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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.5 - COMMISSIONS ON JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE (§§ 13-5.5-101 — 13-5.5-116) › Section 13-5.5-115 - State commission on judicial performance cash fund - acceptance of private or federal grants - general appropriations

The state commission is authorized to accept any grants of federal or private funds made available for any purpose consistent with the provisions of this article 5.5. Any money received pursuant to this section must be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the state commission on judicial performance cash fund, which is hereby created. The fund also includes the amount of the increases in docket fees collected pursuant to sections
13-32-105(1)
and
42-4-1710(4)(a)
. Any interest derived from the deposit and investment of money in the fund is credited to the fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year remains in the fund and shall not be credited or transferred to the general fund or another fund. Money in the fund may be expended by the state commission, subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly, for the purposes of this article 5.5. In addition, the general assembly may make annual appropriations from the general fund for the purposes of this article 5.5.
Entire article repealed and reenacted with amendments by 2017 Ch. 331,§ 1, eff. 8/9/2017.
This section is similar to former § 13-5.5-107 as it existed prior to 2017.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.5 - COMMISSIONS ON JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE (§§ 13-5.5-101 — 13-5.5-116) › Section 13-5.5-116 - Private right of action - definition

(1)
Final actions of the state commission are subject to judicial review as provided for in this section. For purposes of this section, "final action" means a rule, guideline, or procedure adopted by the state commission pursuant to this article 5.5. A "final action" does not include a final recommendation regarding a justice or a judge that is made by the state commission or a district commission pursuant to section
13-5.5-108
or
13-5.5-109
, an improvement plan developed pursuant to section
13-5.5-110
, surveys developed pursuant to section
13-5.5-105(2)(d)
, or any aspect of an individual justice's or judge's individual judicial performance evaluation.
(2)
A person adversely affected or aggrieved by a final action of the state commission may commence an action for judicial review in the Denver district court within thirty-five days after such action becomes effective. Upon a finding by the court that irreparable injury would otherwise result, the reviewing court shall postpone the effective date of the state commission's action to preserve the rights of the parties, pending conclusion of the review proceedings.
(3)
If the court finds no error, it shall affirm the state commission's final action. If the court finds that the state commission's action is arbitrary or capricious; a denial of a statutory right; contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity; in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, purposes, or limitations; not in accord with the procedures or procedural limitations set forth in this article 5.5 or as otherwise required by law; an abuse or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion; based upon findings of fact that are clearly erroneous on the whole record; unsupported by substantial evidence when the record is considered as a whole; or otherwise contrary to law, then the court shall hold the action unlawful, set it aside, restrain enforcement, and afford such other relief as may be appropriate. In all cases under review, the court shall determine all questions of law, interpret the statutory and constitutional provisions involved, and apply the interpretation to the facts duly found or established.
Entire article repealed and reenacted with amendments by 2017 Ch. 331,§ 1, eff. 8/9/2017.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.7 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-207) › Part 1 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-105) › Section 13-5.7-102 - Definitions

As used in this article 5.7, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Commission" means the Colorado access to justice commission established pursuant to section
13-5.7-103
.
(2)
"Fund" means the Colorado access to justice cash fund created in section
13-5.7-105
.
Added by 2023 Ch. 308,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 308, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.7 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-207) › Part 1 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-105) › Section 13-5.7-103 - Colorado access to justice commission - creation - membership - operation

(1)
There is created the Colorado access to justice commission, which has the powers and duties specified in this article 5.7.
(2)
(a)
The commission consists of:
(I)
At least seventeen but no more than twenty voting members, as follows:
(A)
At least eight but no more than ten members appointed by the Colorado bar association;
(B)
At least three but no more than four members appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court of Colorado;
(C)
One member appointed by the governor;
(D)
One member appointed by the president of the Colorado senate;
(E)
One member appointed by the speaker of the Colorado house of representatives;
(F)
One member appointed by Colorado Legal Services, a nonprofit agency, or its successor agency;
(G)
One member appointed by the Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation, or its successor agency; and
(H)
One member appointed by the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado, or its successor agency; and
(II)
At least four nonvoting, ex officio members, including:
(A)
The Colorado supreme court justice liaison;
(B)
The executive director of Colorado Legal Services, or its successor agency;
(C)
The executive director of the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado, or its successor agency; and
(D)
A representative of the Colorado attorney general appointed by the chair of the commission.
(b)
Nothing in this subsection (2) prevents the chair of the commission from creating nonvoting emeritus positions for long-serving, retiring commissioners.
(c)
The appointing authorities shall name the initial members to the commission by September 1, 2023. Members of the commission serve three-year terms and may be reappointed by their appointing authority for an additional two terms. Members of the commission may be removed by their respective appointing authorities for cause. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the appointing authority for the member whose position is vacated shall appoint a member to fill the vacant position.
(d)
The commission shall select a chair and vice-chair of the commission from its membership.
(3)
Members of the commission serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as members of the commission.
(4)
The commission may establish bylaws as appropriate for its effective operation.
(5)
The chair of the commission shall establish a schedule for commission meetings. The commission shall meet at least once every three months.
(6)
Members of the commission, staff, and consultants are not liable for any act or omission in their official capacity performed in good faith in accordance with this article 5.7.
Added by 2023 Ch. 308,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 308, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.7 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-207) › Part 1 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-105) › Section 13-5.7-105 - Colorado access to justice cash fund - creation - funding sources - use of fund

(1)
(a)
There is created in the state treasury the Colorado access to justice cash fund. The fund consists of money appropriated or transferred by the general assembly to the fund and any gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources made to the commission for the purpose of this article 5.7.
(b)
Money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes of this article 5.7. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund all interest and income derived from the investment and deposit of money in the fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the fund and must not be credited or transferred to the general fund or any other fund.
(c)
The commission may solicit, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations, including in-kind donations, from any source for the purposes of this article 5.7, and nothing in this title 13 prevents the commission from maintaining as a subsidiary or in other appropriate form an organization exempt from federal income tax under
26 U.S.C. sec. 501(c)(3)
.
(2)
The commission may use money in the fund for the implementation of this article 5.7 and in furtherance of the commission's mission, including:
(a)
To compensate the commission's staff and independent contractors;
(b)
To pay the costs of obtaining data and analyses from organizations and entities; and
(c)
To pay the commission members' necessary expenses in performance of their duties.
Added by 2023 Ch. 308,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 308, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.7 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-207) › Part 2 - EQUAL JUSTICE AUTHORITY (§§ 13-5.7-201 — 13-5.7-207) › Section 13-5.7-201 - Definitions

As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Authority" means the equal justice authority created in section 13-5.7-202.
(2)
"Board" means the equal justice authority board created in section 13-5.7-204.
(3)
"Equal justice fee" means the fee collected on civil actions as set forth in sections 13-4-112 (3)(a), 13-32-101 (9)(a), and 13-32-102 (7)(a) pursuant to this part 2.
(4)
"Qualified civil legal aid provider" means a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization other than the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant that provides legal representation and advice to people in Colorado who are at or below two hundred fifty percent of the federal poverty guideline to support their access to basic needs such as housing, employment, health services, education, and assistance with family matters and immigration status issues.
Added by 2024 Ch. 339,§ 2, eff. 6/3/2024.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.7 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-207) › Part 2 - EQUAL JUSTICE AUTHORITY (§§ 13-5.7-201 — 13-5.7-207) › Section 13-5.7-202 - Creation and purpose

There is created as a special purpose authority, as defined in section 24-77-102, the equal justice authority, which is a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state, which shall not be an agency of state government and shall not be subject to administrative direction by any department, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the state. The authority is responsible for distributing the equal justice fee pursuant to section 13-5.7-206 for the purpose of providing equal access to legal aid services and to increase efficiency of the court system for all court users.
Added by 2024 Ch. 339,§ 2, eff. 6/3/2024.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.7 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-207) › Part 2 - EQUAL JUSTICE AUTHORITY (§§ 13-5.7-201 — 13-5.7-207) › Section 13-5.7-205 - Imposition and collection of the equal justice fee

(1)
Beginning January 1, 2025, the authority shall impose, and the court shall collect on behalf of the authority, an equal justice fee in the amount specified in sections 13-4-112 (3), 13-32-101 (9), and 13-32-102 (7) on the court filings specified in sections 13-4-112 (1)(a) and (1)(b); 13-32-101 (1), except filings in small claims court; and 13-32-102 (1)(a), (1)(b), and (1)(f). For the purpose of minimizing compliance costs for court users and administrative costs for the authority, the court shall collect the equal justice fee on behalf of the authority in the same manner in which it collects court filing fees imposed by sections 13-4-112, 13-32-101, and 13-32-102; except that the court shall not transmit the collected equal justice fees to the state treasurer for deposit to any state fund but shall instead remit the fees collected to the authority in accordance with the process developed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.
(2)
The authority shall maintain an account in a financial institution to which all money collected for the equal justice fee is deposited. The authority shall work with the judicial department to develop a process that ensures that each court is able to promptly and efficiently deposit all equal justice fees collected directly to the account or otherwise promptly and efficiently remit such fees to the authority.
(3)
Equal justice fees collected and remitted to the authority pursuant to this section are not state revenue.
Added by 2024 Ch. 339,§ 2, eff. 6/3/2024.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.7 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-207) › Part 2 - EQUAL JUSTICE AUTHORITY (§§ 13-5.7-201 — 13-5.7-207) › Section 13-5.7-206 - Distribution of equal justice fees - purpose

(1)
On July 1, 2025, and each July 1 thereafter, the authority shall annually distribute all money deposited into the authority's account as required by section 13-5.7-205 (2), less the authority's direct and indirect expenses in administering the requirements of this part 2 and any other related work completed to advance the mission of the authority. The authority shall distribute sixty-seven percent of the remaining revenue to the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant and thirty-three percent to qualified civil legal aid providers.
(2)
The board, by resolution, shall establish a funding formula to use to determine the distribution amount for each qualified civil legal aid provider. In developing the formula, the board shall consider the following factors:
(a)
The number of attorney hours spent serving people in Colorado in poverty in the previous year;
(b)
The number of full-time attorneys employed by the qualified civil legal aid provider;
(c)
The number of individuals living in poverty who receive legal representation or legal advice from the qualified civil legal aid provider;
(d)
Geographic reach of services; and
(e)
Ability and experience serving populations with barriers to legal assistance, including people with disabilities and people with limited English proficiency.
(3)
In establishing the funding formula pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the board shall consider the vital importance of the work of qualified civil legal aid providers that employ ten or fewer full-time attorneys to low-income Colorado communities.
(4)
Money received from a grant must be used for the following purposes:
(a)
To provide access to legal representation to indigent persons by providing annual grants to the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant and other qualified civil legal aid providers pursuant to this section;
(b)
To increase the efficiency of Colorado courts for all court users by reducing slowdowns caused by self-representation; and
(c)
To pay the direct and indirect costs of administering the requirements of this part 2, including payment for costs associated with staffing the authority and reimbursement of the actual and necessary expenses of board members as required by section 13-5.7-204.
Added by 2024 Ch. 339,§ 2, eff. 6/3/2024.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 5.7 - COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION (§§ 13-5.7-101 — 13-5.7-207) › Part 2 - EQUAL JUSTICE AUTHORITY (§§ 13-5.7-201 — 13-5.7-207) › Section 13-5.7-207 - Report

(1)
On or before January 1, 2026, and each January 1 thereafter, the authority shall prepare and submit a report to the house of representatives judiciary committee and the senate judiciary committee, or their successor committees, that details the use of the equal justice fees. At a minimum, the report must include:
(a)
How much money was collected in equal justice fees and deposited in the authority's account as required by section 13-5.7-205 (2) in the preceding year;
(b)
How much money the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant and other qualified civil legal aid providers received from the collected equal justice fees in the preceding year;
(c)
The amount of money received from the collected equal justice fees that remained unused by the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant and the qualified civil legal aid providers at the conclusion of the preceding year; and
(d)
The types of legal services provided to individuals who received legal services from the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant and other qualified civil legal aid providers that received money from the collected equal justice fees.
Added by 2024 Ch. 339,§ 2, eff. 6/3/2024.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 1 - ESTABLISHMENT AND JURISDICTION (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-107) › Section 13-6-101 - Establishment

Pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of article VI of the Colorado constitution, there is hereby established in each county of the state of Colorado a county court.
L. 64: p. 409, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-13-1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 1 - ESTABLISHMENT AND JURISDICTION (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-107) › Section 13-6-102 - Court of record

Each county court shall be a court of record, with such powers as are inherent in constitutionally created courts.
L. 64: p. 409, § 2. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-13-2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 1 - ESTABLISHMENT AND JURISDICTION (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-107) › Section 13-6-103 - Statewide jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of the county court shall extend to all cases which arise within the boundaries of this state or are subject to its judicial power and which are within the limitations imposed by this article, but the exercise of this jurisdiction is subject to restrictions of venue as established by this article or, if there are none, by rule of the Colorado supreme court.
L. 64: p. 409, § 3. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-13-3. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 598, § 12, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 1 - ESTABLISHMENT AND JURISDICTION (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-107) › Section 13-6-106 - Original criminal jurisdiction

(1)
The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in the following criminal matters:
(a)
Criminal actions for the violation of state laws which constitute misdemeanors or petty offenses, except those actions involving children over which the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver or the district courts of the state, other than in Denver, have exclusive jurisdiction;
(b)
The issuance of warrants, the conduct of preliminary examinations, the conduct of dispositional hearings pursuant to section
16-5-301(1)
, C.R.S., and section
18-1-404(1)
, C.R.S., the issuance of bindover orders, and the admission to bail in felonies and misdemeanors.
(2)
The provisions of subsection (1)(b) of this section shall not apply to any child under the age of eighteen years alleged to have committed a felony, except a crime of violence punishable by death or life imprisonment where the accused is sixteen years of age or older.
L. 64: p. 411, § 6. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-13-6. L. 67: p. 1051, § 6. L. 79: (1)(a) amended, p. 599, § 15, effective July 1. L. 98: (1)(b) amended, p. 1274, § 4, July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 1 - ESTABLISHMENT AND JURISDICTION (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-107) › Section 13-6-107 - [Repealed]

L. 92: Entire section added, p. 290, § 1, effective April 23. L. 94: (5), (9), (10), and (11) amended and (13) added, p. 2005, § 1, effective 1/1/1995. L. 98: (1) and (5) amended, p. 244, § 2, effective April 13. L. 99: Entire section repealed, p. 501, § 6, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-201 - Classification of counties

(1)
For such organizational and administrative purposes concerning county courts as are specified in this part 2, counties shall be classified as provided in subsection (2) of this section. The classifications established in this section shall not have any effect upon any classifications now provided by law for any other purpose and specifically shall have no effect upon the existing classification of counties for the purpose of fixing judicial salaries for county judges as provided by section
13-30-103
.
(2)
Classes of counties for this part 2 are:
(a)
Class A.
Class A shall consist of the city and county of Denver.
(b)
Class B.
Class B consists of the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Fremont, Garfield, Jefferson, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, Pueblo, Summit, Weld, and the city and county of Broomfield.
(c)
Class C.
Class C consists of the counties of Alamosa, Delta, Las Animas, Logan, Morgan, Otero, Prowers, and Rio Grande.
(d)
Class D.
Class D shall consist of the counties of Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Dolores, Elbert, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Moffat, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Rio Blanco, Routt, Teller, Washington, and Yuma.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 113, §1, eff. 4/21/2022.
L. 64: p. 411, § 7. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-1. L. 72: p. 591, § 59. L. 75: (2)(b) and (2)(d) amended, p. 563, § 1, effective July 1. L. 77: (2)(b) R&RE and (2)(c) amended, p. 783, §§ 1, 2, effective 7/1/1978. L. 81: (1) amended, p. 2025, § 15, effective July 14. L. 92: (2)(b) and (2)(d) amended, p. 274, § 1, effective February 12. L. 93: (2)(b) and (2)(d) amended, p. 1774, § 31, effective June 6. L. 97: (2)(b) and (2)(d) amended, p. 984, § 1, effective 7/1/1998. L. 2001: (2)(b) amended, p. 56, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2007: (1), (2)(b), and (2)(c) amended, p. 363, § 1, effective April 2. L. 2009: (2)(b) and (2)(c) amended, (HB 09 -1037), ch. 18, p. 95, §1, effective March 18.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-203 - Qualifications of judges

(1)
The county judge shall be a qualified elector of the county for which he is elected or appointed and shall reside there so long as he serves as county judge.
(2)
In counties of Class A and B, no person shall be eligible for election or appointment to the office of county judge unless he has been admitted to the practice of law in Colorado.
(3)
In counties of Class C and Class D, a person is not eligible for appointment to the office of county judge unless he or she has graduated from high school or has successfully completed a high school equivalency examination, as defined in section
22-33-102
(8.5), C.R.S.
(4)
Repealed.
(5)
Judges-elect who have not been admitted to the practice of law shall not take office for the first time as county judge until they have attended an institute on the duties and functioning of the county court to be held under the supervision of the supreme court, unless such attendance is waived by the supreme court. Judges who are attorneys and who are taking office for the first time as county judge may attend this institute if they wish. All judges are entitled to their actual and necessary expenses while attending this institute. The supreme court shall establish the institute to which this subsection (5) refers and shall provide that it be held when the appointment of a sufficient number of nonlawyer county judges warrants, as determined by the chief justice.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 102,§ 2, eff. 4/7/2014.
L. 64: p. 412, § 9. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-3. L. 67: p. 457, § 9. L. 69: p. 250, § 10. L. 72: p. 592, § 61. L. 73: p. 1402, § 30. L. 79: (3) amended and (4) repealed, pp. 599, 602, §§ 16, 30, effective July 1. L. 2014: (3) amended, (SB 14-058), ch. 102, p. 377, § 2, effective April 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-204 - Activities of judges

(1)
In counties of Class A and B, county judges shall devote their full time to judicial duties and shall not engage in the private practice of law. They may also serve as municipal judges in counties of Class A but may not do so in counties of Class B.
(2)
In counties of Class C and D, county judges, if admitted to the bar, may engage in the private practice of law in courts other than the county court and in matters which have not and will not come before the county court and may serve as municipal judges.
(3)
County judges of any class county may be appointed as magistrates in juvenile matters and as magistrates for the district court in mental health matters and shall receive no additional compensation for such service. County judges may accept appointment as magistrates in any other matter, and for such service a county judge is entitled to such compensation as the appointing district judge may allow, payable from funds provided under sections
13-3-104
and
13-3-106
.
L. 64: p. 413, § 10. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-4. L. 79: (3) amended, p. 764, § 13, effective July 1. L. 91: (3) amended, p. 356, § 9, effective April 9.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-205 - Term and appointment of judges

The term of office of county judges shall be four years. County judge appointments shall be made pursuant to section 20 of article VI of the state constitution. This section shall not apply to the city and county of Denver, and the term of office and manner of selection of county judges therein shall be determined by the charter and ordinances thereof.
L. 64: p. 413, § 11. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-5. L. 72: p. 592, § 62.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-206 - Vacancies

(1)
If the office of a county judge, except in the city and county of Denver, becomes vacant because of death, resignation, failure to be retained in office pursuant to section 25 of article VI of the state constitution, or other cause, the governor, as provided in section 20 of article VI of the state constitution, shall appoint an individual possessing the qualifications specified in section
13-6-203
.
(2)
If the office of a county judge becomes vacant, the general assembly encourages the judicial district nominating commission in certifying the names of the nominees to the governor to give preference to persons who:
(a)
Reside within the county in which the vacancy occurs; and
(b)
Have been admitted to practice law in the state.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 194,§ 1, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 64: p. 413, § 12. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-6. L. 67: p. 457, § 10. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (SB 16-153), ch. 194, p. 684, § 1, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-207 - [Repealed]

L. 64: p. 413, § 13. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-7. L. 69: p. 250, § 11. L. 79: Entire section repealed, p. 602, § 30, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-208 - Special associate, associate, and assistant county judges

(1)
In order to provide for the expeditious handling of county court business and for county court sessions in population centers which are not county seats, there may be created in counties designated by law the positions of special associate county judge, associate county judge, and assistant county judge.
(2)
Special associate, associate, and assistant county judges, when so provided by law, except in the city and county of Denver, shall be elected or appointed at the same time, in the same manner, and for the same term, and shall possess the same qualifications, as the county judges of their respective counties. Vacancies in positions for special associate, associate, and assistant county judges shall be filled in the same manner as a vacancy in the office of county judge.
(3)
The location of the official residence and court chambers for the purpose of holding court of special associate, associate, and assistant county judges shall be as prescribed by law. Travel and maintenance expenses shall be allowed special associate, associate, and assistant county judges only when they are performing official duties outside of their official places of residence.
(4)
Special associate, associate, and assistant county judges when actually performing judicial duties shall have all the jurisdiction and power of a county judge, and their orders and judgments shall be those of the county court.
(5)
Repealed.
(6)
Special associate, associate, and assistant county judges in counties of Classes B, C, and D, if admitted to the bar, may engage in the private practice of law in courts other than the county court and in matters which have not and will not come before the county court, and may serve as municipal judges.
L. 64: p. 414, § 14. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-8. L. 67: p. 457, § 11. L. 71: p. 370, § 1. L. 80: (5) repealed, p. 578, § 8, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-209 - Special associate and associate county judges - designated counties

(1)
In the county of Montrose there shall be an associate county judge who shall maintain his or her official residence in Montrose county and court chambers in that portion of Montrose county that is included in the southwestern water conservation district as set forth and described in section
37-47-103
, C.R.S.
(2)
In the county of Garfield there shall be a special associate county judge who shall maintain an official residence in Garfield county and court chambers in the city of Rifle.
(3)
In the county of Rio Blanco there must be an associate county judge who shall maintain an official residence in Rio Blanco County and court chambers in the city of Rangely.
(4)
Repealed.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 113, §2, eff. 4/21/2022.
L. 64: p. 414, § 15. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-9. L. 67: p. 485, § 2. L. 71: p. 371, § 2. L. 75: (4) repealed, p. 564, § 3, effective 1/1/1979. L. 2012: (1) amended, (HB 12-1323), ch. 105, p. 358, § 1, effective April 13.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-210 - [Repealed]

L. 64: p. 415, § 16. L. 65: p. 477, §§ 1, 2. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-10. L. 67: p. 304, § 1. L. 69: p. 263, § 1. L. 72: p. 592, § 63. L. 77: (1) repealed, p. 785, § 2, effective July 1. L. 79: (3) amended, p. 607, § 1, effective May 18. L. 90: (2) repealed, p. 861, § 1, effective March 22. L. 92: (3) repealed, p. 275, § 3, effective February 12.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-211 - Appointment of clerk

(1)
(a)
The position of clerk of the county court is established in counties of Classes A, B, C, and D, except as otherwise provided in this section and in section
13-3-107
.
(b)
In counties of Class A, the appointment of the clerk shall be made and his salary fixed as prescribed in the charter and ordinances of such county.
(c)
In counties of Classes B, C, and D, the appointment and salary of the clerk shall be in accordance with the provisions of section
13-3-105
.
(2)
In such counties as may be determined by the chief justice, the functions of the office of the clerk of the county court may be performed by a consolidated office serving both the district and county courts, as provided in section
13-3-107
.
(3)
In any county in which there is no clerk of the county court provided pursuant to the provisions of section
13-3-105
, the judge of the county court shall act as ex officio clerk without further compensation and have all the duties and powers of the clerk.
L. 64: p. 416, § 20. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-14. L. 69: p. 251, § 14. L. 79: (2) amended, p. 599, § 17, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-212 - Duties of clerk

(1)
The powers and duties of the clerk of the county court shall be similar to the powers and duties of the clerk of the district court exclusive of the powers of the district court clerk in probate and shall include such duties as may be assigned to him by law, by court rules, and by the county judge.
(2)
Upon approval by the chief justice of the supreme court, the chief judge of a judicial district may authorize, either generally or in specific cases, the clerk of the county court to do the following:
(a)
Issue bench warrants, misdemeanor or felony warrants, and writs of restitution upon written or oral order of a judge;
(b)
Advise defendants in criminal cases of their procedural and constitutional rights;
(c)
Accept pleas of not guilty in all criminal cases and set dates for hearings or trials in such cases;
(d)
Subject to the requirements of the Colorado rules of civil procedure, enter default and default judgments and issue process for the enforcement of said judgments;
(e)
Under the direction of a judge, grant continuances, set motions for hearing, and set cases for trial; and
(f)
With the consent of the defendant, accept pleas of guilty and admissions of liability and impose penalties pursuant to a schedule approved by the presiding judge in misdemeanor cases involving violations of wildlife and parks and outdoor recreation laws for which the maximum penalty in each case is a fine of not more than one thousand dollars; and in misdemeanor traffic and traffic infraction cases involving the regulation of vehicles and traffic for which the penalty specified in section
42-4-1701
, or elsewhere in articles
2
to
4
of title
42
, in each case is less than three hundred dollars; and in civil infraction cases. A clerk shall not levy a fine greater than these amounts nor sentence any person to jail. If, in the judgment of the clerk, a fine greater than these amounts or a jail sentence is justified, the case must be certified to the judge of the county court for rearraignment and trial de novo.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 68, §3, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 64: p. 417, § 21. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-15. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 608, § 1, effective April 25. L. 83: (2)(f) amended, p. 602, § 1, effective July 1. L. 84: (2)(f) amended, p. 921, § 7, effective 1/1/1985. L. 94: (2)(f) amended, p. 2549, § 30, effective 1/1/1995.
For court clerk's duties, see article 1 of this title and §13-5-125 ; for law enforcement and penalties relating to wildlife and parks and outdoor recreation, see articles 6 and 15 of title 33 .
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-213 - [Repealed]

L. 64: p. 417, § 22. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-16. L. 69: p. 251, § 15. L. 79: Entire section repealed, p. 602, § 30, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-214 - Other employees

(1)
In counties of Class A, such deputy clerks, assistants, reporters, stenographers, and bailiffs as shall be necessary for the transaction of the business of the county court may be appointed and their compensation fixed in the manner provided in the charter and ordinances thereof.
(2)
In counties of Classes B, C, and D, there shall be appointed such deputy clerks, assistants, reporters, stenographers, and bailiffs as are necessary, in accordance with the provisions of section
13-3-105
.
L. 64: p. 417, § 23. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-17. L. 69: p. 252, § 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-215 - Presiding judges

In each county court which has more than one county judge, the court, by rule, shall provide for the designation of a presiding judge. If there is a failure to select a presiding judge by rule, the chief justice shall designate a presiding judge.
L. 64: p. 418, § 24. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-18. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 599, § 18, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-216 - Judges to sit separately

In each county court which has more than one county judge, each judge shall sit separately for the trial of cases and the transaction of judicial business, and each court so held shall be known as the county court of the county wherein held. Each judge shall have all of the powers which he might have if he were the sole judge of the court, including the power to vacate his own judgments, decrees, or orders, or those of a predecessor when permitted by law, but not county court orders of another judge of the same county court who is still in office.
L. 64: p. 418, § 25. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-19.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-217 - Judges may sit en banc

In each county court which has more than one judge, the court may sit en banc for the purpose of making rules of court, the appointment of a clerk and other employees, pursuant to section
13-3-105
, and the conduct of other business relating to the administration of the court, as authorized by and subject to the approval of the chief justice of the supreme court.
L. 64: p. 418, § 26. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-20. L. 67: p. 458, § 14. L. 69: p. 252, § 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-218 - Assignment of county judges and retired county judges to other courts authorized

Any county judge or retired county judge who has been licensed to practice law in this state for five years may be assigned by the chief justice of the supreme court, pursuant to section 5 (3) of article VI of the state constitution, to perform judicial duties in any district court, the probate court of the city and county of Denver, or the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver.
L. 67: p. 458, § 15. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-21. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 570, § 4, effective 11/14/1986.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 2 - JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-219) › Section 13-6-219 - Judge as party to a case - recusal of judge upon motion

(1)
If a judge or former judge of a county court is a party in his or her individual and private capacity in a case that is to be tried within any county court in the same judicial district in which the judge or former judge is or was a judge of a county court, any party to the case may file a timely motion requesting that the judge who is appointed to preside over the case recuse himself or herself from the case.
(2)
If a county court receives a motion filed by a party pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the judge who is appointed to preside over the case shall recuse himself or herself if he or she is a judge of a county court in the same judicial district in which the judge or former judge who is a party to the case in his or her individual and private capacity is or was a judge of a county court.
(3)
If a judge recuses himself or herself pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the chief justice of the Colorado supreme court or his or her designee shall appoint a judge from outside the judicial district to preside over the case.
L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 436, § 2, effective August 5.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 3 - GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS (§§ 13-6-301 — 13-6-311) › Section 13-6-301 - Court rules

Each county court possesses the power to make rules for the conduct of its business to the extent that such rules are not in conflict with the rules of the supreme court or the laws of the state, but are supplementary thereto. In each county court which has more than one judge, or has an associate judge sitting regularly, the court shall make such rules as it deems necessary for the classification, arrangement, and distribution of the business of the court among the several judges thereof. All county court rules are subject to review by the supreme court.
L. 64: p. 418, § 27. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-15-1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 3 - GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS (§§ 13-6-301 — 13-6-311) › Section 13-6-302 - Terms of court

Terms of the county court shall be fixed by rule of the court in each county; except that at least one term shall be held in each county in each year.
L. 64: p. 419, § 28. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-15-2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 3 - GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS (§§ 13-6-301 — 13-6-311) › Section 13-6-303 - Place of holding court

In each county, the county court shall sit at the county seat, and the county court by rule or order also may provide for hearing and trials to be held in locations other than the county seat. In particular, if the corporate limits of a municipality extend into two counties, the county court of either county, for the hearing of matters for which venue is properly laid before them or the requirements thereof are waived, may sit at any place within such municipality without regard to the location of the county line. Where the county court sits regularly at locations other than the county seat, proper venue within the county shall be fixed by court rule.
L. 64: p. 419, § 29. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-15-3.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 3 - GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS (§§ 13-6-301 — 13-6-311) › Section 13-6-304 - Court facilities

The county commissioners shall provide court facilities at the county seat and are authorized to do so elsewhere. Such facilities may be provided by arrangement with municipal authorities, by rental, or by other appropriate means.
L. 64: p. 419, § 30. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-15-4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 13 - COURTS AND COURT PROCEDURE (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-100-104) › COURTS OF RECORD (§§ 13-1-101 — 13-9-124) › Article 6 - COUNTY COURTS (§§ 13-6-101 — 13-6-504) › Part 3 - GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS (§§ 13-6-301 — 13-6-311) › Section 13-6-305 - Maintenance of records

(1)
Permanent records of the county court shall be maintained at the office of the clerk of the court at the county seat.
(2)
(a)
If the county court sits regularly at a location other than the county seat, and the court so provides by rule, cases may be docketed at such locations, and thereafter all pleadings, writs, judgments, and other documents in the case shall be filed at such other location.
(b)
Repealed.
(c)
In criminal cases, a single copy of items filed is sufficient. A notice of docketing of criminal cases with sufficient information to identify the defendant and the offense charged shall be forwarded forthwith to the clerk of the court at the county seat. After termination of the case, all records on file and a transcript of the judgment shall be forwarded to the county seat.
L. 64: p. 419, § 31. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-15-5. L. 79: (2)(b) repealed, p. 602, § 30, effective July 1.