ACE0261A018B66A68725889A00608C4C Hearing Summary

Elizabeth Rita and Anne McCord from the Investigations Law Group (ILG) presented an overview of the investigation they conducted about workplace culture in the Colorado Judicial Branch.  They discussed methodology and findings.  They raised concerns employees had about reporting misconduct and subsequent retaliation.  Transparency, shared cultural values, employee complaints, and absence of feedback were also discussed. 

Committee members asked questions about the complaint process, judicial discipline, and human resources.  Further inquiries were made about the ombudsperson position.  The investigators mentioned a complaint reporting tool. 

Committee discussion ensued about the complaint process and follow-up.  Further questions were asked about data collection and the ombuds position. 

The conversation returned to the above-referenced reporting tool and retention of complaints and data.  Committee members asked questions about criteria to escalate complaints.  Discussion continued about training and education. 

The investigators recommended the continuation of culture surveys in the Judicial Department.  Committee members asked questions about investigating situations in which no complaint was filed. 

Steven Vasconcellos, Judicial Branch State Court Administrator, responded to the ILG report and presentation. He provided the committee with an update on the implementation of the suggested recommendations as outlined in the report.