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Plain English Summary
Amendment H would create an independent board to investigate complaints and discipline judges in Colorado. This board would replace the current system where judicial discipline is handled differently, giving citizens a separate way to address concerns about judge behavior or misconduct.
If YES
An independent board would be established to review complaints against judges and impose discipline when needed
confidence: high
Citizens would have a clearer, more transparent process for reporting judicial misconduct
confidence: high
Judicial discipline decisions would be made by a board independent from the court system itself
confidence: high
The process for investigating judge complaints could become more standardized and consistent
confidence: medium
If NO
The current system for handling judicial discipline complaints would remain in place
confidence: high
No new independent oversight body for judges would be created
confidence: high
The existing processes and procedures for judicial accountability would continue unchanged
confidence: high
No additional administrative costs for a new disciplinary board would be incurred
confidence: medium
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. Creating a new independent board would likely require funding for staff, operations, and administrative costs.
TL;DR
Amendment H creates an independent board to investigate complaints and discipline judges in Colorado.
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