The United States District Court
District of Colorado

eJuror will be unavailable on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM while the court performs scheduled maintenance.

Pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 1.1(h) and D.C.COLO.LCrR 1.1(h), the United States District Court for the District of Colorado provides this public notice and opportunity for public comment regarding a pilot program involving the regulation of cellular and smart phones in designated United States Courthouses in the District of Colorado. This pilot program is intended to regulate and control the use of cellular and smart phones to prevent their unauthorized use and the associated adverse consequences in designated courthouses in the District of Colorado. Control is achieved by requiring members of the public to store their phones in a Yondr pouch (a secure, lockable, fabric bag) while they are in the courthouse. Exemptions are made for attorneys and other designated courthouse entrants. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. MST on Monday, November 16, 2026. Please read the entire text of the pilot program and instructions for providing comments HERE.

The 2026 Biennial Fee collection period is now open. All active non-exempt attorneys will receive an email containing a link to pay the $60 biennial fee on pay.gov. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will result in a suspension of filing privileges and assessment of a $50 late fee.

For more information or to check an attorney's fee status, click HERE.

General Order 2026-3: Modification of the Biennial Fee Collection Process to Assist Funding of the Federal Pro Se Clinic Program

In order to facilitate a smooth transition and ensure efficient operations of the court Chief Judge Domenico will be stepping down as chief judge at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2026. Judge Rodriguez will become the District of Colorado's next chief judge effective October 1, 2026. Judge Domenico will remain a district judge pending Senate confirmation of his nomination to the Tenth Circuit.

On September 9, 2026, Chief Judge Domenico entered General Order 2026-2 which consolidates the Plea Agreement and the Statement by Defendant in Advance of Plea of Guilty forms referenced in D.C.COLO.LCrR 11.1 into one single form now identified as a Plea Agreement and Acknowledgements form. This General Order makes amendments necessary to D.C.COLO.LCrR 11.1 to implement the use of this new single form. Click HERE to read the full text of General Order 2026-2.

"Taking and Defending Remote Depositions"
When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Webinar Only
2 General CLE credits requested.

This practical, interactive webinar will provide best practices and real-world strategies for taking and defending depositions remotely. The presentation will cover the Federal Rules that apply to remote depositions and identify common pitfalls—including in preparing your witness, using documents remotely, and dealing with technological snafus—and how to avoid them. Click HERE to register for this program.

"Looking Back at Ten Years on the Bench"
When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street
2 General CLE credits requested.

Join Chief Magistrate Judge Varholak and the FFA for a wide-ranging discussion about his past decade on the federal bench. Judge Varholak will share his thoughts on effective advocacy for both civil and criminal practitioners in federal court generally—and especially before our district's Magistrate Judges—as well as the role of Chief Magistrate Judge, consent jurisdiction trends, best practices for mediation and settlement conferences, effective detention litigation, and much more. Click HERE to register for this program.