Not Bad You need to…read morearrive between 7:30-8:00 AM for jury duty. Check-in works like airport TSA, only you do not have to take your shoes off. Expect to spend part of the day, or up to 3 days if you get picked as a juror.

The building is fine. The security process at 0730 is very…read moreslow. Four workers to process 400 potential jurors. The system still disrespect jurors.

*Holiday Review* One cannot and should not miss the light…read moredisplay. The city of Denver is still celebrating the holidays, although without the traditional pomp and circumstance. The presentation begins promptly at 545p and lasts for 5minutes. The lights are orchestrated with holiday music and shows real well. Even on a Saturday, the crowd was minimal so we had a good view from Civic Center Park. A nice way to bring in a little cheer to your evening. Thank you Denver for continuing this tradition in 2020.

Beautiful architecture. I love the building…read more Rock hard wooden benches in the courtroom. Why are prospective jurors tormented? The lighting is way too harsh. Need to drop the temperature by at least 1000K. The processes are so slow. Some business re-engineering is needed.

So I was here for the first time a few weeks ago, (actually to volunteer my time for an…read moreorganization I can't disclose here) and I entered the building and went through the metal detector. I thought all was fine when I heard the cop ask if this purse was mine. I said yes, and he proceeded to hold up my cat keychain, (that does have two holes in it you can put your fingers through, if you need to protect yourself on a late night walk or something?) and then told me (in the most snooty tone) that "this is highly illegal. This could be considered a brass knuckle. I could arrest you for a felony right now." (He said that last sentence incredibly condescendingly). I was taken aback, but I apologized and begrudgingly thanked him for his "kindness." What a pompous jerk!

I absolutely loved exploring Pearl Street and was taken aback by this courthouse! I adore any Art…read moreDeco and WPA art that I encounter, so I loved seeing this building and the lovely facade. An absolute treasure.

Art for the sake of art…read more At first glance, it looks like a group of large marble and granite figures, but on closer inspection it is a group of two judges, one female and one male, and four children. Seated outside the Carr Center, the two groups look like they are engaged in an intimate conversation. Nice to be able to walk by the Colorado Yule marble and green granite figures of "Justice for All" that were created by Madeline Wiener, a New York-born, Denver-based sculptor with an international following. Inspired by the warmth of real judges, Wiener tried to create a friendly space for children and their families to be welcome. The statues of the children look so innocent as they try to ingest the wisdom of the justices. Kids can climb or sit on the statues. For their parents, it is a great photo op. Although, I did not enter the actual courthouse, I know that there is more artwork inside as well. Walking through downtown Denver, there is so much public art. This is due to a state law that manadates 1 percent of public building costs be dedicated to the acquisition of art which gave the construction of the Carr Center an art budget of just over $1.7 million. So nice to be able to take a walk and just enjoy art for the sake of art.

Not only a great and interactive place to learn about our judicial system, but also a great place…read moreto take in the view of the state capitol! Beautiful architecture and you also get to pose as a judge on the Supreme Court! Overall great photo opportunities!

Most people try their hardest to get out of jury duty. I for one tried my hardest to serve my…read morecivic duty and I was picked. Juror number 1. Though I did enjoy the experience it literally took from 8am to 5pm. Could have easily ended in half the time but the lawyer had to hash out the legalize and the jury had to leave the room to not be prejudice.

It's never fun waking up, making time to drag yourself to a courthouse waiting in line, seeing the…read morejudge, paying a fine at the window. I will say however, this was not a completely bad experience. My kid asked me to accompany him to help deal with his first traffic ticket. We got there 20 min early, checked in. Took another 30 min to be called, 60 min to be called into the judge, 10 min to pay at the window. Took time but not a bad experience. Take some work or entertainment with you and you'll be fine.

Truly incredible and gorgeous federal courthouse - took my students at Oklahoma City University…read moreSchool of Law here because the Tenth Circuit is "our" circuit in Oklahoma, and there are also two other federal courthouses nearby (more for the U.S. District Courts). In the walls there are a series of interesting names, and Latin mottos on two opposite sides that describe labor and rest. Definitely an epic courthouse to see in Denver!

A stunningly renovated building, with a fascinating history, with guided tours available from court…read morestaff. This gem is hiding in plain sight in downtown Denver. Do call ahead to ask about tour availability, however, as there does appear to only be one staff member who handles the tours.

I had lived in Denver for years, close to two decades, and always driven by the capital with…read morethoughts of taking a tour... one of these days. And, it really is silly that it took me so long to put my name on the line for one of the daily free tours. Colorado really has such a wonderful Western, independent spirit. The tour was not only decent with the history of the building and the culture which is Colorado, I learned some things contributed by this state that I didn't know. Like, did you know that the song "America the Beautiful" was a poem written by English professor Katharine Lee Bates after climbing Pikes Peak? Did you know Colorado was really active in the women's suffrage movement? There's plenty more to say about this fair state and the house that leads it, but I'll let ya'll learn for yourselves. The view from the top is also soooo very TOPS, well worth the tour just to take in that vista.

Finally checked the Colorado State Capitol off my list. The…read moregold leaf dome shining in the Denver sun was even more impressive in person. I was able to stand on the "One Mile High" step, and took in a perfect view of the Rockies in the distance. Every state capitol has its own vibe and Colorado's definitely didn't disappoint.

The waiting was ridiculous. But I did receive my daughter's birth certificate after waiting for 4…read moremonths. I won't order from Archives again.

I have been waiting for TWO YEARS to get a copy of my birth certificate!! I have emailed with…read morelittle response and the few responses I received were very delayed. DO NOT RECOMMEND

I've lived in Colorado permanently since 1988 on and off since 1975. I've lived in 6 different…read morecounties across the state. Jefferson County is the absolute worst by far. Zero customer service. They lie and don't keep their word or commitments. In my opinion the commissioner of my area should be looking for work in fast foods. I've dealt with a few departments and none deliver satisfactory service. They're really good at getting my Tabor refund with empty promises. Looking forward to moving to a county that provides decent roads and services.

Wow, the lady that works at the desk here is so so mean! She made a 17 year old girl cry for over…read morean hour because she was in the wrong place to pay a ticket. Kids should not be traumatized by a minimum wage employee with a low self esteem. Be nice Karen!

As we all know the juror process I won't boar you with that. I will say the summons puts the…read moreunnecessary fear of god in you and to ensure you're on time for the jury perquisites. As we waited in line to get in the courthouse it went fairly smoothly. I felt bad for the people who called the jurors number and was told to come in just to be told they didn't need to show up especially after waiting 30 minutes in the unusual cold snap we had that day. After the ones who were told to come in and after another 45 minutes wait we were all told there was a stay and we could leave. Thank God.

My number came up, and I had the dreaded jury duty. Arapahoe County has a system for calling in or…read morechecking their website the day/night before. If you are not excused, I advise arriving before 7:30 a.m., when the doors open, so you can get through security quickly and arrive at the jury summons room on time. You fill out another questionnaire (similar to the summons you must bring), which helps the judges and lawyers determine the first round of excusals. If you are "lucky" enough to make it through that round, you will be taken upstairs to the courtroom for the voir dire process. Depending on the number of jurors needed, you may need to stay for lunch. There is a reasonably priced cafeteria with hot and cold options and snacks.