Adams County District Court Case Search

In Colorado, District Courts are apex county courts; their roles are similar to those of Superior Courts in other states where Superior Courts are the highest judicial authorities. Adams County case records are documents created by the Adams County District, County, and Municipal Courts during civil and criminal trials; these documents show the transparency and accountability of judicial processes within Adams County courts.

The Clerk's Office of the Adams County Combined Courts oversees the management of Adams County court records, ensuring access to these documents for post-trial appeals, background checks, legal research, public awareness, personal documentation, and several other reasons.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Adams Superior Court?

The Adams County District Court handles criminal and civil cases beyond the jurisdiction of the County and Municipal Courts in Adams County, including felonies and misdemeanors, general claims, probate adjudications, juvenile matters, mental health, and domestic relation cases such as:

• Divorce
• Paternity
• Adoption
• Child custody
• Division of marital property.

The Adams County District Court comprises several specialized divisions handling various case types. For instance, the Civil and Criminal Divisions handle civil and criminal trials. Likewise, the Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Divisions preside over cases that fall within their respective areas of expertise. At the same time, the Drug and Mental Health Courts have specialized programs for defendants with drug-related and mental health challenges.

Adams County Superior Court

The Adams County District Court is a trial court with jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters. In Adams County, the District Court criminal cases include violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes. In addition to other civil cases, the Adams County District Court presides over claim cases where the monetary relief exceeds $25,000.00.

For residents of Adams County, the District Court plays a crucial role in dispute resolution by ensuring access to justice and legal recourse. Additionally, through its specialized programs, the Adams County District facilitates the rehabilitation of offenders dealing with drug abuse and mental health challenges.

Public members can contact the Adams County District Court at:

Adams County Justice Center
1100 Judicial Center Drive,
Brighton,
CO 80601
Phone: (303) 659-1161

Adams County Case Lookup

Individuals seeking access to Adams County case records can do so through access portals, emails, or by in-person visits to the Clerk's Office at the Adams County Judicial Center. The following steps are outlines on how to access case records in Adams County:

Online access

Visit the Colorado Court Records Search Page, sign up, and use the login details to access the search portal to look for Adams County case records. Information seekers can also order Adams County criminal background checks through Colorado court partners websites through the Colorado Judicial Branch's Courts Records Search Page. Alternatively, visit the Adams County Justice Center and access case records through Public Access Terminals, or fill out and submit the Colorado Judicial Branch's online Record/Document Request Form.

Emails or calls

Email Adams County case records requests to AdamsRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us or call (303) 654-3239.For Adams County case transcripts, download and complete a Transcript Request Form:

• Include a check/money order to cover applicable fees
• Email the request to 17thcourtreporter@judicial.state.co.us

In-person requests

Visit the Court Clerk's Office at the Adams County Justice Center with a valid government-issued photo ID between 7.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays) and request access to case records. The Court Clerk's Office is closed to the public between 12.00 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Requesters should note the following fees for copies of Adams County case records:

• Documents Filed with the Adams County District Court - 75¢ per page
• Machine/electronic copies - 25¢ per page
• Certified copies - $20.00 per document
• Research and retrieval fees - the first hour is free, but $33.58 per subsequent hour
• Electronic copies on CD - $2.00 plus research and retrieval fees.

Requesters can make payments for copies of Adams County case records by cash (for in-person requests) or checks/money orders. Fees for copies of criminal, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, and traffic case records are payable through the Colorado State Judicial On-line Payment Process Portal.

Typically, the Adams County District Court Clerk's Office responds to case records requests within three business days. However, the response time may extend to 7 business days. For information about request status, requesters should email the Collections Unit at 17collections@judicial.state.co.us or call (303) 654-3266.

Adams Superior Court Case Search by Name

Most search portals allow users to perform name-based searches for case records. The Colorado Judicial Branch's portals and other search websites permit name-based access to Adams County case records. Record seekers can also request Adams County case records through the Adams County District Clerk's Office using names as search criteria.

However, a name-only search for case records may result in errors or multiple outputs due to similar name clashes. Hence, requesters should provide additional identifying information, verify spellings, and use filters to streamline search results.

Adams Superior Court Docket Search

Adams County District Court dockets are official records containing information about specific case trials within the Adams County District Court. These documents contain information such as:

• Filing dates
• Names of involved parties
• Name of the attorneys and presiding judges
• Hearing dates
• Motions and orders
• Case status
• Judgments.

Court dockets are vital tools for monitoring case progress; public members can update their information about specific cases through case dockets. Furthermore, case dockets ensure the transparency of judicial processes.

Interested individuals seeking Adams County case dockets should visit the Colorado Judicial Branch's Docket Search Page, fill out and submit the online request form, or call, email, or visit the Adams County District Court's Clerk's Office to request docket information.

Lookup Adams County Superior Court Online

Individuals seeking access to Adams County case records can use third-party websites as alternatives to traditional government sources. Private online repositories offer easy and convenient all-round access to documents and information. For instance, Coloradocourtrecords.us and other third-party online databases gather documents from various courts and provide 24/7 global access to interested individuals through advanced search tools and user-friendly interfaces; these search tools save time on protocols for accessing documents through government websites.

Notwithstanding the advantages, record seekers should verify the case records they obtain from non-official websites because these platforms are independent, and the accuracy of any provided information is not guaranteed.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Adams County District Court and the Colorado Supreme Court have different roles under the Colorado judicial system and wield varying authority over judicial matters in Colorado. The table below outlines the differences between the Adams County District Court and the Colorado Supreme Court.