| Clerk of Court (District Court) | Jefferson Combined Court Clerk of Court (1st Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Jefferson Combined Court, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 |
| Phone | 720-772-2500 |
| Hours | Clerk of Court office: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Records counter: Monday-Thursday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., closed Friday. |
| 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 |
Jefferson County is its own judicial district, the 1st Judicial District, and its district and county courts share one courthouse and one Clerk of Court: the Jefferson Combined Court in Golden. "Combined Court" is the building's official name and reflects that district-court and county-court staff and records are under the same roof.
As elsewhere in Colorado, there is no Jefferson-specific case-search website. The statewide docket search and the paid CoCourts service are the ways to look up a case, and the clerk's records counter has limited afternoon-only hours separate from the main office hours.
Mail and drop-box filing are both accepted, which makes remote filing straightforward once the case number or party names are known.
Search Jefferson County court records online
Clerk of Court (District Court)
Jefferson Combined Court Clerk of Court (1st Judicial District)
- Cost
- Free case search via the statewide docket tool; per-page fee for copies
- Coverage
- District- and county-court cases for Jefferson County — felonies, civil, family, probate, misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims — kept by one combined clerk's office
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The Records counter has separate, shorter hours than the main Clerk of Court office.
What is available online
The statewide docket search covers Jefferson County district and county courts for free but only shows scheduled hearings and basic case data. CoCourts, the Judicial Branch's paid vendor, provides a fuller register of actions for a per-search fee. Pleadings may be mailed to the courthouse address or left in the Clerk of Court drop box in the courthouse atrium.
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
Jefferson County clerk offices
Jefferson Combined Court, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 720-772-2500
Hours: Clerk of Court office: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Records counter: Monday-Thursday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., closed Friday.
In person or by mail. Contact the Clerk of Court at the Jefferson Combined Court, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. Mail is accepted at the same address, and a drop box in the courthouse atrium accepts pleadings when the office is closed. Provide the case number if known, the documents needed, and whether you need a certified copy.
Online. Use the statewide docket search filtered to Jefferson County for free scheduling and basic case data, or CoCourts for a paid, fuller register of actions. Online payments for fines and fees are available through the Judicial Branch's online payment system.
Records counter. Because the records counter keeps shorter afternoon-only hours than the main clerk's office, call ahead (720-772-2500) before visiting in person to pull a file.
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
What is the Jefferson Combined Court?
It is the official name of the Jefferson County courthouse in Golden, reflecting that the district court and county court share one building and one Clerk of Court.
What are the records counter hours in Jefferson County?
The records counter is open Monday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed on Fridays — shorter and different hours than the main Clerk of Court office.
Can I mail a court filing to the Jefferson Combined Court?
Yes. Pleadings can be mailed to 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401, or left in the Clerk of Court drop box in the courthouse atrium.
Is there a free way to check a Jefferson County court case?
Yes, the statewide docket search covers Jefferson County for free, showing scheduled hearings and basic case data; CoCourts is the paid option for a fuller register of actions.
Sources
- Jefferson County | Colorado Judicial Branch — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/jefferson-county
- Jefferson Combined Court | Colorado Judicial Branch — https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/location/jefferson-combined-court
- 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.