Sept. 5, 2014 — Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia announced the appointment of Steven Schultz as District Court Judge in the 7th Judicial District.
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District Court Judge
County Court Judge
Clerk of Court
Magistrate
Family Court Facilitator
Trial Courts
Employees of the 7th
- Judicial Staff (24)
- Clerk of Court (6)
- County Court Judge (7)
- District Administration (3)
- District Court Judge (5)
- Family Court Facilitator (1)
- Interpreter (1)
- Magistrate (2)
- Probation Staff (2)
DistrictCourts
District courts hear civil cases in any amount, as well as domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases. District court decisions may be appealed to the Colorado Court of Appeals (in some cases directly to the Colorado Supreme Court).
County Courts
County courts handle civil cases under $15,000, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, felony complaints (which may be sent to district court), protection orders, and small claims. County court decisions may be appealed to the district court.
Water Courts
Water courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases relating to the determination of water rights, use and administration of water, and all other water matters. There are seven water courts, one in each of the major river basins in Colorado.
Colorado 7th Judicial District