El Paso County Court Records Lookup

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El Paso County, Colorado

With a population of over 730,300 people, El Paso County is considered the most populous county in Colorado. Its county seat, Colorado Springs, is the most extensive city in the state. El Paso County court system is part of the 4th Judicial District of Colorado, comprising a District Court, a County Court, and five Municipal Courts.

The District Court is the highest court in El Paso County. It has unlimited jurisdiction over civil claims, including land disputes, personal injury claims, negligence, and contractual matters, without any monetary limit. Likewise, the court has jurisdiction over all felonies and lesser-included offenses, as well as juvenile cases like delinquency, dependency, and child abuse cases. Furthermore, cases of probate, domestic relations, and mental health are also within the court's authority. On its part, the El Paso County Court presides over civil claims below $25,000, small claims of $7,500 or less, misdemeanor criminal cases, and traffic cases. Litigants dissatisfied with the ruling of the County Court can appeal against it at the District Court. In addition to the District and County Courts, there are five Municipal Courts in El Paso County with jurisdiction over municipal ordinance violations, civil protection orders, and traffic cases. These courts are located in Colorado Springs, Fountains, Green Mountain Falls, Manitou Springs, and Monument.

According to Colorado Statewide Court Statistics, during the 2023 fiscal year, the District Court in El Paso County concluded 22,385 cases, while the County Court concluded 50,754 cases. Within the same period, the county's Sheriff's Office recorded 642 violent crimes. The Records Department of the 4th Judicial District maintains case records for the District Court and County Court. Interested residents can request these records by submitting a completed Record Request Form by mail or email or by completing the online document request form. There is also an online docket search for court records in El Paso County. Records of the Municipal Courts are accessible upon request made to the relevant court clerk. Records pertaining to confidential cases like juvenile, adoption, and mental health matters are not publicly accessible in El Paso County.

In summary, El Paso County is home to a District County, a County Court, and numerous Municipal Courts that adjudicate legal cases arising in the county. These courts ensure that legal disputes are resolved efficiently and in accordance with the applicable laws. Also, residents and other persons interested in examining case records can do so by making the appropriate requests.

El Paso County, CO - Courthouses

El Paso County District Court

Court Type: District Court
Street Address: 270 S. Tejon St.
Website URL: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=4
Phone: 719-452-5000
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Judge: Hon. William Bain
Judge Phone: 719-452-5522
Clerk: Sheri King
Clerk Phone: 719-452-5000
Clerk Email: sheri.king@judicial.state.co.us
Parking: FOR JURORS:El Paso County Parking Structures - A validation for FREE parking will be provided to jurors that parked in the EL PASO COUNTY parking structure located at: 255 SAHWATCH STREET (1 block west of the courthouse behind the Pikes Peak Center). Do not park in reserved spaces. Place the pink shaded portion of the jury summons (located directly underneath the blue "IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ" section) on your dashboard. Alternative parking options: UNMETERED parking,Metered parking - cash, credit card, or download the app to add funds remotely - you may not have an opportunity to leave the building to move your vehicle or add money to the meter. The best option for jurors requiring Accessible Parking is the Colorado Springs Parking Garage, however validation is not available. The fee to park in the Colorado Springs Parking Garage is $1.00 per hour.FOR PUBLIC:Metered street parking - download the app. Distance from courthouse varies but is usually 1-2 blocks. Meters accept coins or credit cards.Colorado Springs Parking Garage - 130 S. Nevada St. Enter from Nevada St. or Colorado Ave.
Forms & Filing: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Index.cfm
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Dockets.cfm?District_ID=4
Jury Service: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=4
Languages: Multiple
Email: 04ResearchRequest@judicial.state.co.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Paso-County-Judicial-Complex/131181736949523
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cocourts
ADA: Bridget Collins
ADA Phone: 719-452-5000
ADA Fax / Email: bridget.collins@judicial.state.co.us

El Paso County Judicial Building

Court Type: County Court
Street Address: 270 S. Tejon St.
Website URL: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/County/Index.cfm?County_ID=6
Phone: 719-452-5000
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Judge: Hon. Denise Peacock
Judge Phone: 719-452-5349
Judge Fax / Email: D04_Courts_DivA@judicial.state.co.us
Clerk: Sheri King
Clerk Phone: 719-452-5000
Clerk Email: sheri.king@judicial.state.co.us
Parking: Free Juror Parking Lot - 310 South Cascade Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903.There are 93 spaces available – these fill up quickly.You must place the pink shaded portion of your summons - with your appearance date showing - on your dashboard. Failure to do this may result in a ticket or your car being towed.
Forms & Filing: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Index.cfm
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/County/Dockets.cfm?County_ID=6
Jury Service: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/County/Index.cfm?County_ID=6
Languages: Multiple
Email: 04ResearchRequest@judicial.state.co.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Paso-County-Judicial-Complex/131181736949523
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cocourts
ADA: Bridget Collins
ADA Phone: 719-452-5000
ADA Fax / Email: bridget.collins@judicial.state.co.us

Colorado Springs Municipal Court

Court Type: Municipal Court
Street Address: 224 E. Kiowa Street
Website URL: https://coloradosprings.gov/municipal-court
Phone: 719-385-5928
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Judge: Hon. Hayden W. Kane II
Clerk Phone: 719-385-5901
Clerk Fax: 719-385-5114
Email: MunicipalCourtViolations@ColoradoSprings.Gov

El Paso County, CO - Sheriff's Office

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

Location Type: Sheriff's Office
Street Address: 27 East Vermijo Avenue
Phone: 719-520-7100
Fax: 719-390-5555
Website URL: https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/
Jail/Corrections: https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/office-location/el-paso-county-jail
Inmates: https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/inmate-search#!/search
Sex Offenders: https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/services/sex-offenders-search
Civil Services & Proceedings: https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/sections-administrative-bureau/support-operations-division/civil-unit
Public Records: https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/community/press-releases
Sheriff: Bill Elder
Sheriff Phone: 719-520-7202
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPCSheriffsOffice
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPSHERIFF
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-elder-84b2996/
About/Additional Info: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was created in 1861, when El Paso County was formed as one of the 17 counties in the new Colorado Territory. Sheriff R. Scott Kelley was appointed Sheriff-the first of 27 men to hold that title over the next 150+ years and laid the foundation for an Office that currently sets the national standard in providing the best possible service to the citizens. El Paso County is 2,130 square miles and has a population which exceeds 640K. Our 524 sworn and 260 civilian employees are our greatest asset and ensure our mission is carried out each and every day.

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