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Dayna Vise
Judge · 11th Judicial District District Court
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Judicial Performance Evaluation
Meets Performance Standards
Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation / applicable Commission on Judicial Performance · 2026 · 11th Judicial District District Court · District Court Judge
7 For / primary
0 Against / secondary
Published measures
Case Management: Responses Promptly issues a decision on the case after
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=17)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=17)Non-Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=17)
Case Management: trial. Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=21)Non-Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=21)
Case Management: Promptly rules on pre-trial motions.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=18)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=18)Non-Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=18)
Case Management: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 2.9 / 4 (N=20)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=20)Non-Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=20)
Case Management: Provides an alternative to in-person hearings
Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=14)Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=14)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Responses Is able to identify and analyze relevant facts.
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=21)Non-Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=21)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Bases decisions on evidence and arguments.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=5)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=5)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Issues consistent decisions when the
Overall: 2.7 / 4 (N=3)Attorneys: 2.7 / 4 (N=3)
Application and Knowledge of Law: circumstances are similar. Rulings cite the applicable substantive law.
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=5)Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=5)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Consistently applies laws and rules.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Gives reasons for rulings.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=17)Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=17)Non-Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=17)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Willing to make decisions without regard to
Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=16)
Communications: Responses Makes sure all participants understand the
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=20)Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=20)Non-Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=20)
Communications: proceedings. When issuing a ruling, the judge provides an
Overall: 4 / 4 (N=5)Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=5)
Communications: explanation for the decision. Provides written communications that are clear,
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=4)
Communications: thorough, and well- reasoned. Listens carefully during court proceedings.
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=4)
Communications: Uses language that everyone can understand.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=15)
Communications: Speaks clearly so everyone in the courtroom
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=15)
Communications: can understand what's being said. Gives reasons for a ruling when needed.
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=15)
Demeanor: Responses Gives proceedings a sense of dignity.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=20)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=20)Non-Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=20)
Demeanor: Treats participants with respect.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=20)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=20)Non-Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=20)
Demeanor: Reacts to an incident(s) in the courtroom
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=3)Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=3)
Demeanor: appropriately. Addresses individuals (e.g. attorneys, court staff, litigants, public witnesses) respectfully in
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=4)
Demeanor: the courtroom. Maintains a professional demeanor in the
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)
Demeanor: courtroom. Has a sense of compassion and human
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=15)
Diligence: Responses Uses good judgment in application of relevant
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=5)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=5)
Diligence: law and rules. Is willing to handle cases on the docket even when they are complicated and time
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=2)
Diligence: consuming. Does the necessary “homework” and is
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=5)Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=5)
Diligence: prepared for cases. Begins court on time.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=15)
Diligence: Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=15)
Diligence: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 2.7 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 2.7 / 4 (N=15)
Diligence: Is prepared for cases
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=15)
Diligence: Manages court proceedings so there is little
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=15)
Fairness: Responses Gives participants an opportunity to be heard.
Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=15)
Fairness: Treats those involved in the case without bias.
Overall: 2.9 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=14)
Fairness: Treats people fairly who represent themselves.
Overall: 2.9 / 4 (N=13)Non-Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=13)
Fairness: Gives each side enough time to present their
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=15)Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=5)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=5)
Fairness: case. Conducts their courtroom in a neutral manner.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=4)
Fairness: Is fair and impartial to both sides.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=5)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=5)
Published standards
Colorado statutory judicial performance standards
The Eleventh Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by vote of 7-0, with two members absent and one vacancy on the Commission, that Judge Dayna L. Vise MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .
Participation
Attorney email invite
5 returned / 165 distributed
Attorney Survey Website
0 returned
Total Attorneys
5 returned
Non-attorney email Invite
4 returned / 283 distributed
Court Staff Email Invite (Self-select)
8 returned / 2,782 distributed
Citizen Feedback
0 returned
Juror Survey
5 returned
Total Non-Attorneys
17 returned
Commission narrative
The Eleventh Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by vote of 7-0, with two members absent and one vacancy on the Commission, that Judge Dayna L. Vise MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .
Judge Vise presides over civil, domestic relations, juvenile, criminal and misdemeanor cases in her courtroom. In evaluating Judge Vise’s performance, the Commission reviewed survey responses from attorneys and non-attorneys, observed her courtroom, conducted a personal interview, and read opinions she has authored. Of the attorneys responding to the survey, 100% answered “yes, meets performance standards”, 0% answered “no, does not meet performance standards”, and 0% had no opinion regarding whether Judge Vise meets or does not meet performance standards. Of non-attorneys responding to the survey, 75% answered, “yes, meets performance standards”, 19% answered “no, does not meet performance standards”, and 6% had no opinion regarding whether Judge Vise meets or does not meet performance standards. A total of five attorneys and sixteen non-attorneys responded to the judicial performance surveys expressing their opinion of Judge Vise’s performance. Survey comments indicate that Judge Vise is knowledgeable, respectful of court participants, and fair. The Commission agrees with these comments based on observations of Judge Vise in the courtroom.
In her interview, Judge Vise demonstrated a clear commitment to professionalism. She stays informed of changes to the law by reading weekly published court opinions and engaging in continued legal education beyond requirements. Judge Vise makes consistent efforts to treat all litigants and defendants fairly and considers district and state-wide data in all sentencing decisions. She endeavors to provide clear and understandable orders. Based on these findings the Commission unanimously agrees that Judge Vise meets judicial performance standards.
Judge Vise grew up in Loveland, Colorado. She earned her B.A. and her law degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Prior to her appointment as District Court Judge on October 1, 2024, she worked as a District Court Magistrate for the Eleventh Judicial District; as a senior managing attorney for Polansky Law Firm, PLLC; as an appellate attorney and trial attorney with the Colorado Public Defender’s Office; and as a law clerk for the Honorable Daniel C. Hale. Judge Vise is active in the legal community, serving on the Colorado Bar Association’s Criminal Law Section Executive Committee and participating in local bar events. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association and the local Heart of the Rockies Bar Association. She volunteers as a mock trial judge for high school and CU mock trial competitions and volunteers with local animal welfare and outdoor/recreational organizations.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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