D. Brett Woods, Denver Juvenile Court’s presiding judge, has retired. His retirement comes during an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct, the details of which are not yet public. Woods conveyed his pride in his juvenile justice work and his appreciation for his time on the bench in a letter to Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright.
In December, the Colorado Supreme Court suspended Woods. They requested his justification for remaining on the bench while under investigation. The specifics of the alleged misconduct remain undisclosed.
As of January, Woods was still receiving pay during his suspension. The investigation is still in progress. The reasons for Woods’ retirement during the investigation have not been fully revealed.
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