The 12th Judicial District in Colorado is seeking applicants for two open positions on the Victims and Witnesses Assistance & Law Enforcement (VALE) Board. The board serves Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties.
The VALE Board is made up of five members who are responsible for providing grant funds to community and criminal justice agencies that deliver direct services to victims. Board members decide how to distribute these funds through a competitive application process.
Each judicial district in Colorado has its own VALE Board. Members are appointed by the chief judge for three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms. In the 12th Judicial District, there is a preference for a diverse board with representation from each county in the district.
Members of the board are required to attend at least four meetings per year. They must also be able to read and understand basic financial reports and review meeting materials ahead of time in order to participate in discussions. Familiarity with community resources and trauma-informed victim services is considered helpful.
Letters of interest will be accepted until February 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. Applicants should include details about any previous board service and their reasons for wanting to join the VALE Board. Letters must be submitted by the deadline to Administrative Office Manager Gaynell Elliott at 8955 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101, or via email at gaynell.elliott@judicial.state.co.us. New appointments are expected in April 2026.
The Colorado Judicial Branch manages courts across all counties and judicial districts in Colorado, including specialized courts such as those that oversee boards like VALE (official website). The branch aims to provide fair proceedings and safeguard individual rights through its statewide network (official website).
According to the official website, the Colorado Judicial Branch supports public trust by making legal services accessible and court processes transparent.
