Learn more about CJI's advocacy and outreach on behalf of Colorado's courts.
CJI is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit community organization and 501(c)(3) charity with the mission to promote excellence, equity, impartiality, and public trust in Colorado's courts.
We take seriously our duty to advocate on behalf of a Colorado judicial system that, bound by its code of conduct, cannot always speak for itself.
Below are recent examples of CJI's advocacy efforts, some of which are subject to parameters described in the CJI policy "Guidelines for Taking Action on Public Policy Issues" approved by CJI's board of directors.
Recent Advocacy & Outreach Efforts
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Discussion of CJI, merit selection, and CJI's gala dinner.
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Two-part interview covering wide-ranging topics about Colorado's courts and CJI.
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CJI rebuts the premise of a George Brauchler column regarding judges' financial disclosure forms.
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In response to Gazette coverage, this CJI op-ed explains why judicial reversal statistics do not necessarily reflect on the competency of Colorado's judges.
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Summary of the judicial discipline issue and related CJI advocacy in 2022-2023.
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Counters a George Brauchler column that unfairly criticized Colorado's judicial system and judges.
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CJI submitted this written statement for consideration during the Legislative Interim Committee's final hearing on September 30, 2022.
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CJI testimony to the Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline (August 2022)
On August 10, 2022, emerita board member Marilyn Chappell and Executive Director Jeff Rupp provided oral testimony to the Legislative Interim Committee, urging caution about potential changes to judicial discipline.
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Summary of the judicial discipline issue and CJI's perspective as of late May 2022.
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CJI statement dated April 28, 2022, submitted with regard to the judicial discipline issue and Senate Bill 22-201.
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CJI statement dated April 14, 2022, submitted with regard to the judicial discipline issue and Senate Bill 22-201.
