HB 22-1237 Summary

• Moves Garfield and Montezuma counties from Class C to Class B county classification under Colorado's county court judge system.

• Removes Garfield and Montezuma from the Class C county list, which now consists of Alamosa, Delta, Las Animas, Logan, Morgan, Otero, Prowers, and Rio Grande.

• Requires the Garfield County special associate county judge to maintain official residence in Garfield County with court chambers in Rifle.

• Requires the Rio Blanco County associate county judge to maintain official residence in Rio Blanco County with court chambers in Rangely.

• Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.