Arapahoe County District Court Case Search

Under the Colorado judicial structure, the District Courts are apex county courts. The Arapahoe County District Court records refer to documents generated during case trials within the Arapahoe County District Court.

In Arapahoe County, the Clerk of the District Court Office maintains case records; the public can access these documents for legal purposes, law enforcement, business or financial uses, and to ensure transparency of judicial processes within the Arapahoe County District Court. Arapahoe County case records encompass documents on case filings and their prosecutions under the Arapahoe County judicial trial system.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Arapahoe District Court?

In Arapahoe County, the District Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal trials. However, the Arapahoe County District Court handles cases beyond the authority of the County and Municipal Courts. Arapahoe County District Court jurisdiction encompasses but is not limited to trials on felonies, general civil claims, domestic relations, adoptions, Probate adjudications, juvenile matters, and mental health.

Arapahoe County District Court

The Arapahoe County District Court is a general trial court with jurisdiction over criminal and civil trials. In addition to felonies and other criminal cases, the Court handles general claims without financial limits and shares jurisdiction over cases relating to divorce, child custody, and division of marital property with the County and Municipal Courts.

The Arapahoe County District Court ensures timely resolution of legal disputes within its jurisdiction and upholds local and state laws according to the Colorado Constitution. It also provides community support through specialized programs, child-friendly initiatives, and self-help centers.

Interested individuals can contact the Arapahoe County District Court at the following addresses:

Arapahoe County Justice Center
7325 S. Potomac Street,
Centennial,
CO 80112
Phone: (303) 645-6600

Arapahoe County Courthouse - Littleton
1790 West Littleton Boulevard,
Littleton,
CO 80120
Phone: (303) 645-6600

Arapahoe County Case Lookup

Arapahoe County case records are accessible online, through mail requests, or in-person visits to custodian agencies.

Individuals seeking access to Arapahoe County case records can do so through any of the following options:

Online access to Arapahoe County case records

• Visit the Colorado Judicial Branch’s Courts Records Search Page
  • Sign up and log into the access portal to look for information about Arapahoe County case trials
• Visit the Arapahoe County page on the Colorado Judicial Branch's website and look for and download case records under the Cases of Interest header.
• Fill out and submit the Colorado Judicial Branch’s online Record/Document Request Form for copies of Arapahoe County case records.

Mail-in requests for Arapahoe County case records

• Download an Arapahoe County Court Records/Documents Request Form:

• Complete the request form with the necessary information (case type, case number, party information, and filing date
• Email the request to 18records@judicial.state.co.us. Alternatively, mail the request to:

Arapahoe Court
Attention Records Requests
7325 S. Potomac Street,
Centennial,
CO 80112

Walk-in requests

Visit the Arapahoe County Justice Center or the Arapahoe County Courthouse between 7.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) to request access to publicly accessible case records. Requesters can also make requests by phone at (303) 645-6814.

The public should note the fees for copies of Arapahoe County case records:

• Paper copies - 75¢ per page
• Electronic copies - 25¢ per page
• Certified copies - $20.00 per document
• Research or redaction fee - $30.00 hourly after the first one hours
• Non-party search fee - $5.00.

Also, the following postage fees apply to mail delivery of case record requests:

Requesters should note that wait time for copies of Arapahoe County case records after payments depends on several factors. However, depending on the volume of requests, it takes a few business days or more to deliver Arapahoe County case record requests.

Arapahoe District Court Case Search by Name

Name-based searches are one of several options for accessing documents. Most search portals allow users to use names as search criteria when looking for documents and information. For instance, the Colorado Court Records Search Portal permits registered users to search for case records using subjects' names. Also, requesters can use case/party names to request access to Arapahoe County District Court case records through mail or in-person visits to the Arapahoe County Clerk of the District Court Office.

However, to avoid multiple results or incomplete information due to similar names or misspellings, requesters should note the need for additional identifying information when using names to search for Arapahoe County District Court case records. Also, using filters may streamline search results and avoid time wastage when performing name-based searches for Arapahoe County District Court case records.

Arapahoe District Court Docket Search

Arapahoe County District Court refers to official schedules and summaries of case filings and prosecutions within the Arapahoe County District Court. Case dockets contain case numbers, filing dates, case types, names of litigants, hearing/trial dates, names of the representing attorneys, court location, motions and orders, final judgments, and case status.

Arapahoe County case dockets outline the progress of cases through the county's court system; they ensure transparency in the judicial process and efficient management of case details.

Interested individuals should search for Arapahoe County case dockets through the Colorado Judicial Branch's Docket Search Portal. Alternatively, information seekers can visit the clerk's office at the Arapahoe County Justice Center or the Arapahoe County Courthouse and request access to case dockets.

Lookup Arapahoe County District Court Online

Record seekers can access Arapahoe County case records through Coloradocourtrecords.us and other private online repositories. Non-government websites are alternatives for accessing Arapahoe County court records. Users of third-party websites can access different record types from various courts across Colorado in one place through advanced search tools.

Nonetheless, requesters should verify the accuracy and authenticity of documents from non-official sources; these platforms are independent, and their documents and information are not guaranteed.

Supreme Court vs. District Court

The Arapahoe County District Court and the Colorado Supreme Court play differing roles under the Colorado Judicial system; their differences range from their jurisdictions to the type of cases they handle.

Case types

The Arapahoe County District Court handles civil, criminal, family law, Probate, and juvenile trials. The Colorado Supreme reviews capital punishment appeals, constitutional matters, and significant legal disputes.

Functions

The Arapahoe County District Court conducts trials, and its final decisions depend on available evidence. The Colorado Supreme Court is the apex appellate court in Colorado; it reviews the judgments of other courts in Colorado Stat.e

Binding authority

The Arapahoe County District Court decisions are binding within Arapahoe County. However, higher courts can overturn the judgments of the Arapahoe County District Court upon successful appeals. The Colorado Supreme Court's decisions on cases within Colorado are final (unless they relate to the federal Constitution).