Evans Municipal Court, Colorado
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The Evans Municipal Court resides in Colorado. Click on the links below to learn more about the court's...
- Jurisdiction
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Jurisdiction[edit]
This court holds the following jurisdiction:[1]
| “ | Municipal courts are created by statute and their jurisdiction is limited to municipal ordinance violations within city limits. This might include animal control matters, zoning violations, traffic tickets and petty offenses such as disturbing the peace. Most municipal court judges are appointed by the city government based on its charter.[2] | ” |
Selection method[edit]
Judges of the Colorado Municipal Courts are appointed to two-year terms by the governing body of their municipality.[3] To serve on this court, a judge must be a high school graduate or equivalent, though candidates with law degrees and experience are given preference. A municipality may also require the judge to be a qualified elector of that municipality or county.
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Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Denver DA, "Colorado's Judicial System," accessed May 10, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ City of Sheridan, "Article 9: Municipal Court; Municipal Judge," accessed June 20, 2014
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Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Colorado • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Colorado
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Colorado Supreme Court • Colorado Court of Appeals • Colorado District Courts • Colorado County Courts • Denver Probate Court • Denver Juvenile Court • Colorado Municipal Courts • Colorado Water Courts
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