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.

Dec. 23, 2025, DENVER - On Dec. 19, 2025, Justice Melissa Hart announced her retirement from the Colorado Supreme Court, effective Jan. 5, 2026. The process to select the next Colorado Supreme Court Justice will commence soon. Qualified attorneys are invited to apply, and more details will be released in the coming two weeks.

Dec. 19, 2025, DENVER—Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart has announced her retirement from the bench, effective Jan. 5, 2026. After a temporary leave of absence, Justice Hart submitted her retirement notice to Chief Justice Monica Márquez today, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

Dec. 18, 2025 DENVER— All Colorado state courts and probation offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas and Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's Day. 

Dec. 9, 2025, DENVER - The Judicial Officer Outreach (JOO) Program is excited to launch a new virtual series inspired by this spring’s 2025 Your Honor: Journey to the Bench symposium. Building on the symposium’s mission to encourage attorneys and aspiring judicial officers to pursue the bench, the virtual Your Honor: Journey to the Bench sessions bring the same insightful conversations, practical tools, and inspiration directly to participants across the state.

Nov. 19, 2025, DENVER - All Colorado state courts and probation offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving Day. 

In addition, the following Colorado state courts and probation offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, and/or Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Courts and probation offices will be closed all day, unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 Closures

13th Judicial District (Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma counties) Combined Courts and Probation Offices will close at noon.

Nov. 13, 2025, DENVER— Chief Justice Monica Márquez announced today a key leadership transition, appointing Court of Appeals Judge Ted Tow as the chief judge-designate of the Colorado Court of Appeals, as Chief Judge Gilbert Román prepares for the end of his term as chief on July 31, 2026. During this time, Judge Tow will go through an onboarding process, working directly with Chief Judge Román.

Nov. 12, 2025, DENVER – If you have an active warrant, Fresh Start Warrant Clearance Day for eligible offenses may be the key to clearing up your past without arrest.

Nov. 10, 2025, DENVER - National Adoption Day is being celebrated in many of Colorado’s Judicial Districts in November, with judges and magistrates across Colorado finalizing the adoptions of dozens of foster children into permanent families. 

Oct. 23, 2025, VAIL, Colo. — For attorneys who are seeking a new professional challenge, serving in a judicial role may be the next bold step in their legal journey. To encourage this consideration, the Colorado Court’s 5th Judicial District will be hosting “Pathways to the Bench: Do I Want to Become a Judge, and, if so, What Should I Do?” on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Sonnenalp Vail, 20 Vail Rd., Vail, CO 81657. 

Oct. 20, 2025, DURANGO, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Kim Shropshire to serve as the next chief judge of the 6th Judicial District (Archuleta, La Plata, and San Juan counties).

Oct. 21, 2025, ALAMOSA, Colo. – The 12th Judicial District will be hosting a Warrant Clearance Day and Community Resource Fair on Oct. 23, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Alamosa Justice Center, 8955 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81001. 

Oct. 21, 2025 TRINIDAD, Colo. — 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.

Oct. 10, 2025 ASPEN, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Anne Norrdin to serve as the next chief judge of the 9th Judicial District (Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Pitkin counties).

Oct. 7, 2025, Colorado Springs, Colo - The 4th Judicial District Recovery Court is proud to announce the graduation of seven participants from its rigorous and transformative problem-solving court program. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room (W113) at the El Paso County Courthouse, 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Oct. 2, 2025, COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Meet dozens of service providers offering resources for employment, housing, recovery, mental health, and more at the annual Community Resource Fair presented by the 4th Judicial District problem-solving courts.

The fair will take place inside the west tower of the El Paso County Courthouse at 270 S. Tejon St. in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fair is free and open to residents in both El Paso and Teller counties.

Sept. 25, 2025, DENVER — 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.

Sept. 22, 2025 - Applications are now being accepted for upcoming and current vacancies on 17 Judicial Nominating Commissions throughout Colorado. Also listed are four vacancies for the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission.

Sept. 15, 2025, DENVER — In a precedent-setting step to enhance the intersection of emerging technology and legal practice, Chief Justice Monica Márquez formally issued a charge this morning to create a new Legal Technology Advisory Committee.

Sept. 9, 2025, DENVER – The Colorado Judicial Department is introducing a new structure for how courts respond to individuals found or likely to be found incompetent to stand trial, launching new alternatives aimed at reducing wait times for inpatient competency restoration, supporting recovery, and promoting public safety.

August 28, 2025, DENVER—The Colorado Judicial Department has opened the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund. The grants provide supplemental funding for courthouse facilities projects in Colorado counties with the most limited resources.

June 3, 2025, DENVER - If you have an active warrant, Fresh Start Warrant Clearance Day for eligible offenses may be the key to clearing up your past without arrest.