Contact Information |
Contact Us |
About the Supreme Court |
Justices of the Supreme Court |
Live and Archived Oral Argument Videos |
Protocols |
Clerk of the Court |
Law Clerk Applicants |
Visting the Supreme Court |
State of the Judiciary |
Administration |
Chief Justice Directives |
Chief Justice Administrative Orders |
Adopted & Proposed Rule Changes |
Supreme Court Committees |
Judicial Nominating Commissions |
Recognition for Pro Bono Services |
Home
Courts
Supreme Court
Chief Justice Directives
This index includes all directives currently in effect, from the directive consolidation on Jan. 1, 1985, through the current date. The index references those directives that were amended, replaced, or repealed.
In the event that a Chief Justice Directive has been amended, replaced or repealed and you would like to view the original directive, contact the State Court Administrator's Office for instructions and fees to obtain them at (720) 625-5000.
The court website is unable to support multiple formats and has chosen the Adobe Acrobat portable document format (pdf) as a standard. Please obtain the necessary plugin for your browser to enable you to read and download these documents.
Click the column headers to sort the results as desired. Click a second time to reverse the sort order.
Chief Justice Directives |
This index includes all directives currently in effect, from the directive consolidation on Jan. 1, 1985, through the current date. The index references those directives that were amended, replaced, or repealed.
In the event that a Chief Justice Directive has been amended, replaced or repealed and you would like to view the original directive, contact the State Court Administrator's Office for instructions and fees to obtain them at (720) 625-5000.
The court website is unable to support multiple formats and has chosen the Adobe Acrobat portable document format (pdf) as a standard. Please obtain the necessary plugin for your browser to enable you to read and download these documents.
Click the column headers to sort the results as desired. Click a second time to reverse the sort order.
Topic | Number | Notes |
Jury Appreciation Day |
23-04 | Effective August 7, 2023 |
Virtual Proceedings Policy |
23-03 | Effective August 1, 2023 |
Livestreaming Criminal Trial Court Proceedings |
23-02 | Effective May 15, 2023 |
Abandoned Estate Documents Filed pursuant to C.R.S. §15-23-101, et.seq. + Show all topics in this CJD |
23-01 | |
Reporting of Judicial Misconduct by employees + Show all topics in this CJD |
22-01 | November 2022 |
Court Appointments of Parental Responsibility Evaluators |
21-02 | Concerning Court Appointments of Parental Responsibility Evaluators -Effective January 1, 2022 Amended April 27, 2022 |
Establishment of Statewide Probation Priorities |
21-01 | Establishment of Statewide Probation Priorities Repeals and Replaces CJD 16-01 |
Retention, Transmission, and Viewing of Sensitive Records + Show all topics in this CJD |
16-03 | |
Court Appointments Through the Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel + Show all topics in this CJD |
16-02 |
Attachment B Amended April 2023 Amended November 9, 2022 Attachment B Amended March 2022 Amended effective October 1, 2021 Amended Effective March 15, 2021 Attachment B Amended March 2021 Amended April 2020 Amended Feb 2020 Attachment B Amended March 2019 Attachment B Amended Feb 2018 Amended, Effective July 1, 2017 Attachment B Amended Feb 2017 Amended Jul1 2016 |
Public Access to Administrative Records of the Judicial Branch |
15-01 |
Repealed Nov2 2015 If you are seeking a copy of CJD 15-01 please contact: terri.morrison@judicial.state.co.us |
Appointment of State-Funded Counsel in Juvenile Delinquency Cases + Show all topics in this CJD |
14-01 |
Attachment B Amended April 2023 Attachment B Amended March 2022 Amended effective Oct. 1, 2021 Attachment B Amended Feb 2021 Attachment B Amended Feb 2020 Attachment B Amended Mar 2019 Attachment B Amended Feb 2018 Attachment B Amended Feb 2017 Attachment B Amended Jan 2016 Attachment B Amended Jan 2015 |
Approved Forms for Self-Represented Litigants in Non-Criminal Matters + Show all topics in this CJD |
13-01 | |
Court Compensation of Expert Witnesses + Show all topics in this CJD |
12-03 |
Amended Effective July 1, 2023 Amended Effective Oct 1, 2021 Amended Jul1 2016 Amended Jul1 2015 |
Temporary Reduction of Filing Fees in Certain Civil Actions + Show all topics in this CJD |
12-02 |
Repealed Jul1 2013 If you are seeking a copy of CJD 12-02 please contact: terri.morrison@judicial.state.co.us |
Colorado Case Law in Book and Electronic Format + Show all topics in this CJD |
12-01 | |
Court Management of Protective Proceedings Matters + Show all topics in this CJD |
11-03 | |
Adopting Pilot Rules for Certain District Court Civil Cases + Show all topics in this CJD |
11-02 |
Reenacted & Amended Nov20 2015 Repealed Nov17 2015 Amended Jul11 2014 Amended Jun26 2013 Amended Oct7 2011 |
Statewide E-Filing Standards + Show all topics in this CJD |
11-01 |
Amended Mar27 2019 Amended May3 2018 Amended Nov1 2014 Amended Oct1 2014 Amended Oct1 2012 Amended Aug19 2011 |
Child Support Enforcement Division of Co. Dept. of Human Services - Pilot Project + Show all topics in this CJD |
09-01 | |
Anti-Discrimination Policy + Show all topics in this CJD |
08-06 |
Amended, Effective July 1, 2023 Amended July 1, 2022 Amended July 1, 2021 Amended October 1, 2020 Amended April 22, 2019 Amended July 1, 2013 Amended May11, 2011 *Replaced 94-02 |
Case management, Colorado standards for trial courts + Show all topics in this CJD |
08-05 | |
Hours of Operation for Trial Courts + Show all topics in this CJD |
08-04 | |
Centralized IT Purchasing + Show all topics in this CJD |
08-03 |
Amended Mar17 2015 Amended Apr2 2008 |
Assessment of Cost Recovery Fees for Maintaining the Technical Infrastructure Necessary to Support Electronic Access to Court Records, Directive Concerning + Show all topics in this CJD |
08-02 |
Amended March 2023 Amended July 2020 Amended Feb28 2015 Amended Oct1 2014 Amended Oct29 2013 Amended Oct1 2012 Amended Aug9 2011 Amended Aug6 2008 |
Court Appointments of Decision-Makers Pursuant to §14-10-128.3, C.R.S. + Show all topics in this CJD |
08-01 | |
Pilot Project - District Court Magistrates in 2nd JD Sitting in the Specialized Court to Impose Sentences to Probation on Felony Matters + Show all topics in this CJD |
07-02 |
Repealed Nov 8 2010 If you are seeking a copy of CJD 07-02 please contact: terri.morrison@judicial.state.co.us |
Communications Usage Policy; Technical, Security and System Management Concerns + Show all topics in this CJD |
07-01 |
Amended Sept 8, 2020 Amended Jun 26, 2018 Amended Apr 8, 2014 |
Language Interpreters & Access to the Courts + Show all topics in this CJD |
06-03 |
Amended March 2023 Amended October 2022 Amended May31 2016 Amended Jul1 2011 |
County court electronic filing; pilot project for + Show all topics in this CJD |
06-02 | Repealed Sep24 2009 |
Assessment of Court Fees and Costs + Show all topics in this CJD |
06-01 |
Amended Effective July 1, 2022 Amended March 2021 |
Continuing Education and Professional Practice Requirements for Continued Certification and/or Active Roster Status of Court Interpreters + Show all topics in this CJD |
05-05 | |
Pilot Project for Correctional Facility Disciplinary Action Review ? Lincoln County District Court Only |
05-04 | |
Court Reporters/Recorders + Show all topics in this CJD |
05-03 |
Amended Effective July1, 2023 Amended June 9 2021 Amended Jan11 2018 Amended Nov1 2017 Amended Mar14 2017 Amended Jul1 2015 Amended Jul1 2014 Amended May27 2014 Amended Jun25 2009 Amended Feb15 2008 *Replaced 85-10 & 98-07 |
Electronic document format under CRCP 121, 1-26 |
05-02 |
Repealed May17 2011 *Replaced by 11-01 |
Access to Court Records + Show all topics in this CJD |
05-01 |
Amended Nov 2021, Effective January 2022 For copies of CJD 05-01 effective until January 4, 2022 contact terri.morrison@judicial.state.co.us Amended Oct18 2016 Amended Apr1 2016 Amended Sep4 2014 Amended May20 2013 Amended Jul26 2011 |
Child and family investigator standards: communications, duties, general principles, role + Show all topics in this CJD |
04-08 |
Amended Effective June 29, 2023 Amended Nov.8, 2021 Effective Jan.1, 2022 Amended Sept20 2019 Amended Jan1 2016 Amended Dec13 2012 Amended Nov30 2011 Amended Apr14 2011 Attach A Amended Jun 2009 Amended Jan2 2008 Statutory Ref Corrected Jan23 2006 |
Access to Court Services and Programs for People with Disabilities + Show all topics in this CJD |
04-07 | |
Court Appointments Through the Office of the Child's Representative + Show all topics in this CJD |
04-06 |
Attachment A Amended April 2023 Amended effective January 9, 2023 Attachment A Amended March 2022 Amended Effective Oct 1, 2021 Attachment A Amended Feb 2021 Attachment A Amended Feb 2020 Amended May 2019 Attachment A Amended March 2019 Attachment A Amended Feb 2018 Attachment A Amended Feb 2017 Amended Jan1 2016 Attachment A Amended Jan1 2015 Attachment A Amended Mar1 2014 Amended & Attach A Mar15 2013 Attachment A Amended Mar1 2012 Amended Jan1 2012 Attachment A Amended Feb1 2011 Attachment A Amended Mar1 2008 *Replaced 97-02 |
Appointment & Payment Procedures for Court Appointed Counsel Pursuant to Titles 12, 13, 14, 15, 19 (Dependency & Neglect Only), 22, 27, GAL’s, CFI’s, & CV’s + Show all topics in this CJD |
04-05 |
Amended effective July 1, 2023 Attachment A Amended April 2023 Amended July 2022 & Attachment E Attachment A Amended March 2022 Attachmentt B Amended Oct 2021 Amended April 21, 2021 Attachment A Amended April 2020 Attachment A Amended Feb 2020 Amended Nov 2019 in response to HB19-1177 Attachment A Amended March 2019 Amended Jul 2018 & Attach A, D Amended Feb 2018 Attachment A Amended Feb 2017 Amended Jul1 2016 Amended Jan1 2016 Attachment A Amended Jan 2015 Amended Jul1 2014 Attachment A Amended Mar 2014 Attachment B Amended Jul 2013 Attachment A Amended Mar 2013 Attachment A Amended Mar 2012 Amended Nov1 2011 Amended Jul1 2011 |
Advisory Counsel Appointments + Show all topics in this CJD |
04-04 |
Amended Effective July 1, 2023 Attachment B Amended April 2023 Amended Eff. July 1, 2022 Attach D(1)(2) & Attach F Attachment B Amended March 2022 Attachment B Amended February 2021 Attachment B Amended Feb 2020 Attachment B Amended March 2019 Amended Jul 2018 & Attach D(1), D(2), F Attachment B Amended Feb 2018 Attachment B Amended Feb 2017 Attachment B Amended Jan 2016 Attachment B & D(1) Amended Jan 2015 Amended Nov 2014 & Attach C, D(2), F Attachment E Amended Jul 2014 Attachment B Amended Mar 2014 Attachment B Amended Mar 2013 Attachment B Amended Mar 2012 Amended Jul 2011 & Attach B Amended Nov 2010 & Attach E & F Amended Jul 2009 & Attach B, E, F Amended Jul 2008 & Attach B, E, F |
Establishment of Statewide Probation Priorities + Show all topics in this CJD |
04-03 |
Repealed/Replaced by 16-01 Effective Jan1 2016 Amended Apr19 2011 Amended April21 2010 |
Fiscal policies and procedures + Show all topics in this CJD |
04-02 | Amended September 2007 |
Filing of Disclosure Materials |
04-01 | REPEALED 3/5/04 |
Authorization of New Procedure for Motions to Withdraw in All Civil Cases | 03-02 | REPEALED 1/1/06 |
Personnel Rule 13, Suspension of + Show all topics in this CJD |
03-01 | |
Audio Visual Devices in the Eighteenth Judicial District, Use of + Show all topics in this CJD |
02-03 | |
Establishment of Statewide Probation Priorities | 02-02 | RESCINDED and REPLACED by CJD 04-03 |
Administrative leave and annual leave-sharing, temporarily extended + Show all topics in this CJD |
02-01 | |
Cesar Chavez Day |
01-01 | |
C.R.C.P. 80(a), Waiver of Application + Show all topics in this CJD |
00-02 | |
Judicial vacancies + Show all topics in this CJD |
00-01 | |
Establishment of Statewide Probation Priorities | 99-04 | RESCINDED and REPLACED by CJD 02-02 |
Administrative combination of clerks' offices - Denver District and Juvenile Courts + Show all topics in this CJD |
99-03 | Repealed February 5, 2020 |
Codes, critical and data entry procedures + Show all topics in this CJD |
99-02 | Amended 12-1-09 |
Family court matters, uniform and simplified forms + Show all topics in this CJD |
99-01 | |
Computer, license agreements + Show all topics in this CJD |
98-08 | Repealed 4-8-14 |
Equitable and Effective Utilization of Court Reporters | 98-07 | REPEALED and REPLACED by CJD 05-03 |
Compensation, solemnizing weddings and the reporting of related income + Show all topics in this CJD |
98-06 |
Amended Sep 17, 2018 Amended May 1, 2013 |
Access of the Public to Documents and Materials in the Courts | 98-05 | SUPERSEDED by CJD 05-01 |
Discovery and Disclosure for the Penalty Phase in Capital Cases | 98-04 | AMENDED 3/25/98, then REPEALED 1/15/99 |
Death penalty cases, preparation of the record in + Show all topics in this CJD |
98-03 | Amended per Chief Justice Order effective 10/23/09, Repealed 2/5/14 |
Case processing procedures, concerning permanency planning in dependency and neglect cases + Show all topics in this CJD |
98-02 | |
Costs for Indigent Persons in Civil Matters + Show all topics in this CJD |
98-01 |
Attachment A Amended April 2023 Attachment A Amended March 2022 Amended March 2021 Attachment A Amended Feb 2021 Attachment A Amended Feb 2020 Attachment A Amended March 2019 Attachment A Amended Feb 2018 Attachment A Amended Mar 2017 Attachment A Amended Jan 2016 Attachment A Amended Jan 2015 Attachment A Amended Mar 2014 Attachment A Amended Mar 2013 Attachment A Amended Mar 2012 Amended Aug 2011 Amended Mar 2011 Amended Mar 2008 & Attachment A |
Hearing-impaired people, juror service for + Show all topics in this CJD |
97-06 | |
Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluations - Criminal + Show all topics in this CJD |
97-04 | REPEALED 6/16/09 |
Computer Security in the Colorado Judicial Branch + Show all topics in this CJD |
97-03 | REPEALED and REPLACED by 07-01 |
Court Appointment of Guardians Ad Litem and Other Representatives and Counsel for Children and Indigent Persons in Titles 14,15, 19 (D&N only), 22 and 27 | 97-02 | REPEALED and REPLACED by CJD 04-05 and 04-06 Effective 5/1/04 |
Appointment of State funded Counsel in Criminal and Juvenile Delinquency Case | 97-01 | REPEALED and REPLACED by CJD 04-04 Effective 5/1/04 |
Adjudication and disposition hearings, expediting the timing of, dependency and neglect + Show all topics in this CJD |
96-08--REPEALED | Repealed Effective September 8, 2023 |
Change of venue in criminal cases + Show all topics in this CJD |
96-07 | |
Death Penalty Cases | 96-06 | REPEALED |
Establishment of Statewide Probation Priorities | 96-05 | REPEALED |
Procedures Regarding Implementation of Section 13-3-111, 6A C.R.S. (1987 & 1996 Supp.) Appointment of Retired or Resigned Justices or Judges Pursuant to Agreement of Parties-Appointment Discretionary + Show all topics in this CJD |
96-04 | |
Assignment of Juvenile Court Judges to Hear Certain Probate Matters + Show all topics in this CJD |
96-03 | |
Guardians Ad Litem in Cases Under Title 19 of the Colorado Revised Statutes | 96-02 | REPEALED and REPLACED by 97-02 |
Standard Research Fees | 96-01 | REPEALED and REPLACED by 06-01 |
Public Service Hours for Trial Courts |
95-05 |
Repealed Jul15 2008 If you are seeking a copy of CJD 95-05 please contact: terri.morrison@judicial.state.co.us |
Concerning Designation of Judges in Death Penalty Cases | 95-04 | REPEALED |
Assignment of visiting and senior judges, priorities for + Show all topics in this CJD |
95-03 | |
Self addressed, stamped envelopes (SASE) |
95-02 | |
Authority and Responsibility of Chief Judges + Show all topics in this CJD |
95-01 |
Amended Sept 2020 Amended Aug24 2016 Amended Aug17 2012 Amended Aug24 2005 Replaced CJD 85-01 on Feb17 1995 |
Support Payment Processing Fees | 94-03 | REPEALED |
Code of conduct, Colorado Judicial Branch |
94-02 | REPEALED 9/12/08 and REPLACED by 08-06 |
Creation of & Procedural Rules for Colorado Judicial Ethics Advisory Board + Show all topics in this CJD |
94-01 | Amended 10/5/04 & 12/10/06 |
Compensation, mental condition examinations in criminal and civil cases + Show all topics in this CJD |
93-03 | Repealed June, 2012, Replaced by CJD 12-03 |
Waiver of application of C.R.C.P. 80(a) |
93-02 | Amended 10/20/94 |
Order Establishing the Technology Steering Committee + Show all topics in this CJD |
93-01 | |
Hiring freeze, operation plans, and reclassifications + Show all topics in this CJD |
92-04 | |
Fees for Court Visitors | 92-03 | REPEALED and REPLACED by 97-02 |
Individual salary adjustment, suspension of rule 13 + Show all topics in this CJD |
92-02 | |
Furlough, voluntary + Show all topics in this CJD |
92-01 | |
Restriction of Expenditures of Appropriated Funds for FY 92 | 91-03 | See 92-04 |
Establishment of Statewide Probation Priorities and Creation of A Statewide Probation Advisory Committee | 91-02 | See 02-02 |
Expenditures, restriction of, appropriated funds FY91 + Show all topics in this CJD |
91-01 | |
Court Compensation of Interpreters | 90-01 | Amended 8/16/01, REPEALED & REPLACED by 06-03 |
Probation clerical personnel, voluntary transfer of + Show all topics in this CJD |
89-04 | |
Appointment of Counsel and Guardians Ad Litem for Indigent Persons | 89-03 | REPEALED and REPLACED by 97-01 & 97-02 |
Fees for Appointed Attorneys Representing Indigents in Criminal & Delinquency Prosecutions and in Other Cases | 89-02 | REPEALED and REPLACED by 97-02 |
Colorado Standards for Case Management in the Trial Courts | 89-01 | REPEALED |
No Chief Justice Directives Issued | 1988 | |
Distinguished special achievement award + Show all topics in this CJD |
87-03 | REPEALED 7/1/09 |
Allocation of new positions + Show all topics in this CJD |
87-02 | Clarified 8/28/87 |
Court compensation of experts in felony cases + Show all topics in this CJD |
87-01 | Repealed June, 2012, Replaced by CJD 12-03 |
Limiting the Length of Stay in Residential Community Corrections Facilities or Programs for Offenders Who are Placed there as a Condition of Probation | 86-03 | REPEALED 10/12/87 |
Establishing Priorities for Probation Services, Authorizing the Adoption of Procedural and Administrative Standards & Providing for the Voluntary Transfer of Personnel | 86-02 | REPEALED 1991, See 02-02 |
Discrimination, conduct of official judicial business + Show all topics in this CJD |
86-01 | |
Conference, midyear for judges + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-33 | |
Appropriated funds, restrictions FY 86 + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-32 | |
Assessment and Collection of Statutory Fines, Surcharges and Costs + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-31 | Amended 8/19/11 |
Judicial advisory council + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-30 | Amended 10/6/05 |
Closing courts during emergency weather conditions + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-29 | Amended 12/18/86 |
Judicial Resignations and Retirements | 85-28 | REPEALED and REPLACED by 00-01 |
Determination of Indigency for Alcohol or Drug Treatment + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-27 |
Repealed Nov9 2015 If you are seeking a copy of CJD 85-27 please contact: terri.morrison@judicial.state.co.us |
Eligibility Income Guidelines for Court Appointed Counsel | 85-26 | 97/01 and 97/02 |
Oaths of office for judges + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-25 |
Amended Sep 17, 2018 Amended Aug 30, 2018 |
Appointment of Attorneys to Represent Indigents | 85-24 | 97/01 and 97/02 |
Assignment of Denver District Court Judges to Hear Matters in Denver Probate Court + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-23 | |
Interest rate on appealed judgments + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-22 |
Amended 1/13/2023 |
Filing Fees and Appeal Expenses for State Agencies and Political Subdivisions | 85-21 | REPEALED |
The Colorado C.L.E. Index | 85-20 | Amended 7/1/90, REPEALED 6/24/05 |
Alcoholic beverages, prohibition of + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-19 |
Amended Effective July 1, 2023, Attach A removed Amended Jul1 1997: Attach A rev Dec1 2000 |
Fees, alcohol and drug evaluation + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-18 | REPEALED 6/16/09 |
Small Claims Transfer Requests Under Rule 503 + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-17 | |
Access of the Public to Documents and Materials in the Courts | 85-16 | SUPERSEDED by 05-01 |
C.R.C.P. 120 proceedings, presence of counsel for + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-15 | |
County Judges Sitting as County Court Referees + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-14 | |
Conflicts, scheduling + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-13 | |
Appeal File/S, preparation of + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-12 | |
Attorney Registration Number Requirements + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-11 | |
Preparation and Cost of Transcripts | 85-10 | REPLACED by 05-03 |
Handling of Special Exhibits in Appeals + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-09 |
Repealed Oct26 2015 If you are seeking a copy of CJD 85-09 please contact: terri.morrison@judicial.state.co.us |
Pre-sentence reports, transmittal to state correctional institutions + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-08 | |
Priorities for Assignment of Visiting and Senior Judges | 85-07 | REPLACED by 95-03 |
Funds from private sources, solicitation of + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-06 | |
Bonding juveniles, availability of judge or commissioner at all times + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-05 | |
Estates, Polish Nationals, notification + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-04 | |
Appeals, county court, time limit + Show all topics in this CJD |
85-03 | |
Wiretap reports |
85-02 |
Amended Jan3 2018 Amended Mar31 2016 Amended Jan8 2010 |
Authority and Responsibility of Chief Judges |
85-01 | REPLACED by 95-01 |