Colorado § 24-31-117 - Hiring committee when attorney general to operate district attorney's office due to a vacancy.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-31-117 — Hiring committee when attorney general to operate district attorney's office due to a vacancy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-31-117. Hiring committee when attorney general to operate district attorney's office due to a vacancy.
If, during the course of performing the attorney general's duties pursuant to section 24-31-101 (1)(v), it is essential for the attorney general to hire personnel at the district attorney's office, the attorney general shall establish a hiring committee consisting of the attorney general, a representative from the Colorado district attorneys' council, and the highest ranking attorney or official at the district attorney's office to make recommendations regarding hiring decisions. The committee may recommend that the hiring of personnel by the attorney general is conditional upon the review and approval of the person appointed to fill the vacant district attorney position. The attorney general retains the ultimate authority regarding hiring decisions while acting pursuant to section 24-31-101 (1)(v) but must consider the recommendations of the committee in making hiring decisions.
Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (HB 24-1118), ch. 73, p. 241, § 2, effective April 17.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 24-31-117
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-31-117 cover?
Section 24-31-117 ("Hiring committee when attorney general to operate district attorney's office due to a vacancy.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 24-31-117?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-31-117" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 24-31-117 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Colorado can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.