Judicial Process

Question 1

VERY MINOR TRAFFIC - no civil cases

Answer 1

Municipal Court Responsibilities

Question 2

• Misdemeanors punishable by up to two years in the county jail.
• Civil cased and controversies where less than $15,000 at issue.
• Protection orders

Answer 2

County Court Responsibilities

Question 3

• Criminal: ALL FELONIES

- Civil: ALL CASES OVER 15K

Answer 3

District Court Responsibilities

Question 4

• Review all felony convictions where the defendant is sentenced to DOC
• Usually first court of appeals for decisions from district courts and state administrative agencies.

Answer 4

CO Court of Appeals Responsibilities

Question 5

• Selects which cases to hear from Court of Appeals

Answer 5

CO Supreme Court Responsibilities