Nineteenth Judicial District - District Court Judge
Honorable Jonathan W. Hays
Retention Year: 1996
Recommendation: Retain
All surveyed groups recommended retention, and based on the written evaluations and a personal interview, the 19th Judicial Commission on Judicial Performance recommends that Judge Jonathan W. Hays BE RETAINED.
Judge Jonathan Hays has been a Weld County District Court Judge for over twenty years. His current docket includes approximately 40% of water law cases and 60% criminal cases.
Based on a review of written evaluations by court personnel, attorneys, jurors, and law enforcement, Judge Hays is considered to be a fair and knowledgeable judge who maintains courtroom control, makes clear decisions, is courteous and displays compassion.