Colorado Judicial Branch

Join the Colorado Judicial Branch in Eagle County! We're hiring for two key part-time probation roles,?Administrative Office Specialist II and Case Manager, Useful Public Service. Interested candidates should apply to both positions to be considered. ? Learn more about probation services and apply by Dec 1 to make a difference in your community: https://lnkd.in/gJRTnRTM

We are excited to announce that the new 23rd Judicial District, which will open on Jan. 14, 2025, has a full slate of judges and a nominating commission! Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Hon. Ryan Stuart to serve as chief judge of the new district: https://lnkd.in/gKcCQTXy In addition, Governor Jared Polis has issued an Executive Order appointing the eight judges to the new district as well as the Nominating Commissions in the 18th and 23rd Judicial Districts: https://lnkd.in/gKjtG9ed The current 18th Judicial District, comprising Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, will split into two judicial districts on Jan. 14. Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties will become part of the new 23rd Judicial District, and Arapahoe County will remain in the 18th Judicial District.

The Colorado Judicial Institute held its annual gala on Nov. 7, honoring Weld County Magistrate Randall Lococo, Jefferson County Judge Verna Carpenter and 16th Judicial District Chief Judge Mark MacDonnell with judicial excellence awards. Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica Márquez gave a welcome speech and Colorado Public Radio’s Chandra Thomas Witfield served as master of ceremonies. Márquez accepted a certificate of appreciation from the institute in recognition of the court’s dedication to fairness, justice and the rule of law in Colorado.?“Serving as judges, it’s an honor, it’s a responsibility, and serving as judges these days also means facing security risks and confronting all sorts of challenges to our mental, emotional and physical well-being,” Márquez said. Find out more about the gala and the awards: https://lnkd.in/gQRq4AuE (Photos taken by Greg Muntz (Muntz Studios) and provided by the Colorado Judicial Institute)

Help your court users feel more confident by sharing this video on legal language. It explains common legal terms like "plaintiff" and "affirmative defense," demystifying the jargon for those navigating the legal process.

National Adoption Day is being celebrated in many of Colorado’s Judicial Districts on Nov. 22 and 23, with judges and magistrates across Colorado finalizing the adoptions of dozens of foster children into permanent families. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRgG6zKF

The Colorado Courts will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observation of Veterans Day. “Many of our staff are veterans, have family or friends who are veterans, or interact with veterans through their work with the courts and probation. Please join me in honoring all our veterans and thanking them for their service to our country,” said Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica Márquez.

Thanks to University of Colorado Law School for hosting our Courts in the Community program last week! As part of this educational outreach program, Colorado Supreme Court Justices heard oral arguments in two cases in front of law students and the public. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions of attorneys and the Justices. (Photos courtesy of Lisa Siciliano for Colorado Law)

For those with active warrants, Fresh Start Warrant Clearance Day for eligible offenses may be the key to clearing up the past without arrest. These warrant clearance events will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for people with eligible warrants in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Gilpin, Jefferson and Pueblo counties. Find out more about the warrant clearance event in your district: https://lnkd.in/ghtCPGAb

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. Recognizing that many Coloradans represent themselves in legal matters, the department and partners are offering free legal assistance and educational sessions at many locations around the state during the week of Oct. 21, 2024. Find out more about Legal Resource Day events in your area by visiting these websites: https://bit.ly/4h7eNVt and https://bit.ly/4fb3Yjw

Hispanic Heritage Month took center stage at the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center on Oct. 10, with more than 200 judicial officers, attorneys, law students and community members gathering in person and virtually from Colorado county courthouses to honor the Latinx community. The evening event featured remarks by Colorado Court of Appeals Chief Judge Gilbert Román, a panel discussion that included Justice Carlos A. Samour and moderated by Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica Márquez and a mariachi band, Mariachi los Viajeros de Denver. “The Adelante event provided an important opportunity to gather together and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and to hear from several members of our Latinx community about their diverse experiences,” said Judge Christina Gomez, who co-chairs the Colorado Court of Appeals’ Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism (IDEA) Committee. “We are so grateful to the bar associations that sponsored this event and helped make it possible.?Hearing about the challenges facing Latinx litigants inspires us to consider how we can best meet the needs of diverse populations around Colorado.” Sponsors included the Colorado Courts, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA), The Colorado Bar Association, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado, Denver Bar Association, Sam Cary Bar Association and the Diversity on the Bench Coalition.