Tag:judicial discipline
Courts
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.
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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.
Legislature
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.
Legislature
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.
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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.
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What’s Next for Judicial Discipline in Colorado?
On Wednesday, lawmakers laid out proposed changes to how judicial discipline cases are handled in Colorado.
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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.
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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.