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The 14th Judicial District Attorney Brett Barkey today submitted his letter of resignation to Gov. Jared Polis.
Barkey, whose jurisdiction includes Grand, Routt and Moffat counties, has served in the position since 2012.
“It has been the highlight of over three decades of public service to lead the dedicated team of professionals in this office,” Barkey said in a statement.
Barkey said it was “the right time” to hand the office to its next leaders because of volunteer and educational opportunities available to him.
His current term was set to expire in 2020.
Barkey, who launched an unsuccessful run last year for state treasurer, recommended to Polis that Assistant District Attorney Matt Karzen be named his replacement.
Karzen would bring over 25 years of prosecution experience to the job, according to Barkey.
“The office could be in no better hands,” Barkey said.
His resignation is effective July 1.