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Jury Reforms in Colorado

Jury reforms in Colorado, including one day/one trial service, juror reimbursements, and emphasis on treating jurors respectfully.

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Jan 31, 2026

How have Colorado courts handled appeals or disputes when a medical jury excusal was denied?

law creates specific pathways for jurors to seek medical disqualification or postponement—requests must be documented, reviewed by a judge or jury commissioner, and can be temporary or permanent depen...

Jan 31, 2026

How often do Colorado courts actually impose jail time or $1,000 fines for jury noncompliance?

law and court practice authorize judges to punish juror noncompliance with contempt sanctions that can include fines and jail, and federal courts in Colorado explicitly warn that marshals can be order...