Our Mission

Discover how four Colorado judges are advancing judicial equity, trauma-informed courts, judicial equity, and work-life balance, as recognized by the Colorado Judicial Institute at the 2026 Judicial Excellence for Colorado Awards Dinner.

In 2024, over half a million Coloradans voted for president but completely skipped the judicial retention questions. This phenomenon—known as "ballot drop-off"—means hundreds of thousands of voters leave critical decisions about our legal system blank.

In a recent piece published in The Docket by Rian Nelson for the Colorado Judicial Institute, we dive into why this matters and how Coloradans can make informed choices without getting bogged down in party politics.

Everyone, at some point and in some job, will have a performance review. They are critical to ensuring that an office, store, or team runs smoothly. It’s a place of accountability for both the supervisor and the employee. They are routine at almost every workplace, and in the state of Colorado, the position of judge is no different; only their supervisors are the public.

Colorado doesn't elect judges through partisan campaigns. Instead, our state uses a merit selection system designed to balance judicial independence with public accountability.