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Citizens Guide to Judicial Complaints

Issue Briefs
Subject(s):
Civil Law
Courts & Judicial
Published:
February 8, 2018
Agency:
Legislative Council Staff

What can a person do if he or she feels that an attorney or judge in a legal matter acted unprofessionally?  In Colorado, there are formal complaint processes to review the conduct of attorneys and judges and to administer discipline when warranted.  Additionally, voters can choose whether to retain or dismiss judges who are up for retention in an election.  This issue brief provides an overview of these complaint and retention processes.

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