Tag:structural error

The state Supreme Court also reviewed the appeals court’s decision in Clark v. People, finding an erroneous denial of a juror challenge for cause wasn’t structural because the trial court acted in good faith and the juror didn’t end up serving on the jury.

The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court’s decision involving DU’s Office of Equal Opportunity Procedures.

The appeals court released two opinions on Feb. 8, including an opinion on whether structural error applies when an empanelment oath isn’t administered.

The Colorado Court of Appeals found a trial court erred by not removing a potential juror who expressed racial bias.