The Laws of Jefferson Territory were generally enforced in the Territory from 1859 until the organization of Colorado Territory in 1861, though the eastern part of the Territory was then part of Kansas Territory. The only other laws that were then generally recognized in this Territory were the Mining District Laws, Rules and Regulations.

We have gathered the Mining Rules for 79 Districts in Colorado from 1859 to 1880, and will publish them if there is a sufficient demand. Many of the District Rules are Codes of Laws, covering both Civil and Penal in addition to Mines and Mining Claims.