Judiciary (system of justice) - The Durango Herald

Colorado judge says juvenile sentencing law unconstitutional

DENVER – A Colorado judge has ruled that a law allowing convicts serving life without parole for crimes committed as juveniles to seek reduced sentences is unconstitutional. Arapa...

DATE: Oct 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Catholic leaders decry Dems’ questioning of judicial pick

WASHINGTON – Roman Catholic leaders are objecting to Democratic senators’ line of questioning for one of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, arguing the focus on her faith is misplac...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Judges question whether Trump’s travel ban discriminates

SEATTLE – Federal judges on Monday peppered a lawyer for President Donald Trump with questions about whether the administration’s travel ban discriminates against Muslims, the second time in...

DATE: May 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sale of Montezuma courthouse leaves Bridge shelter in limbo

Courthouse location for sale

DATE: Feb 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury duty cut short when defendant appears missing

Dozens of potential jurors were dismissed early Thursday in La Plata County Court when the defendant appeared to be a no-show for his drunken driving trial. The only problem: The ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge knocks 2 years off former exterminator’s 21-year prison sentence

Man stole thousands from customers’ homes over 30 years

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chief District Court judge skates to the finish line in Durango

Former Olympic athlete retires after 20 years on the bench

DATE: Jan 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two 6th Judicial District judges face retention votes

Voters can decide ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to retain Wilson, Herringer

DATE: Oct 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six vying for open judgeship in 6th Judicial District

Committee to recommend finalists to governor

DATE: Aug 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

6th Judicial District chief judge retiring

Nominating committee will forward three names to governor

DATE: Jul 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Analysis Obama’s sacrificial lamb High-court pick to face long odds

WASHINGTON – Wanted: Top legal mind with Supreme Court aspirations, to serve as a national political football. Candidate must be camera-ready and prepared for disappointment. Contact Barack ...

DATE: Feb 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World