C.R.S. Section 20-1-301
Compensation of district attorneys


(1)(a)(I) Commencing January 1, 1997, in every judicial district the district attorney shall receive as compensation for his or her services the sum of not less than sixty-seven thousand dollars per annum.

(II)

Effective January 1, 2009, in every judicial district the district attorney shall receive as compensation for his or her services the sum of not less than one hundred thousand dollars per annum.

(III)

Effective January 1, 2010, in every judicial district the district attorney shall receive as compensation for his or her services the sum of not less than one hundred ten thousand dollars per annum.

(IV)

Effective January 1, 2011, in every judicial district the district attorney shall receive as compensation for his or her services the sum of not less than one hundred twenty thousand dollars per annum.

(V)

Effective January 1, 2012, and for each year thereafter, in every judicial district the district attorney shall receive as compensation for his or her services the sum of not less than one hundred thirty thousand dollars per annum.

(b)

Any amount in excess of the compensation amount set pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (1) shall be set by the board or boards of county commissioners of the county or counties comprising the judicial district or the city council of the city and county of Denver for the second judicial district.

(c)

During the regular legislative session commencing January 2012, and every fourth legislative session thereafter, the judiciary committees of the house of representatives and the senate, or any successor committees, shall review the compensation of elected district attorneys and make recommendations, if appropriate, to the general assembly regarding the compensation of elected district attorneys.

(2)

A district attorney shall not engage in the private practice of law, nor shall he receive any income from any private law firm.

Source: Section 20-1-301 — Compensation of district attorneys, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-20.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

20‑1‑101
Bond and oath or affirmation of district attorney and staff
20‑1‑102
Appear on behalf of state and counties
20‑1‑103
Collect forfeited recognizances
20‑1‑104
Appear at inquests
20‑1‑105
Opinions to county officers - representation
20‑1‑106
Appear and advise grand juries
20‑1‑106.1
Preparation and review of affidavits and warrants
20‑1‑107
Disqualification - court to appoint prosecutor - legislative declaration
20‑1‑108
When sick or absent, court to appoint
20‑1‑109
Powers of appointee
20‑1‑110
Intergovernmental cooperation and contracts
20‑1‑111
District attorneys may cooperate or contract - contents - appropriation
20‑1‑112
Financial audits
20‑1‑113
Reporting of criminal proceedings involving public school students
20‑1‑114
Peace officer-involved shooting investigations - disclosure
20‑1‑115
Reporting of children in diversion programs
20‑1‑201
Deputies - chief deputies - staff
20‑1‑202
Powers of deputies
20‑1‑203
Compensation of deputy, chief deputy, and assistant district attorneys
20‑1‑204
Powers of chief deputy
20‑1‑205
Assistant district attorneys
20‑1‑206
Powers
20‑1‑207
Powers of assistant
20‑1‑208
Special officers - stenographers - salaries
20‑1‑209
Investigators and other employees
20‑1‑210
Prohibition of practice of law - associates - members of district attorney’s staff
20‑1‑301
Compensation of district attorneys
20‑1‑302
Expenses
20‑1‑303
District attorneys allowed necessary expenses
20‑1‑306
Salaries paid from state and county funds
20‑1‑307
Social security coverage
20‑1‑308
Compensation and expenses - special prosecutors
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 20-1-301’s source at colorado​.gov