Colorado Judicial Branch
Expand your knowledge
At the Colorado Judicial Branch, we offer a variety of community engagement and outreach opportunities so teachers, students and the general public can better understand our state judicial system.
Our free resources include a Judicial Learning Center in Denver, tours, court visits, curriculum and more.
Colorado Judicial Learning Center
Housed in the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Complex, the Colorado Judicial Learning Center offers an interactive learning environment designed to inspire visitors to better understand the laws and freedoms that govern our citizens, states and country. Stop by and visit our immersive exhibits that focus on the rule of law, the federal and Colorado courts, and U.S. and Colorado Constitutions. Take a tour of the center or the building or volunteer!
Courts in the Community
This educational outreach program gives high school students a firsthand look at how the Colorado judicial system operates and how disputes are resolved in a democratic society. Colorado Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals judges travel to high schools across Colorado to hear oral arguments at each location, meeting students around the state and educating the public about their work.
High School Curriculum
High school teachers who want to provide their students with a comprehensive understanding of the Colorado judicial system are encouraged to use our free curriculum. Our lesson plans focus on the rule of law, the history of the courts, the Colorado judicial system, how the courts make decisions and more. The lesson plans meet Colorado Social Studies Standards and include inquiry questions, background information for the teacher, lecture outlines, hand-on activities and tips for diverse learners.
