The Colorado Supreme Court, located in Denver, is the highest court in the state and has the authority to make binding decisions on all other Colorado state courts. Comprised of seven justices serving ten-year terms, the Chief Justice is selected from the membership and serves as the executive head of the Colorado Judicial System. The court has jurisdiction over a wide range of cases, including those involving constitutional issues, water rights, and prosecutorial appeals, and also has the exclusive power to establish rules governing practice and procedure in civil and criminal actions.
Additionally, the Colorado Supreme Court oversees the regulation of attorneys in the state, ensuring their licensure and discipline, and manages various entities such as the State Court Administrator, Board of Continuing Legal Education, and Commission on Judicial Discipline. The court's attorney regulation system is funded by attorney registration fees and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the legal profession in Colorado.
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