Tag: Judge Scott Sells
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Teller County deputies cannot carry out immigration duties contrary to state law, appeals court rules
Colorado’s second-highest court ruled on Wednesday that the Teller County sheriff cannot rely on an agreement with the federal government to authorize his deputies to perform immigration duties state law prohibits — specifically, the continued detention of noncitizens beyond their release from custody. In 2019, the state legislature enacted a law forbidding local law enforcement…
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Governor’s Office announces district judge appointments in Fourth Judicial District
The office of Gov. Jared Polis announced on Friday appointments to fill two upcoming court vacancies in Colorado’s 4th Judicial District Court. The two vacancies have been created by the upcoming resignation of Judge Marla Prudek and the retirement of Judge Scott Sells, who presides over the Teller County portion of the 4th Judicial District. Hilary…