CO · rules
C.R.J.D. 18
Statement of Charges, Notice, and Pleadings in Formal Proceedings
(a) Commencement of Formal Proceedings, Statement of Charges, and Notice.
Special counsel shall commence formal proceedings in the name of the People of the State
of Colorado by serving a statement of charges together with a notice of formal charges on
the Judge. The case shall be captioned ‘‘In re the Matter of the People of the State of
Colorado, Complainant, and Judge [name], Respondent.’’
(1) The statement of charges shall state in ordinary and concise language the grounds
for the charges with specific reference to the alleged misconduct and applicable Canons,
Canon Rules, or Colo. RJD. The notice shall advise the Judge of his or her right to file an
answer to the statement of charges, which shall include a response to each allegation
together with applicable affirmative defenses or mitigation factors.
(2) Pleadings in formal proceedings shall follow the general format for civil pleadings.
The statement of charges, notice of formal charges, the originals of all pleadings, and the
orders of the special masters shall be filed in the office of the executive director, who shall
maintain the record of proceedings.
(b) Role of Special Counsel in Formal Proceedings. At all times during formal
proceedings, special counsel shall represent the People and shall inform the Commission
periodically concerning the status of the proceedings.
History
Source: Entire rule amended and effective December 10, 2014.
Provenance
- Source
- content.leg.colorado.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
- Content hash
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