Colorado § 13-6-206 Vacancies

Colorado Statutes

§ 13-6-206 — Vacancies

Colorado § 13-6-206

Title 13Courts

Art.County Courts

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Bluebook

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-6-206 (2026).

Text

(1)If the office of a county judge, except in the city and county of Denver, becomes vacant because of death, resignation, failure to be retained in office pursuant to section 25 of article VI of the state constitution, or other cause, the governor, as provided in section 20 of article VI of the state constitution, shall appoint an individual possessing the qualifications specified in section 13-6-203.

(2)If the office of a county judge becomes vacant, the general assembly encourages the judicial district nominating commission in certifying the names of the nominees to the governor to give preference to persons who:

(a)Reside within the county in which the vacancy occurs; and

(b)Have been admitted to practice law in the state.

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(1) If the office of a county judge, except in the city
and county of Denver, becomes vacant because of death, resignation, failure to be
retained in office pursuant to section 25 of article VI of the state constitution, or
other cause, the governor, as provided in section 20 of article VI of the state
constitution, shall appoint an individual possessing the qualifications specified in
section 13-6-203.

(2) If the office of a county judge becomes vacant, the general assembly
encourages the judicial district nominating commission in certifying the names of
the nominees to the governor to give preference to persons who:

(a) Reside within the county in which the vacancy occurs; and

(b) Have been admitted to practice law in the state.

Legislative History

Source: L. 64: p. 413, � 12. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-14-6. L. 67: p. 457, � 10. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (SB 16-153), ch. 194, p. 684, � 1, effective August 10.