Case: Colorado Criminal Defense Bar v. Hickenlooper

1:10-cv-02930 | U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Filed Date: Dec. 2, 2010

Closed Date: 2013

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Case Summary

On December 2, 2010, two non-profit organizations, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition brought this lawsuit under 28 U.S.C. § 2201(a) against the Governor of Colorado, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The plaintiffs, represented by pro bono private counsel, sought a declaratory judgment that Colorado violated the Sixth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendments by deferring the appointment of counsel to indigent defendants. This Colorado practice was due to a 1992 statute which provided that misdemeanor indigent defendants' applications for appointment of counsel "shall be deferred until after the prosecuting attorney has spoken with the defendant." Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-7-301(4). The plaintiffs argued that the practice of deferring counsel was a violation of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Rothgery v. Gillespie County where the Court held that the accused is entitled to the presence of appointed counsel during any "critical stage" of criminal trial proceedings. 554 U.S. 191, 212 (2008). Judge John L. Kan was assigned to the case.

On January 31, 2011, the defendant moved to dismiss, arguing that the matter was best resolved in the legislature, not courts. On February 25, 2011, the plaintiffs filed the first amendment complaint, adding as defendants all of the Colorado district attorneys, and the defendants again moved to dismiss. Litigation continued and Judge Kan set a date to hear oral arguments on the motion to dismiss.

The plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint on January 20, 2012, which the defendants again moved to dismiss. The plaintiffs continued to litigate until a team of legislators took on the issue. In the 2013 regular legislative session, the House and Senate Judiciary Committees considered House Bill 13-1210 to repeal the statute. The bill was approved by both Committees, and the Appropriations Committee set aside approximately $8 million to hire additional public defenders to represent indigent clients in these matters. On January 10, 2013 the plaintiffs filed a notice to the court that legislation

was being considered that would moot the issues presented in the case. In May 2013, Governor Hickenlooper signed the bill removing the requirement that misdemeanor defendants confer with a prosecutor before legal counsel is appointed.

The law resolved all the claims in the lawsuit and on May 30, 2013, Judge Kan dismissed the case.

Summary Authors

Abigail DeHart (7/7/2017)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

DiLalla, Jennifer M. (Colorado)

Franklin, Joshua D. (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

Adams, Rebecca Anne (Colorado)

Barth, John McLain (Colorado)

Cooper, L. Andrew (Colorado)

Judge(s)

Kane, John L. Jr. (Colorado)

Attorney for Plaintiff

DiLalla, Jennifer M. (Colorado)

Franklin, Joshua D. (Colorado)

Kellogg, Ian (Colorado)

Llewellyn, Scott F. (Colorado)

O'Brien, Colin Michael (Colorado)

Reilly, Kathryn A. (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

Adams, Rebecca Anne (Colorado)

Barth, John McLain (Colorado)

Cooper, L. Andrew (Colorado)

Garnett, Stanley L. (Colorado)

Grove, Matthew David (Colorado)

Jones, Rebecca Adams (Colorado)

Lorenz, Karen Elizabeth (Colorado)

Michaels, Lisa Kay (Colorado)

Pagliuca, Jeffrey S. (Colorado)

Rauchway, Cleo J. (Colorado)

Reeve, Henry Richard (Colorado)

Zenisek, Christopher C. (Colorado)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:10-cv-02930	Docket [PACER] Colorado Criminal Defense Bar v. Suthers	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2013 Docket
1 1:10-cv-02930	Complaint Colorado Criminal Defense Bar v. Ritter	Dec. 2, 2010	Dec. 2, 2010 Complaint
10 1:10-cv-02930	First Amended Complaint	Feb. 25, 2011	Feb. 25, 2011 Complaint
53 1:10-cv-02930	Order Granting Joint Motion for Dismissal with Prejudice of Defendant Bill Thiebaut Colorado Criminal Defense Bar v. Suthers	July 11, 2011	July 11, 2011 Order/Opinion
67 1:10-cv-02930	Second Amended Complaint Colorado Criminal Defense Bar v. Suthers	Jan. 20, 2012	Jan. 20, 2012 Complaint
87 1:10-cv-02930	Notice of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice of All Claims Against Attorney General John W. Suthers and All District Attorneys Colorado Criminal Defense Bar v. Suthers	May 30, 2013	May 30, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Resources

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Title	Description		External URL Date / External URL
Securing Reasonable Caseloads: Ethics and Law in Public Defense Norman Lefstein	Chapter 1: The Failure to Implement the Right to Counsel Due to Excessive Caseloads A. The Constitutional Right to Counsel: Brief Overview B. Excessive Workloads: A Pervasive National P…	2011	Jan. 1, 2011 http://www.americanbar.org/...
Justice Denied: America's Continuing Neglect of Our Constitutional Right to Counsel. National Right to Counsel Committee	[Edited, from the website:] [Notwithstanding the nominal right of indigent defendants to publicly provided counsel,] Today, in criminal and juvenile proceedings in state courts, somet…	April 14, 2009	April 14, 2009 http://www.constitutionproject.org/...

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Docket

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ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Dec. 2, 2010	COMPLAINT against Bill Ritter, Jr (Filing fee $ 350, Receipt Number 33363) Summons Not Issued, filed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)(lyg, ) (Entered: 12/02/2010) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Receipt View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	Dec. 2, 2010	CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition.. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 12/02/2010)	RECAP
3	Dec. 2, 2010	CERTIFICATE OF UNCONSTITUTIONALITY re 1 Complaint. (lyg, ) (Entered: 12/02/2010)	RECAP
4	Dec. 3, 2010	NOTICE of Service by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (Attachments: # 1 Pages Instructions re Notice of Available Magistrate)(DiLalla, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/03/2010) 1 Pages Instructions re Notice of Available Magistrate View on PACER	RECAP
5	Dec. 6, 2010	CERTIFICATE of Service by Mail by Clerk of Court re 3 Certificate of Unconstitutionality and 1 Complaint, sent to Colorado Attorney General, 1525 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203. TEXT ONLY ENTRY - NO DOCUMENT ATTACHED (lyg, ) (Entered: 12/06/2010)	RECAP
6	Dec. 8, 2010	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Bill Ritter, Jr waiver sent on 12/2/2010, answer due 1/31/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 12/08/2010)	RECAP
7	Jan. 4, 2011	NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Rebecca Adams Jones on behalf of Bill Ritter, Jr (Jones, Rebecca) (Entered: 01/04/2011)	RECAP
8	Jan. 20, 2011	NOTICE of Substitution of Defendant by Defendant Bill Ritter, Jr (Grove, Matthew) (Entered: 01/20/2011)	RECAP
9	Jan. 31, 2011	MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant John Hickenlooper. (Grove, Matthew) (Entered: 01/31/2011)	RECAP
10	Feb. 25, 2011	AMENDED COMPLAINT (First) against John Hickenlooper, John W. Suthers, Douglas K. Wilson, Gerald A. Marroney, Scott Storey, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Frank Ruybalid, Dan May, Mark Hurlbert, Todd Risberg, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Bill Thiebaut, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Robert E. Watson, Elizabeth Oldham, Jennifer Swanson, Rod Fouracre, Don Quick, Carol Chambers, Kenneth R. Buck, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Russell Wasley, filed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition.(Llewellyn, Scott) Modified on 2/28/2011 to add text names of additional defendants (wjc, ). (Entered: 02/25/2011)	Clearinghouse
11	Feb. 28, 2011	Docket Annotation re: 10 Amended Complaint. Modified on 2/28/2011 to add text names of additional defendants. TEXT ONLY ENTRY - NO DOCUMENT ATTACHED. (wjc, ) (Entered: 02/28/2011)	RECAP
12	Feb. 28, 2011	NOTICE OF SERVICE by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(O'Brien, Colin) (Entered: 02/28/2011) 1 Exhibit View on PACER	RECAP
13	Feb. 28, 2011	AMENDED 12 Notice (Other) OF SERVICE by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(O'Brien, Colin) (Entered: 02/28/2011) 1 Exhibit View on PACER	RECAP
14	March 2, 2011	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney JENNIFER M. DILALLA by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(DiLalla, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/02/2011) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) View on PACER	RECAP
15	March 2, 2011	ORDER granting 14 Motion for Leave to Withdraw. Attorney Jennifer M. DiLalla terminated, by Judge John L. Kane on 03/02/2011.(wjc, ) (Entered: 03/02/2011)	RECAP
16	March 9, 2011	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 10 Amended Complaint,, by Defendant John Hickenlooper. (Grove, Matthew) (Entered: 03/09/2011)	RECAP
17	March 11, 2011	MINUTE ORDER granting 16 Governor Hickenlooper's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading. John Hickenlooper answer due 5/2/2011, by Judge John L. Kane on 03/11/2011.(wjc, ) (Entered: 03/11/2011)	RECAP
18	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Daniel Hotsenpiller waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
19	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Gerald A. Marroney waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
20	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Mitchell R. Morrissey waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
21	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. John W. Suthers waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
22	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Jennifer Swanson waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
23	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Robert E. Watson waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
24	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Todd Risberg waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
25	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Mark Hurlbert waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
26	March 30, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Carol Chambers waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 03/30/2011)	RECAP
27	April 7, 2011	NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Stanley L. Garnett on behalf of Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 04/07/2011)	RECAP
28	April 7, 2011	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 10 Amended Complaint,, by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 04/07/2011)	RECAP
29	April 7, 2011	MINUTE ORDER granting 28 Unopposed Motion for Date Certain to File and Answer or Otherwise Respond. Larry Abrahamson answer due 6/3/2011; Martin Beeson answer due 6/3/2011; Kenneth R. Buck answer due 6/3/2011; Carol Chambers answer due 6/3/2011; Rod Fouracre answer due 6/3/2011; Stanley L. Garnett answer due 6/3/2011; Pete Hautzinger answer due 6/3/2011; Daniel Hotsenpiller answer due 6/3/2011; Mark Hurlbert answer due 6/3/2011; Thom LeDoux answer due 6/3/2011; David Mahonee answer due 6/3/2011; Dan May answer due 6/3/2011; Mitchell R. Morrissey answer due 6/3/2011; Elizabeth Oldham answer due 6/3/2011; Don Quick answer due 6/3/2011; Todd Risberg answer due 6/3/2011; Frank Ruybalid answer due 6/3/2011; Scott Storey answer due 6/3/2011; Jennifer Swanson answer due 6/3/2011; Russell Wasley answer due 6/3/2011; Robert E. Watson answer due 6/3/2011, by Judge John L. Kane on 04/07/2011.(wjc, ) (Entered: 04/07/2011)	RECAP
30	April 12, 2011	NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by John M. Barth on behalf of Bill Thiebaut (Barth, John) (Entered: 04/12/2011)	RECAP
31	April 13, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Douglas K. Wilson waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 04/13/2011)	RECAP
32	April 13, 2011	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Bill Thiebaut waiver sent on 2/28/2011, answer due 4/29/2011. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 04/13/2011)	RECAP
33	April 26, 2011	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond by Defendant Bill Thiebaut. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Barth, John) (Entered: 04/26/2011) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) View on PACER	RECAP
34	April 27, 2011	MINUTE ORDER granting 33 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint. Bill Thiebaut answer due 6/3/2011, by Judge John L. Kane on 04/27/2011.(wjc, ) (Entered: 04/27/2011)	RECAP
35	April 27, 2011	NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jeffrey S. Pagliuca on behalf of Douglas K. Wilson (Pagliuca, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/27/2011)	RECAP
36	April 27, 2011	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by Defendant Douglas K. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Pagliuca, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/27/2011) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) View on PACER	RECAP
37	April 27, 2011	MINUTE ORDER granting 36 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint. Douglas K. Wilson answer due 6/3/2011, by Judge John L. Kane on 04/27/2011.(wjc, ) (Entered: 04/27/2011)	RECAP
38	April 29, 2011	MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Defendants John Hickenlooper, Gerald A. Marroney, John W. Suthers. (Grove, Matthew) (Entered: 04/29/2011)	RECAP
39	May 3, 2011	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) to Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time)(Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 05/03/2011) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) to Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time View on PACER	RECAP
40	May 3, 2011	MINUTE ORDER granting Unopposed 39 Motion for Extension of Time for Plaintiffs to Respond to State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint up to and including 6/27/11, by Judge John L. Kane on 5/3/11.(lsw, ) Modified on 5/5/2011 to add extension date (lsw, ). (Entered: 05/04/2011)	RECAP
41	May 5, 2011	Docket Annotation re: 40 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Modified on 5/5/2011 to add extension date. TEXT ONLY ENTRY - NO DOCUMENT ATTACHED (lsw, ) (Entered: 05/05/2011)	RECAP
42	June 1, 2011	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to 10 First Amended Complaint by Defendant Bill Thiebaut. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) proposed order)(Barth, John) Modified on 6/2/2011 to add linkage to Complaint(lsw, ). Modified on to correct linkage 6/7/2011 (lsw, ). (Entered: 06/01/2011) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) proposed order View on PACER	RECAP
43	June 2, 2011	MINUTE ORDER granting 42 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Bill Thiebaut answer due 6/17/2011, by Judge John L. Kane on 06/02/2011.(wjcsl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2011)	RECAP
44	June 3, 2011	MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 06/03/2011)	RECAP
45	June 3, 2011	ANSWER to 10 Amended Complaint (First Amended) by Douglas K. Wilson.(Pagliuca, Jeffrey) Modified on 6/6/2011 to correct linkage.(lsw, ). (Entered: 06/03/2011)	RECAP
46	June 17, 2011	ANSWER to 10 First Amended Complaint by Bill Thiebaut.(Barth, John) Modified on 6/20/2011 to create linkage and delete duplicate text (wjc, ). (Entered: 06/17/2011)	RECAP
47	June 27, 2011	NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Party John Hickenlooper and Gerald A. Marroney (Without Prejudice) by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 06/27/2011)	RECAP
48	June 27, 2011	RESPONSE to 44 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint, 38 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 06/27/2011)	RECAP
49	June 28, 2011	MINUTE ORDER. Oral Argument set for 7/28/2011 at 10:00 AM before Judge John L. Kane on the motions to dismiss 38 44, by Judge John L. Kane on 6/28/11. (lsw, ) (Entered: 06/28/2011)	RECAP
50	July 5, 2011	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 44 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 07/05/2011)	RECAP
51	July 7, 2011	Joint MOTION to Dismiss Party Defendant Bill Thiebaut (with Prejudice) by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Pages Settlement Agreement, # 2 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 07/07/2011) 1 Pages Settlement Agreement View on PACER 2 Proposed Order (PDF Only) View on PACER	RECAP
52	July 11, 2011	MINUTE ORDER granting 50 Defendants' Unopposed Motion to File a Reply by 07/13/2011, by Judge John L. Kane on 07/11/2011.(wjc, ) (Entered: 07/11/2011)	RECAP
53	July 11, 2011	ORDER granting 51 Joint Motion for Dismissal with Prejudice of Defendant Bill Thiebaut. Defendant Thiebaut, as well as all claims against Defendant Thiebaut, are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE from the above-captioned matter, by Judge John L. Kane on 07/11/2011.(wjc, ) (Entered: 07/11/2011)	Clearinghouse
54	July 13, 2011	REPLY to Response to 44 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 07/13/2011)	RECAP
55	July 13, 2011	REPLY to Response to 38 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Defendant John W. Suthers. (Grove, Matthew) (Entered: 07/13/2011)	RECAP
56	July 21, 2011	ORDER SETTING AGENDA FOR JULY 28, 2011 ORAL ARGUMENT, by Judge John L. Kane on 07/21/2011. (wjc, ) (Entered: 07/21/2011)	RECAP
57	July 28, 2011	NOTICE of Change of Law Firm by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (Reilly, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/28/2011)	RECAP
58	July 28, 2011	Minute Entry for Oral Argument Hearing held before Judge John L. Kane on 7/28/2011. ORDERED: District Attorney Group Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint [Doc. 44] and State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint 38 are GRANTED. The Court dismisses the amended complaint but not the civil action. ORDERED: Plaintiff to file an amended complaint within 60 days. Plaintiff to notify the court if additional time is needed to file the amended complaint. (Court Reporter: Tracy Weir) (lag) (Entered: 07/28/2011)	RECAP
59	July 29, 2011	NOTICE of Change of Law Firm by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (Reilly, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/29/2011)	RECAP
60	Sept. 21, 2011	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file second amended complaint by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) To Motion for Extension of Time)(Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 09/21/2011) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) To Motion for Extension of Time View on PACER	RECAP
61	Sept. 21, 2011	MINUTE ORDER. The 60 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Plaintiffs to File Their Second Amended Complaint is granted up to and including 11/28/2011. By Judge John L. Kane on 9/21/11.(mnf, ) Modified on 9/22/2011 to correct grammar (mnfsl, ). (Entered: 09/21/2011)	RECAP
62	Nov. 23, 2011	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Filed Second Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 11/23/2011) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) View on PACER	RECAP
63	Nov. 23, 2011	MINUTE ORDER granting 62 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Plaintiffs to File Their Second Amended Complaint up to and including 01/20/2012,by Judge John L. Kane on 11/23/2011.(wjc, ) (Entered: 11/23/2011)	RECAP
64	Jan. 9, 2012	NOTICE of Withdrawal of Individual Counsel by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 01/09/2012)	RECAP
65	Jan. 12, 2012	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 01/12/2012) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) View on PACER	RECAP
66	Jan. 12, 2012	MINUTE ORDER granting 65 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney for Defendants. Attorney Christopher C. Zenisek terminated by Judge John L. Kane on 1/12/2012.(ervsl, ) (Modified on 1/18/2012 added the word Minute to the title of the text)(ervsl, ). (Entered: 01/12/2012)	RECAP
67	Jan. 20, 2012	SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, John W. Suthers, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson, Douglas K. Wilson, filed by Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition.(Llewellyn, Scott) (Modified on 2/2/2012 added Second to the title of the text)(ervsl, ). (Entered: 01/20/2012)	Clearinghouse
68	Jan. 27, 2012	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 67 Amended Complaint,, by Defendant John W. Suthers. (Grove, Matthew) (Entered: 01/27/2012)	RECAP
69	Feb. 2, 2012	MINUTE ORDER granting 68 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond re 67 Second Amended Complaint, John W. Suthers answer due 3/7/2012. by Judge John L. Kane on 2/2/2012.(ervsl, ) (Entered: 02/02/2012)	RECAP
70	Feb. 2, 2012	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 10 Amended Complaint,, by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 02/02/2012)	RECAP
71	Feb. 6, 2012	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Second Amended Complaint by Defendant Douglas K. Wilson. (Pagliuca, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/06/2012)	RECAP
72	Feb. 6, 2012	MINUTE ORDER granting 70, and 71 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond re 67 Amended Complaint, Stanley L. Garnett answer due 4/2/2012; Martin Beeson answer due 4/2/2012; Frank Ruybalid answer due 4/2/2012; Scott Storey answer due 4/2/2012; Douglas K. Wilson answer due 4/2/2012; Russell Wasley answer due 4/2/2012; David Mahonee answer due 4/2/2012; Elizabeth Oldham answer due 4/2/2012; Carol Chambers answer due 4/2/2012; Daniel Hotsenpiller answer due 4/2/2012; Jennifer Swanson answer due 4/2/2012; Mitchell R. Morrissey answer due 4/2/2012; Rod Fouracre answer due 4/2/2012; Larry Abrahamson answer due 4/2/2012; Don Quick answer due 4/2/2012; Robert E. Watson answer due 4/2/2012; Dan May answer due 4/2/2012; Mark Hurlbert answer due 4/2/2012; Kenneth R. Buck answer due 4/2/2012; Thom LeDoux answer due 4/2/2012; This Minute Order SUPERSEDES the Minute Order Doc. 69, Attorney General John W. Suthers Motion for Extension of Time to March 7, 2012, and serves to avoid further piecemeal litigation of the response time issue. by Judge John L. Kane on 2/6/2012.(ervsl, ) (Modified on 2/6/2012 Corrected the Answer due date to 4/2/2012)(ervsl, ). (Entered: 02/06/2012)	RECAP
73	April 2, 2012	MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, John W. Suthers, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 04/02/2012)	RECAP
74	April 2, 2012	NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Cleo J. Rauchway on behalf of Douglas K. Wilson (Rauchway, Cleo) (Entered: 04/02/2012)	RECAP
75	April 2, 2012	ANSWER to 67 Amended Complaint,, by Douglas K. Wilson.(Rauchway, Cleo) (Entered: 04/02/2012)	RECAP
76	April 6, 2012	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 73 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order)(Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 04/06/2012) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
77	April 6, 2012	MINUTE ORDER granting 76 Motion for Extension of Time to File Respond by 05/25/12 by Judge John L. Kane on 04/06/12.(jjhsl, ) (Entered: 04/06/2012)	RECAP
78	May 25, 2012	BRIEF in Opposition to 73 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 05/25/2012)	RECAP
79	June 1, 2012	NOTICE of Entry of Appearance of Karen Lorenz by Stanley L. Garnett on behalf of Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 06/01/2012)	RECAP
80	June 5, 2012	NOTICE of Entry of Appearance of Karen Lorenz by Karen Elizabeth Lorenz on behalf of Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson (Lorenz, Karen) (Entered: 06/05/2012)	RECAP
81	June 5, 2012	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 73 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, John W. Suthers, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 06/05/2012) 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) View on PACER	RECAP
82	June 12, 2012	MINUTE ORDER granting 81 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Moton to Dismiss by 07/13/12. Counsel shall in the future submit form orders in editable format to Kane_Chambers@cod.uscourts.gov simultaneously with the filing of any motion in CM/ECF. A pdf document is really not helpful by Judge John L. Kane on 06/12/12.(jjhsl, ) (Entered: 06/12/2012)	RECAP
83	July 12, 2012	REPLY to Response to 73 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, John W. Suthers, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson. (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 07/12/2012)	RECAP
84	Sept. 25, 2012	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL by Defendants Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Kenneth R. Buck, Carol Chambers, Rod Fouracre, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Mark Hurlbert, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Dan May, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Elizabeth Oldham, Don Quick, Todd Risberg, Frank Ruybalid, Scott Storey, Jennifer Swanson, Russell Wasley, Robert E. Watson (Garnett, Stanley) (Entered: 09/25/2012)	RECAP
85	Sept. 25, 2012	MINUTE ORDER. The Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel 84 shall be treated as a motion to withdraw, and as such, is GRANTED. Lisa Kay Michaels is permitted to withdraw as counsel of record for the DA Group Defendants, by Judge John L. Kane on 9/25/12. (sgrim) (Entered: 09/25/2012)	RECAP
86	Jan. 10, 2013	NOTICE TO THE COURT REGARDING POSSIBLE LEGISLATIVE SOLUTION by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 01/10/2013)	RECAP
87	May 30, 2013	NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Party John W. Suthers, Scott Storey, Mitchell R. Morrissey, Frank Ruybalid, Dan May, Mark Hurlbert, Todd Risberg, Daniel Hotsenpiller, Larry Abrahamson, Martin Beeson, Thom LeDoux, David Mahonee, Robert E. Watson, Elizabeth Oldham, Jennifer Swanson, Rob Fouracre, Don Quick, Carol Chambers, Kenneth R. Buck, Stanley L. Garnett, Pete Hautzinger and Russell Wasley by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 05/30/2013) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER	Clearinghouse
88	May 30, 2013	STIPULATION of Dismissal of Case against Douglas K. Wilson by Plaintiffs Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. (Llewellyn, Scott) (Entered: 05/30/2013)	RECAP
89	May 31, 2013	ORDER. In light of Plaintiffs' voluntary and stipulated dismissals in Docs. 87 and 88, Judge John L. Kane takes JUDICIAL NOTICE of the legislation passed resolving Plaintiffs' concerns and Plaintiffs' voluntary dismissal of its claims in this action. The action is DISMISSED, and the parties are commended for their efforts in this and other important public policy matters by Judge John L. Kane on 05/31/13. Text Only Entry (jjhsl, ) (Entered: 05/31/2013)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Colorado

Case Type(s):

Indigent Defense

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 2, 2010

Closing Date: 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are two non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the representation of indigent defendants in Colorado.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Colorado

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

District of Colorado 1:10-cv-02930

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Reproductive rights:

Fetus Identity

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Colorado Criminal Defense Bar v. Hickenlooper, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/15790/ (last updated 7/7/2017).