Jefferson County Colorado Court Records

Jefferson County is west of Denver. It is in the 1st Judicial District. The county seat is Golden. The courts serve a large population. Many cases are filed here. Records are available to the public.

Jefferson County Court Information

Jefferson County courts are part of the state system. They follow state rules. Records are public. You can access them. Use the online request form. Or visit the courthouse.

The court page has details. Visit coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/jefferson-county. It lists the address. It has phone numbers. It shows hours.

The 1st Judicial District includes Jefferson County. It also includes Gilpin County. Cases from Gilpin are filed separately. Records stay in the county of filing.

Accessing Jefferson County Court Records

You can request records online. Use the state records request form. Fill in the details. Submit it. Wait for response. Most take three business days.

In-person visits work too. Go to the courthouse. Find the clerk's office. Ask for records. Provide case info. Pay the fees. Get your copies.

Fees are standard. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $20 each. Research fees may apply. Off-site retrieval costs extra. You will be told the total before payment.

Types of Cases in Jefferson County

District Court handles felonies. Civil cases over $25,000 are heard. Domestic relations cases are filed. Juvenile matters are processed. Probate cases are handled.

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

You can request any case type. Use the online form. Contact the clerk. Get the records you need.

Cities in Jefferson County

Jefferson County has many cities. Lakewood is the largest. Arvada is here. Westminster is partially included. Wheat Ridge is in the county. Golden is the county seat.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jefferson County. Check them if needed.