Adams County Court Records Database

Adams County is in the 17th Judicial District. The county is north of Denver. The Adams County Justice Center is in Brighton. This is where court records are kept. The address is 1100 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO 80601. You can access records here.

Adams County Justice Center

The Adams County Justice Center houses the courts. It is a modern facility. Records are stored here. You can request them in person. Staff can help you find cases. They can make copies. They can certify documents.

The court page has current info. Visit coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/adams-county. It lists hours. It has contact details. It posts alerts.

Note: Recent alerts may affect hours. Always check before visiting. The Justice Center may open late some days.

Accessing Adams County Court Records

Records are available to the public. You can request them. Use the state online form. Or visit in person. The clerk can help you. Bring case details. Names help. Dates help. Case numbers are best.

Fees apply to copies. The state sets the rates. $0.25 per page is standard. Certified copies cost more. $20 per document is typical. Research fees may apply. Complex searches take time. Staff must bill for this.

The 17th Judicial District serves Adams County. It also serves Broomfield County. Make sure you check the right county. Cases filed in Adams stay in Adams. Records do not transfer.

Types of Cases in Adams County

District Court hears major cases. Felonies are filed here. Civil cases over $25,000 are heard. Domestic relations cases are processed. Juvenile matters are handled. Probate cases go here.

County Court handles smaller cases. Civil cases under $25,000 are heard. Misdemeanors are processed. Traffic cases are filed. Small claims are handled. Protection orders are issued.

You can request records for any case type. Use the online form. Or contact the clerk. Provide details. Pay the fees. Get your copies.

Cities in Adams County

Adams County has several cities. Brighton is the county seat. Westminster is partially here. Thornton is partially in the county. Commerce City is here. Northglenn is partially included.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Adams County. Check them if you cannot find your records.