Press Releases
8th Judicial District Hosting Warrant Clearance Event in Loveland
April 2, 2025, Loveland, Colo.–Those worried about an outstanding arrest warrant and unsure how to clear it have a free resource to assist them in resolving their case.
Colorado Judicial Department Opens Application Process for Family Violence Justice Fund grants
April 2, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Family Violence Justice Fund. The grants provide funding to Colorado nonprofit organizations that help low-income people who are experiencing family violence.
Colorado Judicial Department Opens Application Process for Eviction Legal Defense Fund grants
April 2, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Eviction Legal Defense Fund. The grants provide funding to Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist low-income individuals who are experiencing eviction or are at immediate risk of eviction.
Colorado Judicial Department Publishes New Annual Report
March 21, 2025, DENVER—Featuring an emphasis on increased visibility into how the state courts operate, the Colorado Judicial Department is proud to announce a new Annual Report for the fiscal year 2023–24. This new initiative provides information on the state court system and its operations and highlights significant projects, achievements, and activities during the fiscal year.
Colorado Judicial Department Opens Application Process for Court Security Cash Fund Commission
March 14, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Court Security Cash Fund, which was enacted in 2007. The grants provide supplemental funding for courthouse security at state court facilities in Colorado counties with the most limited resources.
Recovery “Drug” Court Program Graduates Four Participants
March 7, 2025, Castle Rock, Colo.—On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, four participants will be recognized for completing the 23rd Judicial District Recovery “Drug” Court program. The graduation is set for 1:30 p.m. at the Robert A.
Recovery “Drug” Court Program Graduates 12 Participants
Feb. 7, 2025, Colorado Springs, Colo.—On Thursday, February 13, 2025, 12 participants will be recognized for completing the 4th Judicial District Recovery “Drug” Court program in El Paso and Teller counties initiated in January 2001 as the second drug problem-solving court in Colorado. The graduation ceremony is set for 3:30 p.m. at the Terry R. Harris Judicial Complex in Colorado Springs, 270 S.
Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee Releases Annual Update
Feb. 7, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Supreme Court Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee has released its annual update to Colorado’s model jury instructions for use in criminal trials.
The model jury instructions may be found online at: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/model-criminal-jury-instructions-committee
Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments
Jan. 28, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on the proposed Colorado Rules of Family Procedure for May 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The Court requests written public comments from any interested person on the proposed rule.
Public comments may be submitted in letter format addressed to:
Colorado Supreme Court, 2 E. 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80202.
23rd Judicial District Marks Historic Event
Jan. 14, 2025, Castle Rock, Colo.—Today, the Colorado Judicial Department celebrated the establishment of the new 23rd Judicial District of Colorado at a swearing-in ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse. This is the first time in 62 years the department has created a new Judicial District; the 22nd Judicial District was added in 1963.
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