C.R.S. § 13-5.5-107

(1) The state commission and each district commission shall evaluate each justice and judge in Colorado utilizing the powers and duties conferred upon each commission in section 13-5.5-105 . The evaluations must only include the following performance evaluation criteria: (a) Integrity, including but not limited to whether the justice or judge: (I) Avoids impropriety or the appearance of impropriety; (II) Displays fairness and impartiality toward all participants; and (III) Avoids ex parte communications; (b) Legal knowledge, including but not limited to whether the justice or judge: (I) Demonstrates, through well-reasoned opinions and courtroom conduct, an understanding of substantive law and relevant rules of procedure and evidence; (II) Demonstrates, through well-reasoned opinions and courtroom conduct, attentiveness to factual and legal issues before the court; and (III) Adheres to precedent or clearly explains the legal basis for departure from precedent and appropriately applies statutes or other sources of legal authority; (c) Communication skills, including but not limited to whether the justice or judge: (I) Presents clearly written and understandable opinions, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders; (II) Presents clearly stated and understandable questions or statements during oral arguments or presentations, and, for trial judges, clearly explains all oral decisions; and (III) Clearly presents information to the jury, as necessary; (d) Judicial temperament, including but not limited to whether the justice or judge: (I) Demonstrates courtesy toward attorneys, litigants, court staff, and others in the courtroom; and (II) Maintains and requires order, punctuality, and appropriate decorum in the courtroom; (e) Administrative performance, including but not limited to whether the justice or judge: (I) Demonstrates preparation for oral arguments, trials, and hearings, as well as attentiveness to and appropriate control over judicial proceedings; (II) Manages workload and court time effectively and efficiently; (III) Issues opinions, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders in a timely manner and without unnecessary delay; (IV) Participates in a proportionate share of the court’s workload, takes responsibility for more than his or her own caseload, and is willing to assist other justices or judges; and (V) Understands and complies, as necessary, with directives of the Colorado supreme court; and (f) Service to the legal profession and the public by participating in service-oriented efforts designed to educate the public about the legal system and improve the legal system.