Shall Judge J. Chris Larson of the 20th Judicial District be retained in office?
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
J. Chris Larson
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Boulder County district judge in the 20th Judicial District since May 2024. Before that, a U.S. Department of Justice lawyer for more than 20 years, with leadership roles in Washington, D.C. and Colorado.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Refused Boulder's request to lift a court order that kept the city from closing the Ash House apartments, letting student renters stay while the dispute continued.
September 20, 2024
Source: kunc.org
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
The 20th Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 10-0 that J. Chris Larson meets Colorado's performance standards for judges, in its 2026 review before the retention vote.
August 4, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: judicialperformance.colorado.gov
Source: assets.bouldercounty.gov