About the Colorado Division of Civil Rights
Who We Are
The Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD) is charged with enforcing Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws in the areas of employment (Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-34-402), housing (Colorado Revised Statutes §24-34-502), and public accommodations (Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-34-602). We promote awareness of civil rights laws through training and education to groups and individuals across the state. We work in cooperation with federal and local agencies, such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (HUD/FHEO), as well as community-based organizations that promote and protect civil rights. CCRD maintains formal cooperative agreements with EEOC and HUD/FHEO to avoid duplication of efforts on those cases where joint jurisdiction (state and federal) exits. Read more >>
Cases We Handle
Civil Rights Commission
The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is a seven-member, bipartisan board whose mission is to conduct hearings regarding illegal discriminatory practices, advise the Governor and General Assembly regarding policies and legislation that address illegal discrimination, review appeals of cases investigated and dismissed by CCRD, and adopt and amend rules and regulations to be followed in enforcement of Colorado's statutes prohibiting discrimination. Read more >>