Legal Opinion
In re 2000-2001 District Grand Jury in and for the First Judicial District
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided April 16, 2001No. 00SA815PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Kourlis
In this original proceeding we consider the role of the courts in ascertaining whether a grand jury may release a report of its findings even when it declines to issue an indict, ment in accordance with section 16-5-205.5, 6 C.R.S. (2000).
The District Grand Jury in and for the First Judicial District investigated official conduct of the City of Black Hawk that successfully blocked a hotly contested land annexation plan by Central City. The investigating grand jury declined to issue an indictment against either the City of Black Hawk or certain city officials, but wished to file a report…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- People v. J.J.H.Supreme Court of Colorado · 2001
- De'Sha v. ReedSupreme Court of Colorado · 1977
- Gher v. DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR COUNTY OF ADAMSSupreme Court of Colorado · 1973
- Dresner v. County Court in and for County of PuebloSupreme Court of Colorado · 1975
- People v. NolineSupreme Court of Colorado · 1996
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3Cited by5 opinions
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- In re 2003-2004 Term of the State Grand JuryColorado Court of Appeals · 2006
- In re 2010 Denver County Grand JuryColorado Court of Appeals · 2012
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