I love Coloradans' willingness to change and grow.

Kristy H. | Grand Junction, CO

KRISTY, WE ALSO Love COLORADO’S WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE AND GROW.

That’s why we’re dedicated to driving transparency and fairness in the judicial system for all Coloradans.

Campus Location

Denver

Colorado, First State to Push Toward Statewide Use of Data Dashboards to Improve Fairness and Effectiveness of Criminal Justice System with Help of CU Denver

In a groundbreaking move toward transparency, accountability, and meaningful progress, Colorado is the first state to push for statewide use of prosecutorial data dashboards, with CU Denver’s Evaluation Center leading the effort.

Now active in 18 of Colorado's 22 judicial districts and covering 85% of the state’s population, these dashboards allow the public to access trends in case handling, treatment of individuals, and crime response.

The project, a collaboration between CU Denver, the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council, and local DA offices, uses data to inform fairer, more effective decision-making. “This project supports transparency and helps DA offices identify areas for improvement,” said Lauren Gase, PhD, project director at CU Denver’s Evaluation Center.

Funded by Microsoft’s Justice Reform Initiative, the data dashboards empower DA offices to enhance community trust, improve case outcomes, and address disparities in justice.

By embracing data-driven insights, Colorado’s justice system is evolving to meet the needs of its communities. This demonstrates how growth comes from understanding and addressing challenges head-on.

With continued leadership from CU Denver, Colorado is setting a new standard for data-driven criminal justice reform—one defined by transparency, accountability, and the courage to embrace change.