| Clerk of Court (District Court) | Denver District Court Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| County Court | Denver County Court |
| Clerk address | District Court civil/domestic: City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202 (Room 256). District Court criminal: Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, 520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204 (Room 135). County Court traffic/civil: 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202 (Room 135). |
| Phone | District Court: (303) 606-2300. County Court traffic/civil: 720-865-7840. County Court criminal/municipal: 720-337-0410. |
| Hours | District Court Clerk's Office: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Denver County Court Traffic & Civil (Room 135, 1437 Bannock St): Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Denver County Court Criminal & Municipal (Room 160, 520 W Colfax Ave): Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.25 per page ($0.50 if double-sided), per Chief Justice Directive 06-01 |
| Certified copy fee | $20.00 per certified document, per Chief Justice Directive 06-01 |
Denver is Colorado's only consolidated city-county, and its court records are split between two entirely separate systems. Denver District Court, part of the 2nd Judicial District and the state Judicial Branch, hears felonies, civil cases of any amount, divorce and custody, probate, and juvenile matters. Its clerk's office is split across two buildings: civil and domestic cases at the City and County Building, criminal cases at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse.
Denver County Court is a different court entirely, run by the City and County of Denver rather than the state. It handles Denver municipal ordinance violations, traffic tickets, state misdemeanors filed in Denver, and civil claims and small claims up to $25,000. It has its own website and its own free case-number lookup, separate from the state's docket search and from CoCourts.
The common mistake is searching only one system. The state's statewide docket search and CoCourts cover Denver District Court but not Denver County Court; for a traffic ticket or a misdemeanor filed in county court, search denvercountycourt.org directly.
Search Denver County court records online
Clerk of Court (District Court)
Denver District Court Clerk's Office
- Cost
- Free case search via the statewide docket tool; per-page fee for copies
- Coverage
- District-court felony, civil, family, probate, and juvenile cases for the City and County of Denver
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Civil and domestic matters are filed at the City and County Building; criminal matters at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse. The clerk does not accept filings by fax or email.
County Court
Denver County Court
- Cost
- Free case-number search on the court's public portal
- Coverage
- Denver municipal ordinance violations, traffic tickets, state misdemeanors filed in Denver, civil claims and small claims up to $25,000, and protection orders
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
A separate court run by the City and County of Denver, not the state Judicial Branch; not included in the statewide docket search or CoCourts. Case search is by case number at public.denvercountycourt.org.
What is available online
Denver District Court cases appear in the statewide docket search and in CoCourts like other district courts. Denver County Court is not part of either system; use its own public portal to search by case number, pay fines, or view livestreamed proceedings. Neither system provides copies of filed documents online — those must be requested from the relevant clerk.
Which clerk has your record
In Colorado, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Colorado page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts (22 judicial districts) | Felony criminal cases; Civil claims of any dollar amount; Divorce, custody, and other domestic relations | Clerk of Court for the judicial district (Colorado Judicial Branch) |
| County Courts | Misdemeanors and petty offenses; Traffic infractions; Civil claims up to $25,000 | Clerk of Court for the county (same office as the district clerk in most counties) |
| Denver County Court | Denver municipal ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued in Denver; State misdemeanors filed in Denver | Denver County Court Clerk (City and County of Denver, not the state Judicial Branch) |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Denver County clerk offices
District Court civil/domestic: City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202 (Room 256). District Court criminal: Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, 520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204 (Room 135). County Court traffic/civil: 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202 (Room 135).
Phone: District Court: (303) 606-2300. County Court traffic/civil: 720-865-7840. County Court criminal/municipal: 720-337-0410.
Hours: District Court Clerk's Office: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Denver County Court Traffic & Civil (Room 135, 1437 Bannock St): Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Denver County Court Criminal & Municipal (Room 160, 520 W Colfax Ave): Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
District Court records. Request copies from the Denver District Court clerk: civil and domestic files at the City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St, Room 256; criminal files at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, 520 W Colfax Ave, Room 135. Include the case number, the documents needed, and whether you need certified copies; filings and requests are not accepted by fax or email.
Denver County Court records. Use the case-number search on the county court's public portal, or contact the Traffic & Civil Divisions (720-865-7840) or Criminal & Municipal Divisions (720-337-0410) at 1437 Bannock St and 520 W Colfax Ave respectively.
Records not online. Older files or documents not available through either portal must be requested in person or by mail from the clerk that holds them.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Colorado |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.25 per page ($0.50 if double-sided), per Chief Justice Directive 06-01 |
| Certified copy | $20.00 per certified document, per Chief Justice Directive 06-01 |
Fees set by Chief Justice Directive 06-01 as listed on the Judicial Branch's Record/Document Request Form: $0.25 per page for plain copies (parties and their attorneys are capped at $15 per request), $20.00 per certified document, $25.00 for a transcript of judgment, and $30.00 per hour for research or redaction time after the first hour, billed in 15-minute increments. Denver County Court and municipal courts set their own fee schedules.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Colorado court records are open to the public by default, but several categories are removed from public view:
The Colorado guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there two different Denver courts?
Denver is a consolidated city-county. Denver District Court is a state trial court in the 2nd Judicial District that hears felonies and civil, family, and probate cases. Denver County Court is a separate city court for misdemeanors, traffic, municipal violations, and smaller civil claims.
Where do I look up a Denver traffic ticket?
On the Denver County Court public portal by case number. Denver County Court is not part of the statewide docket search or CoCourts, so those tools will not show traffic tickets.
Which office has my Denver divorce case?
Denver District Court, specifically the civil and domestic clerk's office at the City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St. Domestic relations cases are heard in district court, not county court.
Can I search Denver District Court cases in the statewide system?
Yes. Denver District Court is part of the state Judicial Branch, so its cases appear in the statewide docket search and in CoCourts, unlike Denver County Court.
How do I pay a Denver County Court fine or fee online?
Denver County Court's website offers online fine and fee payment through its public portal, separate from the state's court-payment system used by district and county courts elsewhere in Colorado.
Sources
- Denver - District | Colorado Judicial Branch — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/denver-district
- Denver City & County Bldg (Civil and Domestic Matters) | Colorado Judicial Branch — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/location/denver-city-county-bldg-civil-and-domestic-matters
- Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse (Criminal Matters) | Colorado Judicial Branch — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/location/lindsey-flanigan-courthouse-criminal-matters
- Denver County Court — https://www.denvercountycourt.org/
- Denver County Court — Case Search — https://public.denvercountycourt.org/Case/Quick
- Colorado Judicial Branch — Trial Courts by County — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/trial-courts-county
- Colorado Judicial Branch — Docket Search — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets
- Colorado Judicial Branch — Access Guide to Public Records — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/access-guide-public-records
- CoCourts (Colorado Courts Data Access, LexisNexis) — https://www.cocourts.com/cocourts/
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation — Records and Background Checks — https://cbi.colorado.gov/records-and-background-checks
- Internet Criminal History Check (CBI) — https://www.cbirecordscheck.com/
- Colorado Case Law Search — https://research.coloradojudicial.gov/
- Chief Justice Directive 06-01 — Fees and Costs — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/CJD%2006-01%20Signed%20%20effective%20July%201,%202022%20WEB.pdf
- Colorado Judicial Branch — Record/Document Request Form (copy and certification fees) — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/recorddocument-request-form
- Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 24, Article 72, Part 7 — Criminal Justice Record Sealing — https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-24.pdf
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado — https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Colorado counties.