A Message from Judge Wayne Patton to the CDBA Membership I have been handling the small claims docket in Eagle for almost 4 years. I have been very fortunate in that 22 lawyers/mediators have volunteered their time to mediate small claims cases. The mediation program has been very successful. I have had many litigants tell [...]
Please review the attached the notices for the upcoming fiscal year’s court appointed counsel contracts and compensation rates. FY13 Mental Health Cases hourly FY13 Truancy Flat Rate FY13 DN hourly Contact the State Court Administrator with any questions. Share This Post! Tweet
The Office of Dispute Resolution has launched a new page on the website for persons interested in becoming contract mediators. Today marks the start of the annual application period. All persons interested in contracting with ODR for FY13 must complete an application online by Friday March 30th Share This Post! Tweet
On February 16., 2012, the Fifth Judicial District revised Administrative Order 07-05, which primarily pertains to delay reduction orders in civil and domestic relations cases. Order 07-05 was updated mainly to reflect the recent time calculation changes to the Colorado Civil Rules. However, a few small language changes were also made to enhance clarity and [...]
As many attorneys are likely already aware, the Colorado Supreme Court recently amended the prevailing rules to create a number of time calculation changes. The Court adopted the amendments on December 14, 2011, and they became effective on January 1, 2012. A redlined copy of these time calculation changes is available via the Colorado Judicial [...]
The Northwest Colorado Legal Services Project (“NCLSP”) recently provided the CDBA with its 2010 Pro Bono Report. It summarizes participation across the Fifth Judicial District in donating attorney hours for legal assistance in 2010. The Report noted applications for help increased 61% from 2008 to 2009, and another 7% from 2009 to 2010. As a [...]
The Continental Divide Bar Association congratulates Judge Mark D. Thompson, who was sworn in at the Summit County District Court on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. For more details, please see the Summit Daily News article covering the event. Share This Post! Tweet
On November 18, 2010, the Colorado Judicial Institute (“CJI”) held its Annual Dinner to formally recognize the winners of their Judicial Excellence Awards as well as to raise funds to support the Judicial Education Fund. In recognition of excellence in Colorado courts, CJI annually acknowledges the efforts of three outstanding judges – one each for [...]
The High Country Conservation Center, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing solutions to waste reduction and resource conservation for our mountain community, is looking for a legal expert to join our Board of Directors. Duties include attending monthly board meetings, chairing the Compliance Committee, and providing oversight and recommendations on board policies. Experience [...]
As you know, the mission of Colorado Legal Services is to provide high quality, civil legal services to low income persons throughout the state of Colorado, including the County or Counties within the jurisdiction of your Judicial District or Court, your Bar Association or within the scope of your Bar Association activities. Our efforts to [...]
The Colorado Bar Association (CBA) has established an Appellate Pro Bono Program that provides free volunteer attorneys in a small number of appellate cases involving civil matters. With regard to a matter before the Colorado Supreme Court, a civil matter for the purposes of this program does not include criminal cases or cases involving post [...]
The Mesa County Bar Association has hosted this event for the past 11 years. Hoskin, Farina & Kampf, P.C., P.O. Box 40, Grand Junction CO 81502, www.hfak.com is in charge of planning, organization, and recruitment of volunteers for the event. On behalf of the Mesa County Bar, the Hoskin firm is seeking attorney and judge [...]
