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# Colorado Water Court, Division 5

## Court information

Aliases: CO Water Court, Division 5 · Water Court, Division 5

## Contact address

### Court contact address

Published contact address. Confirm the hearing location with the court before visiting.

[Location/contact source](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/December%202024%20Resume%20-%20Website%20Version.pdf)

## Court information

### Source-listed judicial service

- Susan M. Ryan — Additional Water Judge · Source-listed service; current assignment unconfirmed · [Roster source](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/Division%20Water%20Judge%20Appt%20Order%202026.pdf) · Checked October 15, 2026

## Published judicial roster

- [Laura C. Makar](/kyj/judge/laura-c-makar-co-water-judge-district-court-judge-9th-judicial-district) Principal Water Judge Source checked October 15, 2026. [Roster source](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/Division%20Water%20Judge%20Appt%20Order%202026.pdf)

- [Catherine J. Cheroutes](/kyj/judge/catherine-j-cheroutes-co-district-court-judge-5th-judicial-district) Additional Water Judge Additional water judge designated to assist the principal judge; not the principal resident assignment. Listed as an additional or backup judge, not a primary resident judge. Source checked October 15, 2026. [Roster source](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/Division%20Water%20Judge%20Appt%20Order%202026.pdf)

- [Judge Susan Ryan](/kyj/judge/judge-susan-ryan-co-district-court-judge-9th-judicial-district) Additional Water Judge Additional water judge designated to assist the principal judge; not the principal resident assignment. Listed as an additional or backup judge, not a primary resident judge. Source checked October 15, 2026. [Roster source](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/Division%20Water%20Judge%20Appt%20Order%202026.pdf)

These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.