The County of Denver is a consolidated city and county in Colorado. With over 700,000 residents, it is the second-largest county in the state and the fifth-most populous state capital in the United States.

Courts in Denver County

Denver County constitutes the 2nd Judicial District of Colorado State. The Denver County District Courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters. The District Court's criminal division handles felony criminal cases, while the civil division hears domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody, juvenile cases, and protective orders.

The County Courts in Denver County hear both criminal and civil cases. The court's civil division has jurisdiction over civil matters where the monetary value involved in the disputes is up to $25,000. Civil cases heard at the court include house evictions, nuisance abatements, replevins, protective orders, and enforcement of foreign judgments. Cases heard at the Criminal County Court involve municipal ordinance violations, infractions, petty offenses, misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings on felonies.

The Probate Court hears probate issues arising in Denver County. It has exclusive jurisdiction over settlements of estates of decedents, guardianships and conservatorships, substance use commitments, and involuntary mental health commitments.

The Denver County Juvenile Court handles cases concerning adoptions, child support, child abuse and neglect, truancy, expungements, grandparent visitations, paternity, and delinquency cases. The court also hears child custody cases if there is a pre-existing child support or paternity case.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Denver County

Public court records in Denver County are maintained by the clerk of the court where the case was heard. Public court records in the county are accessible online or at the clerk’s office. Interested individuals can visit the clerk’s office to request copies of needed records or send a mail. In addition, anyone can search for records of cases heard at the Denver County Court online.

Types of Public Court Records in Denver County

Unless considered confidential by Colorado law, the following types of public court records in Denver County are accessible to anyone:

• Probate Court Records - including information on wills, trusts, and other non-confidential probate matters
• Traffic Court Records - case information and documents of traffic violations and infractions
• Civil Cases Records - non-criminal case proceedings, such as personal injury claims, property damage, and landlord-tenant disputes
• Criminal Records - felony and misdemeanor case information, including charges, pre-trial hearings, and dispositions

Confidential Court Records in Denver County

In compliance with Colorado law, confidential court records in Denver County are exempt from public disclosure. Such records are not available to the public for privacy reasons or because of the nature of the information they contain. Only individuals authorized by courts can access or obtain copies of confidential records.

The following information in Denver County court records is not accessible to the public due to their confidential nature:

• Financial case files
• Addresses, phone numbers, and other contact information of parties involved in court cases
•  Information related to victims of crimes
• Information of the witnesses in cases
• Criminal history record checks
• Medical and mental health records
• Pre-sentence reports
• Separation agreements in divorce records

Juvenile Delinquency in Denver, CO

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

In 2017, a total of 172 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Of that total, 1% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 1 court cases. Another 99% were dependency cases that accounted for 171 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Denver County, CO

https://www.colorado.gov/

County Seat:	Denver
Government Type:	City-County Consolidation
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1901
Total Square Miles:	155
2019 Population:	704,621
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	1437 Bannock St City And County Building Denver , CO 80202-5337 http://www.denvergov.org

Denver County, CO Courts