Filing A Complaint

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Filing A Judicial Officer Complaint

Scope of Commission Authority

The Denver County Court Judicial Discipline Commission has authority to review the conduct of a Judge or, if requested by the Presiding Judge, a Magistrate of the County Court of the City and County of Denver. However, it is not a court of law and cannot review the legal or factual aspects of a Judge’s or Magistrate’s decision. The validity of a Judge’s or Magistrate’s decision can only be challenged through the appellate process. If you wish to file an appeal, you should do so without waiting to hear from the Commission. The filing of a complaint with the Commission does not extend the time to file an appeal. Furthermore, a pending complaint has no effect on any sentence, fines, fees or costs assessed by the court.

Requirement of Confidentiality

The Denver Charter mandates this to be confidential process. Therefore, all complaints, related attachments, and the proceedings shall be privileged and confidential. A complaint will not be disclosed to the Judge or Magistrate unless a formal investigation is commenced.

Instructions

You must provide all relevant information on the form below.

The “General Allegations” are the legal grounds for the Commission’s investigation. Check the applicable box or boxes under this section that relate to your complaint. The allegations are explained below:

Willful misconduct in office is an intentional act by a Judge or Magistrate that brings the judicial office into disrepute or that is prejudicial to the administration of justice. It may relate to judicial duties or personal behavior.
Willful or persistent failure to perform judicial duties may include the incompetent performance of judicial duties.
Intemperance includes extreme or immoderate personal conduct, recurring loss of temper or control, abuse of alcohol, or the use of illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs.
A violation of the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct includes discourtesy, delay in decision-making, prejudice, conflicts of interest, and inappropriate political activities.
A disability interfering with the performance of judicial duties refers to a physical or mental condition that is or is likely to become permanent.

Your “Statement of Facts” should describe the specific acts or events that caused you to believe the Judge or Magistrate may be guilty of misconduct or have a disability. Make sure you include the date, and the place of this activity, and attach any documents that may support your allegations(s). All correspondence must be marked “CONFIDENTIAL”.
Successful completion of this form will serve as the originating complaint and will be emailed to judicialconduct@denvercountcourt.org

For information about filing your complaint in person please contact the Denver County Court Presiding Judge’s Office:
Denver County Court, Judicial Discipline Commission
Denver City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street, Room 108
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 720-865-7870

Judicial Officer Complaint

Complaint to the Denver County Court, Judicial Discipline Commission

Your Information

All complaints, related attachments, and the proceedings shall be privileged and confidential. Please provide your contact information, to ensure proper handling of your complaint.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Judicial Officer Information

Please provide information on the Judicial Officer related to this complaint.

Judicial Officer Name(Required)

Please provide the name of the judicial officer (Judge or Magistrate) related to this complaint.

General Allegations(Required)

Committed acts of misconduct in office

Willfully and persistently failed to perform judicial duties

Was intemperate

Demonstrated conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice

Has a disability that interferes with the performance of judicial duties

I believe that the Judge or Magistrate named above has done the following: (check all boxes that apply).

Date of Incident(Required)

Please provide the date the incident took place. (Format: mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm)

Case Number

Statement of Facts(Required)

Please provide a summary of the facts related to this complaint. Additional facts or attachments may be requested or provided via email.

Signature

I request that these allegations be investigated and that appropriate action be taken by the Denver County Court Judicial Discipline Commission or, in the case of a magistrate, by the Presiding Judge. I have read the instructions on this page, and I understand that this matter is confidential.

Name Signature(Required)

I certify this complaint by providing my full legal name, which serves as my official signature.