There are 296 Courts in Colorado, serving a population of 5,436,519 people in an area of 103,614 square miles. There is 1 Court per 18,366 people, and 1 Court per 350 square miles.
The state of Colorado is ranked 19th in Courts per capita, and 31st in Courts per square mile.
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Colorado Appellate Courts
Court Name: Colorado Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Denver
Number of Judges: 22
Court Name: Colorado Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Denver
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado County Court | Constitution | County | 136 |
| Colorado District Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 177 |
| Colorado Municipal Court | Local Legislation | Municipality | - |
| Colorado Water Court | State Legislation | Water Division | 7 |
| Denver Juvenile Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 3 |
| Denver Probate Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 1 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| DUI Courts | Local |
| Family Treatment Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | No |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Days, Circuit/District Resident: 0 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 1 year |