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    Phillips County, Colorado (Judicial)

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    The people of Phillips County are served by a District Court and County Court.

    The United States District Court for the District of Colorado has jurisdiction in Phillips County. Appeals from the District of Colorado go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

    Judges[edit]

    Phillips County, Colorado

    District Court[edit]

    Colorado 13th Judicial District


    County Court[edit]

    Phillips County Court, Colorado


    Elections[edit]

    See also: Colorado judicial elections

    Colorado is one of 43 states that hold elections for judicial positions. To learn more about judicial selection in Colorado, click here.

    Election rules[edit]

    Retention election[edit]

    Judges in Colorado stand for retention at the end of each term. These elections are held during the November general election in even-numbered years. In retention elections, judges do not compete against another candidate, but voters are given a "yes" or "no" choice whether to keep the justice in office for another term.



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