Proposed Law Could Expose Colorado Prosecutors to Civil Lawsuits

By Colette Bordelon | Denver7

DENVER — In Colorado, prosecutors can face criminal ramifications if their actions while working on a case warrant such a charge — but they cannot be sued in civil court for damages caused to a defendant.

The concept is called prosecutorial immunity, something the district attorney for the First Judicial District, Alexis King, explained to Denver7

The Colorado Attorney Regulation Counsel addresses ethics concerns as an independent body that can review attorney conduct and licensure.

“Not only do I believe the checks and balances are there, I believe that prosecutors as a portion of attorneys in this state are devoted to the rule of law, and believe in attorney regulation as part of our practice,” King said. “I take it very seriously that we’re reporting anything that is questionable to Attorney Regulation Counsel, and certainly my staff knows that as well.”

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