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Issue Briefs

Colorado Judges (2016)

Subject:
Courts & Judicial
Local Government
State Government
Published:
November 29, 2016
Agency:
Legislative Council Staff

Colorado’s state court system is comprised of many different courts, including the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals (COA), and district courts. Colorado law also governs county courts and jurisdiction-specific courts in Denver.1 This issue brief describes the qualification requirements and appointment, retention, and disciplinary processes for Colorado judges.

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