Denver County Superior Court Case Search

In Denver County, the legal system has no superior court, so its equivalent is the Denver County District Court. These records are maintained by law as research material and evidence that rules and procedures are followed during legal proceedings. By law, interested parties may view and copy court records unless they are confidential or restricted. Record seekers may require a court case search for various reasons, including personal records, probate matters, domestic issues, child custody arrangements, and background checks.

What Kinds of Cases Have Been Heard in Denver Superior Court?

As Denver County's general trial court, the Denver County District Court maintains general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. The district court hears civil cases, including domestic issues, divorce, child support or custody, protection orders, and claims with no financial limits. It also holds trials for criminal cases, such as misdemeanors and felonies.

Although the Denver County District Court has jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases, it typically will only hear cases beyond the jurisdiction of the lower courts. For example, Denver County has a probate and juvenile court that will handle a majority of probate and juvenile cases.

Denver County Superior Court

The Colorado State Court system consists of District Courts, County Courts, Municipal Courts, Juvenile Courts, and Probate Courts in Denver County. As there are no superior courts in Colorado, the Denver County District Court serves in that role. It is the main trial court and hears most civil and criminal cases. For most residents with legal issues, the district court is generally where their cases will be heard and settled. The following courts are the District Court locations in Denver County.

Denver County District Court - Civil Division
Denver City and County Building
1437 Bannock Street, Room 256,
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (720) 865-8301

Denver County District Court - Criminal Division
Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse
520 West Colfax Avenue, Room 135,
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (720) 865-8301

Denver County Case Lookup

Interested parties may request a Denver Court District Court case using several methods, including walk-in, mail, online, and email requests. Requests will typically be submitted to the records department at the district court clerk’s office.

Online Requests
Online record requests can be made by completing the online Record/Document Request Form. Requesters may fill out their personal details and select Denver District in the County/location of Records section of the form. Records that can be ordered online include family matters, criminal, civil, and probate records. The form also allows users to request records from the probate and juvenile courts in Denver County.

Users must fill out the search criteria in the form such as the case number, case type, filing year, location, party names, and date of birth. Record seekers may also request specific documents via the list on the form. Although there is no fee for using the online form, requesters will be charged for any copies they order.

Copies cost $0.25 per page, while certified or exemplified records cost $20 per document. Sealed or suppressed cases, juvenile, and probate records with confidential information may be restricted, and requesters may be required to provide a government-issued photo ID and other proof of eligibility to access them.

Walk-in Requests
To make a walk-in request, a request must download and fill out the Records Request Form and submit it during business hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requests should be submitted to the records department at:

Denver District Court Records Department
1437 Bannock St., Room 256
Denver CO 80202
Phone: (303) 606-2300 Option 1, 5, 1

Certain record requests will require requesters to show a valid government-issued photo ID. Copies cost $0.25 per page, with an additional $20 for certifying a document. Payment during in-person requests can be made using cash, checks, money orders, or credit/debit cards.

Mailed requests
To make a mailed request, record seekers must mail a completed Records Request Form to the record department of the District Court at:

Denver County District Court
Attn: Records Dept.
1437 Bannock St., Room 256
Denver, CO 80202

Search criteria that must be entered on the form include the case number, party names, dates of birth, case type, and the year the case was filed. On the form, requests may choose payment and delivery methods for any copies they request. Copies cost $0.25 per page, and an extra $20 fee for certifying the document.

Payment during mailed requests is acceptable, including a check and money order for the fees with the request. The form also provides the option to pay for copies with a credit card over the phone. Delivery methods include by mail, email, and pickup at the office. Record seekers may choose to include a self-addressed and stamped envelope for delivery of the copies or include extra payment for postage. Requesters are advised to allow three business days for a response.

Request forms can also be submitted by emailing the completed form to the records department at DenverDCRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us.

Denver Superior Court Case Search by Name

The Denver County District Court allows record seekers to make record searches using the names of the involved parties as search criteria. All record requests, whether in person at the District Court, online, or by mail, require requesters to provide the names of the parties on the record. Typically, the records department will require the full names (first and last) of these individuals for the search. The names must be accurate and free of spelling errors for the search to be successful. Other search criteria and filters, such as case numbers, specific types of records, case location, and filing date, may be required to narrow the search.

Denver Superior Court Docket Search

A Denver County District Court Docket is a court record that documents the timeline of a case heard by the court. The docket typically lists all aspects of the case in chronological order, including filings, motions, court dates, rulings, and other aspects.

An interested party can typically request a court docket from the court where the case was heard. The Colorado Judicial Branch provides an online Docket Search tool where users can search for Denver County District Court dockets. Dockets are important records as they help summarize important details of the case and track case progress.

Lookup Denver County Superior Court Online

Government resources are not the only source for online look-ups of Denver County District Court case information. Third-party record websites such as Coloradocourtrecords.us may also provide online resources for online court case lookups. In general, these record websites are convenient and quick ways to look up court records online without visiting a physical location. Requesters may look up records and, in some cases, download them via a simple smart device. However, it should be noted that such privately owned websites have no government affiliation, so the search results may not be authentic or up-to-date.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Colorado Supreme Court and the Denver County District Court serve different roles within the state’s legal system. The main difference is that the Supreme Court handles matters affecting the entire state while the district court only serves Denver County. The Colorado Supreme Court serves as the highest appellate court in the state, typically supervises the state’s judicial system, and enforces the rules for lower courts.

It handles high-level issues such as attorney disciplinary and misconduct cases, appeals, and constitutional matters and reviews death penalty cases. Conversely, the district court is the main trial court in Denver County and maintains jurisdiction over criminal and civil issues, including family law, juvenile, and probate cases.