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Dawn Mann
Judge · Colorado County Court, Huerfano County
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Judicial Performance Evaluation
Meets Performance Standards
Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation / applicable Commission on Judicial Performance · 2026 · Colorado County Court, Huerfano County · County Court Judge
8 For / primary
0 Against / secondary
Published measures
Case Management: Responses Promptly issues a decision on the case after
Overall: 2.6 / 4 (N=11)Attorneys: 2.2 / 4 (N=11)Non-Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=11)
Case Management: trial. Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=12)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=12)
Case Management: Promptly rules on pre-trial motions.
Overall: 2.3 / 4 (N=9)Attorneys: 1.3 / 4 (N=9)Non-Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=9)
Case Management: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=11)Attorneys: 2.2 / 4 (N=11)Non-Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=11)
Case Management: Provides an alternative to in-person hearings
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=11)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=11)Non-Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=11)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Responses Is able to identify and analyze relevant facts.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=12)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=12)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Bases decisions on evidence and arguments.
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=4)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Issues consistent decisions when the
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=4)
Application and Knowledge of Law: circumstances are similar. Rulings cite the applicable substantive law.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Consistently applies laws and rules.
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=4)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Gives reasons for rulings.
Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=9)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=9)Non-Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=9)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Willing to make decisions without regard to
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=8)
Communications: Responses Makes sure all participants understand the
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=12)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=12)
Communications: proceedings. When issuing a ruling, the judge provides an
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=4)
Communications: explanation for the decision. Provides written communications that are clear,
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)
Communications: thorough, and well- reasoned. Listens carefully during court proceedings.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=4)
Communications: Uses language that everyone can understand.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)
Communications: Speaks clearly so everyone in the courtroom
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=8)
Communications: can understand what's being said. Gives reasons for a ruling when needed.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)
Demeanor: Responses Gives proceedings a sense of dignity.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=12)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=12)
Demeanor: Treats participants with respect.
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=12)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=12)
Demeanor: Reacts to an incident(s) in the courtroom
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=4)
Demeanor: appropriately. Addresses individuals (e.g. attorneys, court staff, litigants, public witnesses) respectfully in
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=4)
Demeanor: the courtroom. Maintains a professional demeanor in the
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=4)
Demeanor: courtroom. Has a sense of compassion and human
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)
Diligence: Responses Uses good judgment in application of relevant
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=4)
Diligence: law and rules. Is willing to handle cases on the docket even when they are complicated and time
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=4)
Diligence: consuming. Does the necessary “homework” and is
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=4)
Diligence: prepared for cases. Begins court on time.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)
Diligence: Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=8)
Diligence: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)
Diligence: Is prepared for cases
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)
Diligence: Manages court proceedings so there is little
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)
Fairness: Responses Gives participants an opportunity to be heard.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)
Fairness: Treats those involved in the case without bias.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=8)
Fairness: Treats people fairly who represent themselves.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=8)
Fairness: Gives each side enough time to present their
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=8)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=8)Overall: 2.2 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2.2 / 4 (N=4)
Fairness: case. Conducts their courtroom in a neutral manner.
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=4)
Fairness: Is fair and impartial to both sides.
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=4)
Published standards
Colorado statutory judicial performance standards
The Third Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 8-0, with one commissioner absent and one vacancy, that Judge Dawn Mann Meets Performance Standards .
Participation
Attorney email invite
4 returned / 115 distributed
Attorney Survey Website
0 returned
Total Attorneys
4 returned
Non-attorney email Invite
3 returned / 210 distributed
Court Staff Email Invite (Self-select)
5 returned / 2,782 distributed
Citizen Feedback
0 returned
Juror Survey
0 returned
Total Non-Attorneys
8 returned
Commission narrative
The Third Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 8-0, with one commissioner absent and one vacancy, that Judge Dawn Mann Meets Performance Standards .
As a County Court Judge, Judge Mann presides over civil and criminal matters, including protection orders, evictions, money disputes, traffic, and misdemeanors in Huerfano County, Colorado. Judge Mann receives high marks for treating all courtroom participants with respect and fairness. Survey respondents from attorneys and self-represented litigants noted that she is courteous and treats all people in her courtroom with professionalism. Judge Mann is thorough in her written rulings and carefully applies the law to the cases she presides over. Judge Mann has expressed a continuing commitment to focusing on the timeliness of her orders and improving her case management. Based on these observations, the Commission unanimously agreed that Judge Dawn Mann meets performance standards.
The Commission conducted an in-person interview with Judge Mann, reviewed written orders, observed her in court, reviewed a self-evaluation survey, and reviewed judicial performance survey responses from attorneys and non-attorneys. The survey results indicated that Judge Mann met performance standards in categories including Knowledge of Law, Communication, Diligence, Demeanor, and Fairness.
Judge Mann was appointed to the County Court in 2019. Prior to her appointment she was in private practice where she focused on general civil transactions and litigation including Probate Court and served as Guardian ad Litem for children. Judge Mann received her Juris Doctor (JD) from Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 1995 before she relocated to Colorado in 1998. Judge Mann enjoys supporting the local community by choosing to shop locally and by attending local events.
Evaluation history
2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · Historical cycles are shown separately until instrument compatibility is established.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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