--- title: "Shelby Fyles | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/shelby-fyles-co-district-court-judge-23rd-judicial-district" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Shelby Fyles 23rd Judicial District District Court ยท Judge ## Profile - Court: 23rd Judicial District District Court - State: Colorado - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### expanded media coverage Scope: statewide Colorado expanded media coverage requests must comply with Chapter 38, Rule 3 and are submitted to the court before the proceeding; authorization remains subject to court rules, orders, restrictions, and limitations. Evidence excerpt: you agree with the criteria set forth in Chapter 38, Rule 3, as well as all orders, rules, restrictions, or limitations issued or imposed by the court [Request for Expanded Media Coverage](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/request-expanded-media-coverage?topic=76&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### expanded media notice Scope: statewide Colorado expanded media coverage applications generally must be submitted at least twenty-four hours before the court proceeding, though judges may consider shorter-notice requests in some circumstances. Evidence excerpt: Expanded Media Coverage applications to be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the court proceeding in question. [Request for Expanded Media Coverage](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/request-expanded-media-coverage?topic=76&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/contact/shelby-fyles) - [Official roster](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/contact/shelby-fyles) - [Colorado Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/contact/shelby-fyles) - [Request for Expanded Media Coverage](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/request-expanded-media-coverage?topic=76&wrapped=true) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/shelby-fyles-co-district-court-judge-23rd-judicial-district", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/shelby-fyles-co-district-court-judge-23rd-judicial-district", "name": "Shelby Fyles | KnowJudges", "description": "Shelby Fyles, 23rd Judicial District District Court. 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Fyles was appointed by Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Elizabeth B. Volz, with her appointment effective February 2, 2026. - handling primarily municipal matters. - Fyles has extensive prosecutorial experience. - The 23rd Judicial District Court covers Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties in Colorado. - This educational background has supported her diverse legal career and prepared her for her judicial responsibilities. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Request for Expanded Media Coverage](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-18f557a3dab23203e245f5e3) โ€” Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/request-expanded-media-coverage?topic=76&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.