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§ 13-5-101. Judicial Districts and Terms

[ Editor’s note: This version of this section is effective until January 7, 2025. ] The state is divided into twenty-two judicial districts as prescribed by this part 1. Terms of court shall be fixed by rules adopted by the district court in each district; except that at least one term of court shall be […]

§ 13-5-102. First District

The first judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Gilpin and Jefferson. The number of judges for the first judicial district shall be eleven. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2004, the number of judges for the first judicial district shall be twelve. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2008, the […]

§ 13-5-103. Second District

The second judicial district shall be composed of the city and county of Denver. The number of judges for the second judicial district shall be nineteen. Effective January 1, 1978, the number of judges shall be twenty. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2008, the number of judges for the second judicial district shall […]

§ 13-5-104. Third District

The third judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Las Animas and Huerfano. The number of judges for the third judicial district shall be two. The third judicial district shall be divided into two divisions. The northern division shall consist of the county of Huerfano, and the southern division shall consist of the […]

§ 13-5-105. Fourth District

The fourth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of El Paso and Teller. The number of judges for the fourth judicial district shall be fifteen. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2002, the number of judges for the fourth judicial district shall be sixteen. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2003, […]

§ 13-5-106. Fifth District

The fifth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, and Summit. The number of judges for the fifth judicial district shall be six. Repealed. At least one of the judges for the fifth judicial district shall maintain his or her official chambers and residence in the county of Eagle, […]

§ 13-5-107. Sixth District

The sixth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Archuleta, La Plata, and San Juan. The number of judges for the sixth judicial district shall be two. (Deleted by amendment, L. 2012.) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection (2), subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2012, the number of […]

§ 13-5-108. Seventh District

The seventh judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel. The number of judges for the seventh judicial district shall be three. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2003, the number of judges for the seventh judicial district shall be four. Notwithstanding the provisions of […]

§ 13-5-109. Eighth District

The eighth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Larimer and Jackson. The number of judges for the eighth judicial district shall be five. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2007, the number of judges for the eighth judicial district shall be six. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2008, the […]

§ 13-5-110. Ninth District

The ninth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Garfield, Pitkin, and Rio Blanco. The number of judges for the ninth judicial district shall be five. (Deleted by amendment, L. 2013.) Source: L. 64: p. 400, § 10. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-12-10. L. 72: p. 188, § 1. L. 2007: (2) amended, p. […]

§ 13-5-111. Tenth District

The tenth judicial district shall be composed of the county of Pueblo. The number of judges for the tenth judicial district shall be six. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2008, the number of judges for the tenth judicial district shall be seven. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2019, the number of […]

§ 13-5-112. Eleventh District

The eleventh judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Park. The number of judges for the eleventh judicial district shall be three. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2007, the number of judges for the eleventh judicial district shall be four. The eleventh judicial district shall be divided […]

§ 13-5-113. Twelfth District

The twelfth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache. The number of judges for the twelfth judicial district shall be two. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2007, the number of judges for the twelfth judicial district shall be three. Subject to available appropriations, […]

§ 13-5-114. Thirteenth District

The thirteenth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma. The number of judges for the thirteenth judicial district shall be four. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2019, the number of judges for the thirteenth judicial district is five. Source: L. 64: p. […]

§ 13-5-115. Fourteenth District

The fourteenth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Grand, Moffat, and Routt. The number of judges for the fourteenth judicial district shall be two. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2007, the number of judges for the fourteenth judicial district shall be three. Source: L. 64: p. 401, § 15. C.R.S. […]

§ 13-5-116. Fifteenth District

The fifteenth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Prowers. The number of judges for the fifteenth judicial district shall be two. Source: L. 64: p. 401, § 16. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-12-16.

§ 13-5-117. Sixteenth District

The sixteenth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Bent, Crowley, and Otero. The number of judges for the sixteenth judicial district shall be two. Source: L. 64: p. 401, § 17. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-12-17.

§ 13-5-118. Seventeenth District

The seventeenth judicial district shall be composed of the county of Adams and the city and county of Broomfield. The number of judges for the seventeenth judicial district shall be eight. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2002, the number of judges for the seventeenth judicial district shall be nine. Subject to available appropriations, […]

§ 13-5-119. Eighteenth District

[ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (1) is effective until January 7, 2025.] The eighteenth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln. (1) [ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (1) is effective January 7, 2025. ] The eighteenth judicial district shall be composed of Arapahoe county. […]

§ 13-5-120. Nineteenth District

The nineteenth judicial district shall be composed of the county of Weld. The number of judges for the nineteenth judicial district shall be four. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2002, the number of judges for the nineteenth judicial district shall be five. Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2003, the number of […]