Thursday, March 14, 2024
DENVER – The Colorado Supreme Court announced today that starting with the July 2028 administration of the bar examination, law school graduates will take the NextGen examination rather than the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), which has been used in Colorado since 2012.

Fourteen other states so far have announced plans to adopt the NextGen exam, which was developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners to test a broad range of foundational skills using a set of clearly identified legal concepts and principles needed in the practice of law.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
DENVER – Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright has appointed the Hon. Elizabeth J. McCarthy as the presiding judge of the Denver Juvenile Court. Judge McCarthy’s appointment is effective immediately.

"I am pleased to appoint Judge McCarthy to this important role and look forward to working with her,” Chief Justice Boatright said. “She has been on the bench with Denver Juvenile Court for the past five years, and has the experience needed to serve as the Court’s next leader.”

Monday, March 11, 2024
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – A division of the Colorado Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Green Mountain High School in Lakewood on Thursday, March 14, 2024, before an audience of high school students. Limited seating for the public will be available.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024
(Corrected version - The site provides access to opinions dating to 1864)

DENVER – Published opinions issued by the Colorado Supreme Court and Colorado Court of Appeals dating to 1864 are now easily available free of charge through a new website.

Friday, February 23, 2024
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.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS – The 4th Judicial District (El Paso and Teller counties) Recovery Court for controlled substances and alcohol will celebrate the graduation of eight participants who recently successfully completed the Court’s rigorous treatment program.

The graduation will take place Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room (W113) at the Terry R. Harris Judicial Complex, 270 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

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.

Monday, October 30, 2023
            GOLDEN – Is there an outstanding warrant for your arrest and you’re tired of worrying about a run-in with law enforcement? Would you like access to free community resources? The 1st 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.

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
Are you representing yourself in court? Have questions about evictions, family law, sealing a criminal case, small claims, or other legal matters? Need a little help navigating court processes without an attorney?

Monday, October 9, 2023
GREELEY, Colo. – The 19th Judicial District (Weld County) will host its inaugural Warrant Clearance Day on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Weld County Combined Court Centennial Center (915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631). 

The Court, Office of the Public Defender, Department of Probation Services, Weld County Pretrial Services, and Weld County District Attorney’s Office for the 19th Judicial District will come together to help people safely clear eligible warrants. 

Thursday, October 5, 2023
            ALAMOSA – Is there an outstanding warrant for your arrest and you are tired of worrying about a run-in with law enforcement? Do you need access to free community resources? The 12th 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.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
             FORT COLLINS – 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.

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.

Thursday, September 7, 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS – 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 4th Judicial District’s Second Chances warrant clearance and community resource day for El Paso County may hold the key to clearing up your past and moving on with your future.