Tag: judge erin sokol
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Colorado Senate committee advances bill to create 29 judgeships, with lawmaker support delicate
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to establish 29 new Colorado judgeships by a vote of 6-1 on Wednesday, with supporters and opponents both cautioning that their positions could change based on the availability of money. The committee heard testimony from numerous witnesses in support of the bill, including from sitting judges. Chief Justice…
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New chief judge appointed in Colorado’s 4th Judicial District
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright announced Thursday that Erin Sokol has been appointed as chief judge in the 4th Judicial District, which includes El Paso and Teller counties. Sokol will assume the role on Feb. 5, replacing Judge William Bain, who has served as a judge on the bench since 2010, and as…