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8BD6CF1066DF104F87258861006B603C Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM THE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE

INTERIM COMMITTEE  LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE
Date Jun 14, 2022      
Location Old State Library



Presentation from the Commission on Judicial Discipline - Committee Discussion Only


01:33:17 PM  

A panel from the Commission on Judicial Discipline presented to the committee:  Christopher Gregory, Executive Director; Elizabeth Espinosa Krupa, Chair; and, David Prince, Vice-Chair. 

The Commission on Judicial Discipline presentation is located here:  https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/lcs/judicial_discipline_in_colorado.pdf

03:16:32 PM  

The presenters explained the purpose of the commission, its scope, and authority.   The panel walked the committee through the complaint process and informal and formal proceedings. 

The panel made recommendations to improve commission operations, including rulemaking authority,  recusal, and special master selection.   The commission also recommended longer terms for members and a standard for conflict resolution.

Committee members asked questions about gaps in the system and recommendations for improvement.  Committee discussion ensued about interaction and cooperation with the Judicial Department. 






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