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Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments - THE JANUARY 11, 2023 HEARING SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE HERE

Colorado Rules of Judicial Discipline - New Rule 41

Deadline to submit Comments:  December 28, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Deadline to request to Speak at Public Hearing:  January 3, 2023 at 4 p.m.

The Colorado Supreme Court will hold a hearing on the proposed Rule 41 of the Colorado Rules of Judicial Discipline on January 11, 2023 at 3 p.m. The Court also requests written public comments by any interested person on the proposed rule.  Public comments may be submitted in letter format addressed as follows:  Colorado Supreme Court, 2 E. 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80202.  If submitting a public comment by email, please attach your submission as a separate document to your email in Word or PDF format.  Comments and speaking requests may be emailed to supremecourtrules@judicial.state.co.us.  Any written comments received by the deadline will be uploaded here after the comment period closes.

Justice Márquez has recused from any participation in this rulemaking proceeding.

 

Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments - THE FEBRUARY 7, 2023 HEARING AGENDA IS AVAILABLE HERE

Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure - Rule 24

Deadline for Comments:  January 25, 2023 at 4 p.m.
Deadline to request to Speak at Public Hearing:  January 31, 2023 at 4 p.m.

The Colorado Supreme Court will hold a hearing on the proposed changes to the Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure on February 7, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.  The Court also requests written public comments by any interested person on the proposed rule.  Public comments may be submitted in letter format addressed as follows:  Colorado Supreme Court, 2 E. 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80202.  If submitting a public comment by email, please attach your submission as a separate document to your email in Word or PDF format.  Comments and speaking requests may be emailed to: supremecourtrules@judicial.state.co.us.

Written comments received by the deadline will be uploaded here after the comment period closes. - PUBLIC COMMENTS

For additional materials,  including the committee’s minority report, please see the Rules of Criminal Procedure Committee webpage.

 

Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments - ****PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN CANCELLED***
Unauthorized Practice of Law Rules
Rules 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 232.1, 232.2, 232.3, 232.4, 232.5, 232.6, 232.7, 232.8, 232.9, 232.10, 232.11, 232.12, 232.13, 232.14, 232.15, 232.16, 232.17, 232.18, 232.19, 232.20, 232.21, 232.22, 232.23, 232.24, 232.25, 232.26, 232.27, 232.28, 232.29, 232.30, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 240.1, and 240.2

Deadline for Comments:  November 28, 2022 at 4 p.m.

Deadline to request to Speak at Public Hearing:  December 5, 2022 at 4 p.m.

The Colorado Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on the proposed changes to the Unauthorized Practice of Law Rules on December 14, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.  The Court also requests written public comments by any interested person on the proposed rule.  Public comments may be submitted in letter format addressed as follows:  Colorado Supreme Court, 2 E. 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80202.  If submitting a public comment by email, please attach your submission as a separate document to your email in Word or PDF format.  Comments and speaking requests may be emailed to:

supremecourtrules@judicial.state.co.us.

All speaking requests must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 5, 2022.  Any written comments will be uploaded here after the comment period closes.  No written comments were received.

 

Notice of Public Hearing on November 16, 2022 at 2 p.m. - Click here for Hearing Schedule
PALS Implementation Report and Plan
Letter to Advisory CommitteeAttachment 1Attachment 2

Deadline to request to speak at Public Hearing:  November 10, 2022 at 4 p.m.

The Colorado Supreme Court has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed PALS Implementation Report and Plan listed below.
Requests to speak at the hearing may be emailed to:
                                supremecourtrules@judicial.state.co.us.
All speaking requests must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 10, 2022.

 

Notice of Request for Comments
PALS implementation report and plan

Letter to Advisory Committee, Attachment 1, Attachment 2

Deadline for Comments:  SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 at 4 p.m.

The Colorado Supreme Court requests written public comments by any interested person on the PALS implementation report and plan.  Public comments may be submitted in letter format addressed as follows:  Colorado Supreme Court, 2 E. 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203.  If submitting a public comment by email, please attach your submission as a separate document to your email in Word or PDF format and send to supremecourtrules@judicial.state.co.us

Written comments will be posted here after the comment period closes.


Notice of Request for Comments
Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct
Deadline for Comments:  July 22, 2022, at 4 p.m.

The Colorado Supreme Court requests written public comments by any interested person on the proposed changes to Rule 1.8 and Comments of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.  Public comments may be submitted in letter format addressed as follows:  Colorado Supreme Court, 2 E. 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80202.  If submitting a public comment by email, please attach your submission as a separate document to your email in Word or PDF format and email to supremecourtrules@judicial.state.co.us 

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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