Gov. Polis announces commissions appointments
Judicial Nominating Commissions
There is a judicial district nominating commission for each of Colorado’s 22 judicial districts that selects nominees for district and county judicial...
2 judges appointed in the 6th Judicial District
Gov. Jared Polis has appointed two people in the 6th Judicial District: Kelly Tompkins to the San Juan County Court and Douglas Reynolds to...
Man convicted of South Platte murders sentenced to life
Denver District Attorney John Walsh announced today that Tanner Fielder was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. On October 10,...
8th Judicial District Court judge appointed
Gov. Jared Polis has appointed Daniel St. John II to the 8th Judicial District Court, effective immediately. His appointment fills the vacancy created by...
U.S. District Court Judges update practice standards
Several judicial officers in the District Court for the District of Colorado, including Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer, Senior District Judge Robert E. Blackburn,...
U.S. District Court posts amended local rules
The Advisory Committee on the Local Rules of Practice and Procedure has completed their review of public suggestions and comments for improvements to the...
Sabrina James appointed to Kiowa County Court
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has appointed Sabrina James to the Kiowa County Court in the 15th Judicial District. The appointment is effective immediately, occasioned...
Laura Harvell appointed to the 7th Judicial District Court
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has appointed Laura Harvell to the 7th Judicial District Court, effective Jan. 1. Harvell's appointment is preceded by the retirement...
From the Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Amendments to Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) Rules
On October 30, 2025, the Colorado Supreme Court adopted amendments to the rules governing LLPs. The amendments expand...
Limited judiciary operations to continue during shutdown
On Oct. 20, U.S. courts began limited, constitutionally required functions under the Anti-Deficiency Act until Congress restores appropriations.
Federal judges will continue to serve...