Rule 50 Calendars

Colorado courts can organize criminal cases using calendars or schedules to keep track of when cases are heard. This helps the court stay on top of deadlines and hearings so cases move forward in an orderly way.

Criminal cases get priority over other types of cases. This means if a court has to choose between scheduling a criminal matter or a civil matter (like a lawsuit over money or property), the criminal case usually comes first. This priority exists because criminal cases often involve someone's freedom, and the law wants those cases handled quickly and fairly without unnecessary delay.