CO HB1235

Establishes state commission on judicial performance consisting of one representative from each district commission, with odd-numbered districts appointing nonattorneys and even-numbered districts appointing attorneys, serving two-year terms.

Requires commissions to conduct judicial evaluations every two years and release evaluations to the public immediately upon completion, with annual public hearings where citizens can confidentially comment on judges and justices.

Mandates commissions issue "do not retain" recommendations when a majority determines a justice or judge knowingly committed dishonest acts, made inaccurate financial disclosures, was improperly influenced by conflicts of interest, or when two-thirds of surveyed attorneys recommend non-retention.

Requires the Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation to collect and verify financial disclosures, criminal histories, driving records, and credit reports for each judge and justice reviewed.

Funds the commissions through fees and cost recoveries from electronic filings, court database searches, and other judicial information technology services.