Denver Criminal Court Records Search

Denver County Colorado criminal court records are kept at two separate court locations in the city. Denver County Court runs on its own. It is not part of the state court system. The Denver District Court is part of the Colorado state courts. Both keep criminal records for Denver County. You need to know which court handled a case to find the right records.

Denver County Criminal Court Records

Denver County Court keeps its own criminal records. This court is separate from the state system. It handles most criminal cases in Denver. The court hears municipal ordinance cases, traffic tickets, and low-level crimes. Criminal records here go back to October 1, 1975. The court also keeps traffic records from January 1, 1999.

The Criminal and Municipal Divisions sit at 520 West Colfax Avenue in Denver. You can find records there in Room 160. Staff take phone calls at 720-337-0412. The email for records is 160records@denvercountycourt.org. Bring your ID when you visit. The court can look up cases by name or case number. Copies cost $0.25 per page for paper. Certified copies cost an extra $20 per document. Most electronic copies are free.

The Traffic and Civil Divisions are at 1437 Bannock Street in Denver. This office is in Room 135. The phone number is 720-865-7840. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The email is civil@denvercountycourt.org. Traffic records date back to January 1, 1999. Civil records start from January 1, 1986.

How to Access Denver County Criminal Records

You can search Denver County criminal court records online or in person. The court has a public portal for online access. Visit public.denvercountycourt.org to start your search. The site lets you look up cases by name or case number. You can view docket entries and case status. This is the fastest way to check on active cases in Denver.

In-person visits let you see full files and get copies right away. The Criminal Division office at 520 West Colfax Avenue handles most criminal records requests. Staff can help you find older cases. Some records may take time to pull from storage. The court accepts payment by check or money order made out to "Manager of Finance - Denver County Court." Credit cards work for in-person payments only.

For large data requests, email coradatarequests@denvercountycourt.org. This is best for bulk criminal records searches. The court can send records in electronic format. This saves time and copy fees. Note: Records from before 1975 may not be in the computer system.

Denver District Court Criminal Records

Denver District Court handles felony criminal cases in Denver County. This court is part of the Colorado state court system. The court hears serious crimes like robbery, assault, and drug charges. Felony records are kept at the district court level. You must contact this court for felony criminal records in Denver.

The court sits at 520 West Colfax Avenue in Denver. This is the same building as the county criminal division. The district court keeps its records separate. To request felony criminal records, email denverdcrecordsrequest@judicial.state.co.us. Include the case number if you have it. Add the defendant's name and the year of the case. Staff will reply with next steps for your records request.

You can also visit the court in person. The clerk's office can help you find felony cases. Bring valid ID with you. Copy fees follow state court rates. The court website is at coloradojudicial.gov. This page has more about court hours and services.

Denver County Criminal Court Records Coverage

The court keeps criminal records back many years. Not all records go back to the same date. The coverage depends on the type of case. CoCourts is the main system for state court records. It includes Denver County data. The system covers different case types from different start dates.

Criminal records for statutory misdemeanors start from October 1, 1975. This includes DUI cases and other state-level crimes. Traffic records begin on January 1, 1999. This covers tickets and driving offenses. Civil records date back to January 1, 1986. General Sessions records for municipal ordinance violations start from May 1, 2001. These are city-level crimes like public order offenses.

Records before these dates may be in paper files. The court stores older records off-site. You may need to file a formal request for very old cases. Staff can tell you if a record exists and where to find it. Note: Some records may be sealed or expunged by court order.

Colorado State Criminal Court Resources

Colorado law shapes how criminal court records work in Denver. The Colorado Revised Statutes set the rules. Title 16 covers criminal procedure. Title 18 defines crimes and offenses. These laws tell courts how to keep and share records. Denver County Court follows these same state laws for criminal cases.

The Colorado Judicial Branch runs a statewide records system. You can search cases at coloradojudicial.gov. This site links to court records across all counties. It is a good place to start if you are not sure which court has your records. The site also has forms and court rules.

For appeals, the Colorado Court of Appeals and Supreme Court keep their own records. These are in Denver but separate from trial court records. The appellate courts sit at 2 East 14th Avenue in Denver. You can visit their website for appeal record requests.

Counties Near Denver

These counties border Denver County. You may need to check their records if a case moved between courts. Each county keeps its own criminal court records.