The Colorado judiciary is skewed toward former prosecutors, raising questions about the overall fairness of the judicial system, the importance of professional diversity among judges and how much j…
There are twice as many former prosecutors serving as district court judges in Colorado as there are former public defenders on the bench, a Denver Post review found.
“In my opinion, having now been a lawyer and judge for 52 years, I don’t see where it makes much difference,” retired senior judge Gary Jackson said. “Whether you are public defender or a former district attorney, it’s the trial experience that becomes most important, it’s your contact with diverse people through the court system that becomes important…your demeanor, your work habits, and your ability to have a fast learning curve.
“I wouldn’t say they can’t filter it out, I think they can,” Henderson said. “But you can never totally get rid of your experiences.” Tom Raynes, executive director of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council, said many judges are aware of their perceived biases and work to counter them. “It’s hard to credibly state that one background is more helpful than another,” she said. “What’s most helpful is for a judicial officer to be as well-rounded as possible.”
and then send the names of the top candidates to Gov. Jared Polis, who appoints one person from the list to the job. The commissions are made up of both attorney and non-attorney members who serve six-year terms.
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