The governor appoints the balance of Colorado judges. The governor selects a potential judge from a list of judges submitted to him by a judicial nominating commission. The governor has the option of choosing from that list. The person chosen is does not need to confirmed by the state senate or any other governmental body. All other members shall be appointed by the governor.
Individual judges stand for a retention or non-retention vote by the citizens of Colorado.
Allowing jurors a method of submitting questions to judges to be asked of witnesses. Allowing jurors to take notes during civil and criminal trials. Allowing jurors to talk about a case prior to deliberation, as long as they are not making judgments and simply asking for clarifications of testimony. Many jurors are becoming aware of their rights and duties as Fully Informed Jurors. In criminal cases, juries have the right to vote their conscience to acquit a defendant, even if the defendant has technically broken the law.