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Hiatt’s final day is July 31. Klein’s is June 30.
Judge who halted Weld ID-theft case retires

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_12142089

Did the judge get paid off? Something stinks!!

GREELEY — Judge James Hiatt, chief judge of the Eighth Judicial District in Larimer County, announced his retirement Tuesday, the day after his controversial ruling that halted a major identity theft investigation.

Hiatt’s announcement also comes a week after Weld District Court chief judge Roger Klein said he will retire.

Hiatt on Monday ruled that a Weld County investigation targeting illegal immigrants through their tax records was illegal. Hiatt put a halt to the probe and ordered 5,000 records seized in a search of Amalia’s Tax and Translation Service either be destroyed or returned.

Hiatt was appointed district court judge in April 1986. In 2000, he was appointed Chief Judge.

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Good he will not be around for the appeal.