Tag:judicial discipline

Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for Nov. 13

The Presiding Disciplinary Judge publicly censured a judge Nov. 13 following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward a clerk.

Commission on Judicial Discipline Recommends Censure of Former Chief Justice Nathan Coats

This is the first time the commission has recommended sanctions for a Supreme Court justice since it was created in 1963.

What Legislation Colorado’s Legal Community is Watching in 2023

Law Week caught up with bar associations and legal organizations to hear what topics and bills they’re keeping an eye on this session.

Judicial Discipline, Water Storage, Criminal Justice Reform Bills Introduced in General Assembly’s First Week

What’s already in the spotlight? Judicial discipline, water storage, alternate defense counsel contracts and criminal justice reform.

Under the Hood of Colorado’s Judicial Retention Elections

Colorado’s system for voting on judge retention is complicated, but the details matter when voters are looking to make an informed decision.

What’s Next for Judicial Discipline in Colorado?

On Wednesday, lawmakers laid out proposed changes to how judicial discipline cases are handled in Colorado.

Bill Introduced to Repeal Requirement to Confirm Legal Status Before Issuing Identification Documents

Lawmakers introduced a bill that would repeal a requirement to confirm an individual's lawful presence in the U.S. before issuing identification documents.

Supreme Court Adopts New Rules for Judicial Discipline Commission

Last week, the Colorado Supreme Court adopted rule changes for members and staff of the state’s judicial discipline commission.