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Ruthanne Polidori

Trial Court · Gilpin · Gilpin

Meets Standards(Retain)2 cycles on record

Evaluation history

  • 1998 retention cycle
    Trial Court · Gilpin · Gilpin
    Meets Standards(Retain)
    VotersRetained· 67.5% yes
    97,991 yes · 47,118 no50% needed to retain
    Retention Year: 1998 Recommendation: Retain The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance recommends that District Judge Ruthanne N. Polidori BE RETAINED. Judge Polidori was appointed to the District Court Bench in 1983. Prior to that she was in private practice. She hears cases involving civil, domestic relations, criminal and juvenile matters. Her community activities include membership on the Board of Directors for Eyecycle, which provides recreational opportunities for the blind. She is Past President of the Colorado District Judges Association and is active in her church. A majority of responses to surveys distributed to attorneys, jurors, law enforcement personnel, litigants, and court and probation employees, who have been involved in proceedings before Judge Polidori, recommended that she be retained. Judge Polidori received praise in areas covered by the survey including her judicial skills on legal matters. However, the surveys also revealed areas of concern pertaining to the Judge's demeanor and temperament. Judge Polidori was made aware of the necessity to improve her patience and the manner in which she communicates in the courtroom.
  • 1992 retention cycle
    Trial Court · Gilpin · Gilpin
    Meets Standards(Retain)
    VotersRetained· 66.9% yes
    117,523 yes · 58,068 no50% needed to retain
    Retention Year: 1992 Recommendation: Retain Judge Polidori was appointed to the district court bench in 1984. Prior to becoming a district court judge, she was in private practice for seven years in Lakewood, Colorado. He other legal experience was as an attorney with Legal Aid of Metro Denver, a Deputy District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District, and Investigative Counsel and Interim Special Disciplinary Prosecutor for the Colorado Supreme Court Grievance Committee. Judge Polidori presides over criminal and civil cases. She also hears domestic relations cases and appeals from county court. Judge Polidori is energetic, prepared, and know the law. She received high ratings for being a punctual and diligent worker. She also received high ratings for clarity of written and oral decisions, and for maintaining courtroom control. She is concerned the judicial system has become too costly and complicated for many who come to court. She participates extensively in community activities including leadership in state and local bar associations, Colorado Supreme Court Committees and National High School Mock Trial Competitions. She is fervent in her belief that an important duty of a judge is to educate the public about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and she acts upon this belief. The 1st Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance recommends that Judge Ruthanne N. Polidori be retained.

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