news Colorado Judicial Branch Mary J. Mullarkey, Chief Justice Gerald Marroney, State Court Administrator

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May 16, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karen Salaz

303/837-3633

1-800-888-0001 Ext. 633

Jefferson County court judge finalists selected

Governor to appoint new county court judge

The First Judicial District Nominating Commission met in Golden on May 15,

2006, to consider candidates for a new county court judgeship. This vacancy was created by House Bill 06-1028, effective July 1, 2006. Three nominees were selected and certified to the Governor. They are Randall C. Arp of Lakewood, John A. DeVita II of Littleton, and Carol A. Flowers of Arvada.

Under the Colorado Constitution, the Governor has 15 days from May 16, 2006, within which to appoint one of the nominees as Jefferson County court judgeship in the First Judicial District.

Editor's Note: Contact information for the three nominees

• Randall C. Arp, 2201 Ford Street, Golden, Colo. 80401

(303) 384-9228

• John A. DeVita II, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, Colo. 80401

(303) 271-6402

• Carol A. Flowers, 500 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, Colo. 80401

(303) 271-6968

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