Briefs

Polis Appoints Kelley Southerland to the 17th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis on Aug. 3 appointed Kelley Southerland to fill the vacancy on the 17th Judicial District Court.

Opioid Manufacturer Mallinckrodt Pays $18 million to Colorado

Weiser announced Aug. 2 that Mallinckrodt will pay Colorado $18 million for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

Polis Appoints Lance Clark to the Bent County Court

Gov. Jared Polis on July 29 appointed Lance Clark to the Bent County Court in the 16th Judicial District, effective immediately.

Gov. Polis Appoints Pierce Fowler to the 3rd Judicial District Court

Polis appointed Pierce Fowler to the 3rd Judicial District Court, replacing Judge Leslie Gerbracht, effective Jan. 10, 2023.

Gov. Polis Appoints Charlotte Ankeny to the El Paso County Court

Gov. Polis on July 14 appointed Charlotte Ankeny to the El Paso County Court in the 4th Judicial District.

Gov. Polis Appoints Colorado AG Phil Weiser as Interim 12th Judicial District Attorney

Polis on July 13 appointed Colorado AG Weiser to serve as interim district attorney for the 12th Judicial District beginning July 14.

Judge Christopher Baumann Named Chief Judge of the Denver District Court

Judge Christopher Baumann was named chief judge of the Denver District Court, effective Sept. 1.

Gov. Polis Appoints Samuel Vigil to the 16th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis on June 10 appointed Judge Samuel Vigil to the 16th Judicial District Court, effective July 2.

Gov. Polis Appoints Benjamin Figa to 18th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis on June 3 appointed Benjamin Figa to the 18th Judicial District Court, effective July 1.

Gov. Polis Appoints LaQunya Baker to the Arapahoe County Court

Gov. Jared Polis on June 2 appointed LaQunya Baker to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District.