A Colorado judge was censured for paying a defendant’s $1 bail, raising ethics concerns.

A Colorado judge was censured by the state's judicial discipline board for paying a $1 bail on behalf of a defendant, raising concerns about impartiality and ethical boundaries in the courtroom. The action, taken during a court appearance, drew scrutiny for blurring the line between judicial duty and personal involvement, prompting formal disciplinary review. The censure does not remove the judge from office but serves as a formal reprimand.