Boulder County, one of the original 17 counties in Colorado, was established in 1861. Located in the north-central part of Colorado, Boulder County is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area. The County has a population of over 330,000 residents and has its county seat in Boulder.

Courts in Boulder County

Boulder County has a structured judicial system comprising District, County, and Municipal Courts. The 20th Judicial District Court in Boulder County has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases, including felonies and civil cases involving claims over $25,000. Additionally, the District Court presides over probate, family law, and juvenile matters. The Probate Court deals with wills, estates, and guardianship lawsuits. The  Family Law handles divorce, child custody, and division of marital assets lawsuits, while the Juvenile Court presides over juvenile delinquency and child abuse and neglect cases.

The County Court presides over civil cases involving claims for up to $25,000, small claims, traffic infractions,  preliminary hearings in felony cases, and misdemeanor criminal cases. The Municipal Courts in Boulder County handle cases involving violations of city ordinances, including minor criminal offenses, traffic violations, and local ordinance violations.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Boulder County

Public court records are the papers and documents maintained by the court that are open to the public for inspection, viewing, and copying. The Clerks of the various courts are the record custodians for public court records and provide access to persons seeking public records. Record seekers may visit the courthouse where the case was heard to view and obtain copies of public court records. The office also accepts mail requests for public court documents.

Types of Public Court Records in Boulder County

Public access to court records in Boulder County ensures that the judicial system remains transparent while promoting trust in the county’s legal system. The following types of court records are open to the public in Boulder County:

• Civil Court Records: Contract breaches, foreclosures, boundary disputes, business litigation, and small claims
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors, including aggravated assaults, homicide, vandalism, and public intoxication
• Probate Records: Guardianships, conservatorships, estates, wills, and trusts
• Family Court Records: Legal separation, annulment, divorce, child custody, and child support
• Traffic Records: Speeding tickets, illegal parking, driving without valid licenses, and driving under the influence

Confidential Court Records in Boulder County

Confidential court records in Boulder County refer to documents, papers, and information from the courts that are restricted from the public. Typically, confidential court records contain private or sensitive information where disclosure may jeopardize the safety of individuals named on the court record. Confidential court records sealed by the courts in Boulder County include:

• Juvenile court records
• Adoption records
• Medical and mental health records
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Grand jury proceedings

Likewise, public court records contain personal information that is confidential. By law, personal identifying information is redacted from public court records to prevent misuse, fraud, or identity theft. Personal identifiers excluded from public view include:

• Social Security numbers
• Financial account information
• Driver’s license numbers
• Tax identification numbers
• Vehicle plate numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Boulder, CO

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Boulder County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Colorado often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 442 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Boulder County. Of that total, 92% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 407 court cases. Another 8% were dependency cases that accounted for 35 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Boulder County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Boulder County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Boulder County, CO

https://www.colorado.gov/

County Seat:	Boulder
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1861
Total Square Miles:	740
2019 Population:	322,514
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00

Boulder County, CO Courts