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March 16, 2026, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2026-27 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.

March 9, 2026, DENVER – Registration is now open for the Your Honor: Journey to the Bench symposium to be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Colorado Bar Association at 1290 N. Broadway, Denver, CO 80203.

Feb. 26, 2026 - Denver, CO – 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.

Feb. 17, 2026, DENVER— After an earlier announcement today of the appointment by Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Judicial Department welcomes the appointment of the Honorable Susan Blanco to the Colorado Supreme Court. Justice-designate Blanco will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Melissa Hart.

Feb.4, 2026, Douglas County, Colo. — The 23rd Judicial District today celebrated the graduation of participants from its Veterans Treatment Court, recognizing the hard work and commitment of veterans who have successfully completed the intensive, treatment-focused program.

Jan. 30, 2026, DENVER - The Colorado Judicial Department announces the release of its Judicial Officer Outreach Program 2025 Annual Legislative Report, a comprehensive document detailing how the program continues to advance its mission to promote judicial transparency, belonging, and public trust through targeted outreach, pipeline-building, and education on judicial vacancies and the nomination process.

Jan. 16, 2026, COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 4th Judicial District is now accepting applications for the appointment of a public administrator.

Jan. 14, 2026, ALAMOSA, Colo. – The 12th Judicial District is now accepting applications for the appointment of a public administrator.

Jan. 12, 2026, ALAMOSA, Colo. – The 12th Judicial District is accepting applications for two vacancies on the Victims and Witnesses Assistance & Law Enforcement (VALE) Board serving Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. 

Jan. 12, 2026, DENVER— Chief Justice Monica Márquez today announced her appointments to the Colorado Supreme Court’s newly established Legal Technology Advisory Committee. The Committee will play a central role in helping the Colorado judiciary and legal community navigate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to ensure that justice, integrity, and innovation remain at the forefront of Colorado’s legal system.