Colorado Judicial Branch
Stories Across the Branch
Every day, the people of the Colorado Judicial Department make a difference in our courtrooms, our probation offices, and our communities. Stories Across the Branch highlights the dedication, creativity, and impact of our employees and programs. From innovative initiatives to personal journeys of service, these stories showcase the work and values that bring our mission, vision, and values to life.
Explore how the Branch is building trust, supporting access to justice, and strengthening our culture one story at a time.
Supporting dependency and neglect cases through collaboration and reform
8/19/2025, By Amy Woodward, Media Coordinator
The Court Improvement Program (CIP) is bringing together judges, social workers, attorneys, and other child and family advocacy groups to strengthen relationships and enhance approaches to dependency and neglect (D&N) cases, which are among the most sensitive and emotionally charged matters in Colorado’s state court system.
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Self-Help and Court Information Centers: Expanding access to justice
9/22/2025, By Marci Hoffman, Court Executive
In each of the Colorado Judicial Branch’s 23 judicial districts across the state, our Self-Help and Court Information Centers have become an essential resource for individuals navigating the legal system.
Judicial officer outreach program is inspiring future judges to serve through education, connection
12/11/2025, By Amy Woodward, Media Coordinator
Colorado’s judiciary is intensifying its efforts to recruit candidates for the next generation of judges through its Judicial Officer Outreach Program (JOO), which aims to shed light on the judicial selection process and how individuals can participate in it.
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Guardians of the Record - Celebrating Colorado’s Court Reporters
2/09/2026, By Amy Woodward, Media Coordinator
National Court Reporting and Captioning Week is February 7 to 14, 2026. The annual event, sponsored by the National Court Reporters Association, celebrates stenographic professionals, captioners, and legal videographers, with this year’s theme being "Peace, Love, & Steno.”
Day in the Life of Adams County Court Judge Marques Ivey
2/18/26, By Susan Postema Scheeres, Outreach Communications Coordinator and Amy Woodward, Media Coordinator
Did you ever wonder what a county judge does each day? In this video, Judge Marques Ivey, a county court judge in Adams County since 2022, walks us through his day.
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Day in the Life of Arapahoe County Court Judge Melina Hernandez
4/08/26, By Amy Woodward, Media Coordinator
Arapahoe County Court Judge Melina Hernandez explains her civil county docket, which includes small claims, and how she applies the law to help make decisions.
Learn more about Judge Melina Hernandez