CJI is an independent, nonpartisan, statewide community organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Our mission is to promote excellence, equity, impartiality, and public trust in Colorado’s courts through outreach, education, and engagement.
Our donors and members include business and civic leaders, attorneys, judges, and everyday citizens who believe in the importance of supporting and promoting trust in Colorado’s courts.
History & Mission Statement Philosophy
The Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI) was founded in 1979 with an original mission to protect and improve Colorado’s judicial merit selection system, adopted by Colorado voters through a 1966 constitutional amendment, and to educate the public about that system.
Since then, CJI’s mission and work has expanded. Now, CJI carries out its mission through several programs including:
- advocacy and public education about Colorado's courts
- support for diversity on the bench and access to justice to help ensure the courts reflect and serve everyone in all the diverse communities across Colorado
- funding support for the continuing education of judges
- annual awards that recognize outstanding judges
- learning & networking events
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