating for the public will be available.

In addition to the events with high school students, the three-judge panel also will meet with students from Crystal River and Frisco elementary schools and meet with members of local Access to Justice committees, local bar associations and other groups during that week.

Friday, October 27, 2023

The Fourteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission on Oct. 24, 2023, announced five people have applied for nomination to the office of district judge for the Fourteenth Judicial District (Grand, Moffat and Routt counties).

The application deadline was 4 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2023. The rules of procedure for the

Monday, October 23, 2023
DENVER – The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Gateway High School in Aurora before an audience of students. Limited seating for the public will be available, and visitors must show government-issued identification to enter the school.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Monday, September 25, 2023
CRAIG, CO – Fourteenth Judicial District Chief Judge Michael A. O’Hara, III, hereby invites all residents of Moffat County and the 14th Judicial District (Grand, Moffat and Routt counties) to join the judges, court and probation staff, Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright, and other community members to celebrate the opening of the new Moffat County Courthouse (1198 W Victory Way, Craig, CO 81625) on Sept. 29, 2023, at 1:15 p.m.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado’s 4th Judicial District (El Paso and Teller counties) will soon launch an eviction diversion program in the El Paso County Court with a grant from the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).

Friday, August 25, 2023
DENVER - The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2023-24 grants from the Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund to provide supplemental funding for courthouse facilities projects in the Colorado counties with the most limited resources.

Monday, August 14, 2023
DENVER – Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright has appointed the Hon. Amanda C. Hopkins to serve as chief judge for the 12th Judicial District (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties).

Judge Hopkins’ appointment is effectively immediately. She replaces the Hon. Michael A. Gonzales, who resigned as Chief Judge on July 14, 2023. Judge Gonzales will continue to serve as a district and water court judge.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
DENVER – Following the May enactment of Chief Justice Directive (CJD) 23-02, which provides Colorado’s trial courts with uniform guidance for livestreaming criminal proceedings, Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright today signed CJD 23-03, Virtual Proceedings Policy, to increase access to Colorado’s trial courts through the continued use of virtual proceedings and remote participation.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

DENVER – Former Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph “Joe” R. Quinn died on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 90. His family shared with the Court that Justice Quinn died peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.

Thursday, May 11, 2023
DENVER – A division of the Colorado Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in two cases at Conifer High School on Tuesday, May 16, before an audience of students. Limited public seating will be available.

Monday, May 1, 2023
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The DUI Recovery Court in the Eighth Judicial District (Jackson and Larimer counties) has been designated one of six National Center for DWI Courts (NCDC) academy courts.

The Academy Court Network, developed by the NCDC and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, identifies exemplary DUI and DWI courts that can offer training, receive staff from other jurisdictions for site visits, participate in research, and serve as national models for such courts.

Monday, May 1, 2023
DENVER – The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction before an audience of students. Limited seating for the public will be available, and the arguments will be livestreamed.

Friday, April 21, 2023
DENVER – A division of the Colorado Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in two cases at Pueblo Community College on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, before an audience of students. Limited public seating will be available.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
LOVELAND – Is there an outstanding warrant for your arrest and you are tired of wondering if today is the day you will have a run-in with law enforcement? Are you interested in meeting with an attorney to learn what you need to do to resolve your case and move forward? Do you need access to free community resources? Then the 8th Judicial District’s warrant clearance day and community resource fair may hold the key to clearing up your past and moving on with your future.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
DENVER – Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright on Wednesday signed Chief Justice Directive (CJD) 23-02, requiring judicial officers to livestream certain proceedings in criminal cases subject to staffing and technological limitations.