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Oct. 21, 2025 TRINIDAD, Colo. — 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.

Oct. 10, 2025 ASPEN, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Anne Norrdin to serve as the next chief judge of the 9th Judicial District (Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Pitkin counties).

Oct. 7, 2025, 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.

Oct. 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.

August 28, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund. The grants provide supplemental funding for courthouse facilities projects in Colorado counties with the most limited resources.

June 3, 2025, DENVER - If you have an active warrant, Fresh Start Warrant Clearance Day for eligible offenses may be the key to clearing up your past without arrest.

May 9, 2025, DENVER - The Colorado Judicial Department is proud to recognize May as Treatment Court Month, joining communities nationwide to celebrate the life-changing work of Problem-Solving Courts. These innovative courts, including Adult Drug Courts, Juvenile Treatment Courts, DUI Courts, Wellness Courts, Veterans Treatment Courts, and Family Treatment Courts, are transforming the justice system by addressing the root causes of criminal justice involvement through a collaborative, treatment-focused approach. 

May 5, 2025, Boulder, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Nancy W. Salomone to serve as the next chief judge of the 20th Judicial District (Boulder County). 

Judge Salomone will replace the Honorable Ingrid S. Bakke, who was appointed as district judge in 2010 and has served as chief judge since 2017. Chief Judge Bakke recently announced her upcoming retirement and will continue to serve as chief judge until her retirement on July 12, 2025.

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.

April 2, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Family Violence Justice Fund. The grants provide funding to Colorado nonprofit organizations that help low-income people who are experiencing family violence. 

April 2, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Eviction Legal Defense Fund. The grants provide funding to Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist low-income individuals who are experiencing eviction or are at immediate risk of 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.