Tag:Colorado Constitution

Will the 2019 Legislative Session Offer Relief to the Gallagher Squeeze?

Many Colorado local governments that are primarily dependent upon property tax revenues continue to be impacted by provisions of a 1982 amendment to the...

Hickenlooper Grants Clemency to 26 Individuals

Gov. John Hickenlooper announced last Thursday that he’d granted clemency to 26 individuals who he said, “have served their sentences and are currently contributing...

Judicial Officers in Jefferson County, Denver Recognized by CJI

The Colorado Judicial Institute will honor 2nd District Judge Morris Hoffman, Jefferson County Judge Thomas Vance, and Denver Juvenile Court Magistrate Lisa Gomez as...

Court Opinions- Jun 18, 2018

In re People v. Shank Alyse Shank was charged with three drug offenses, including alleged distribution. Shank was appointed a public defender. Later, the state...

Comings and Goings in Robes

The past year brought great change to the lineup of judges on Colorado’s three appellate courts.  Two new 10th Circuit judges (one based in...

Supreme Court Nominating Committee Announces Finalists

The Supreme Court Nominating Commission announced Wednesday its three finalists for a vacancy on the Colorado Supreme Court. The retirement of Chief Justice Nancy...

When Statutes Collide

The torch has passed to the Colorado Supreme Court to settle an apparent conflict in both case law and statute about the question of...

Court of Appeals Judge Suspended Pending Misconduct Investigation

The Colorado Supreme Court has suspended Court of Appeals Judge Laurie Booras while the Commission on Judicial Discipline investigates a complaint against her. Based...