Vacancies. — Colorado Code § 13-6-206
Colorado Code § 13-6-206 — Vacancies.. Reproduced from the official Colorado Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 13-6-206. Vacancies.
(1) If the office of a county judge, except in the city and county of Denver, becomes vacant because of death, resignation, failure to be retained in office pursuant to section 25 of article VI of the state constitution, or other cause, the governor, as provided in section 20 of article VI of the state constitution, shall appoint an individual possessing the qualifications specified in section 13-6-203.
(2) If the office of a county judge becomes vacant, the general assembly encourages the judicial district nominating commission in certifying the names of the nominees to the governor to give preference to persons who:
(a) Reside within the county in which the vacancy occurs; and
(b) Have been admitted to practice law in the state.
Source: L. 64: p. 413, § 12. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-14-6. L. 67: p. 457, § 10. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (SB 16-153), ch. 194, p. 684, § 1, effective August 10.
ANNOTATION
Vacancy exists if newly elected judge dies before possessing office. People v. Boughton, 5 Colo. 487 (1880) (decided under repealed laws antecedent to CSA, C. 46, § 122).
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-6-206
- Jurisdiction: Colorado
- Code: Colorado Revised Statutes
- Subject: Vacancies.
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