Shall Judge Jon J. Olafson of the 2nd 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,
Jon J. Olafson
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Denver District Court judge since December 2023. Before that, a business and employment lawyer, including as a partner at the law firm Buchalter.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Dismissed a lawsuit by several school districts challenging Colorado's universal preschool program, ruling they had no legal grounds to sue.
July 3, 2024
Source: themountainmail.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
The 2nd Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 9-0 that Jon J. Olafson 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: denvergov.org