Morgan County Court Records

Morgan County court records comprise essential information such as case facts (party names, case numbers, and dates), court processes, verdicts, and legal decisions. Generally, legal professionals, academics, and those seeking information on legal events and historical context rely on these records. Such documents may also contain Morgan County arrest records.

Are Court Records Public in Morgan County?

The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) grants the public access to court records. The Chief Justice Directive 05-01 also provides guidelines for the general public to inspect, view, and make copies of court records.

However, these laws limit public access to particular court documents to protect privacy, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure the fairness of court proceedings. For instance, personally identifying information, like social security and driver’s license numbers, juvenile records, termination of parental rights, and guardianship records, is exempted from public disclosure. Others include sealed court records, financial data, and parties' contact details in a case.

Morgan County Court Records Search

Requesters conducting a general search may use the services of one of the online platforms approved by the Colorado Judicial Branch. They may access a real-time register of actions of Morgan County court records. The available register of actions on vendors' sites includes civil, civil water, small claims, domestic, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases. However, copies of court records are inaccessible through these commercial sites. Searchers must personally visit the Morgan County Combined Court to obtain public civil, criminal, probate, and traffic case records.

Morgan County Courts

Below are the addresses of the different courts that comprise the Morgan County trial court system:

Morgan County District Court
Morgan County Justice Center
400 Warner Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: (970) 542-3435
Fax: (970) 542-3436

County Court of Morgan County
Morgan County Justice Center
400 Warner Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: (970) 542-3435
Fax: (970) 542-3436

Brush Municipal Court
600 Edison Street, Brush, CO 80723
Phone: (970) 842-5074
Fax: (970) 842-5077

Fort Morgan Municipal Court
901 East Beaver Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: (970) 542-3950
Fax: (970) 542-3947

Hillrose Municipal Court
315B Emerson Street, P.O. Box 1, Hillrose, CO 80733
Phone: (970) 847-3761
Fax: (970) 847-3761

Log Lane Village Municipal Court
109 Maine Street, Log Lane Village, CO 80705
Phone: (970) 867-8027

Wiggins Municipal Court
304 Central Avenue, Wiggins, CO 80654
Phone: (970) 483-6161
Fax: (970) 483-7364

Morgan County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested parties may access Morgan County criminal and civil court records through a state-authorized vendor portal or by visiting the Morgan County Clerk's office. For a subscription fee, searchers may access a criminal court-related register of actions, including felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases. The available civil register of actions concerns civil, civil water, small claims, and domestic cases.

For specific case details or copies of criminal records, including Morgan County arrest records, requesters may submit a record request online or in person to the Clerk of Court's Office. They must provide case information (case number, parties' names, or date of birth) and a copy of an acceptable identification to obtain court documents.

Searching for court records attracts a fee. The first hour of research is free, while subsequent hours are billed at $30.00 per hour. Plain paper copies cost $0.25 per page, while certified copies attract a fee of $20.00 per document.

The Clerk of Court's Office is located at:

400 Warner Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: (970) 542-5200
Fax: (970) 542-7091
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Morgan County Marriage Records

Morgan County marriage licenses/certificates are maintained and issued by the Office of the Clerk and Recorder. Interested persons can request marriage records either in person or by mail. Requesters will be required to provide details about the marriage, such as the spouses’ names as well as the place and date of the marriage. The postage and handling fee for mail-in marriage license/certificate copies in Morgan County is $5.00 for 1-10 pages. Applicants may make payments via check or money order payable to the Morgan County Clerk and Recorder.

Morgan County Divorce Records

Eligible parties seeking copies of their divorce records may obtain such documents from the Morgan County Clerk and Recorder's Office. Such applicants must provide identification documents and pay the necessary fees to get divorce records.

For more information, eligible requesters may contact the Morgan County Clerk and Recorder's Office at the following address:

231 Ensign St.
P.O. Box 1399
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: (970) 542-3521
Email: clerkmorganc@co.morgan.co.us
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Morgan Birth Records

Eligible requesters may access Morgan County birth records through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Vital Records Office.

To obtain certified copies of birth certificates, applicants must complete a birth certificate application and provide approved identification, payment, and any other proof of authorization needed. Subsequently, they must send the application packet to:

Vital Record Mail Services
ATTN: Colorado Vital Records
P.O. Box 222130
El Paso, TX 79913

Applicants may also mail or fax the completed form to the Morgan County Vital Records Office at the following address:

Northeast Colorado Health Department
228 West Railroad Ave
Fort Morgan CO 80701
Phone: (970) 522-3741
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Certified birth certificates cost $20.00 for the first copy and $13.00 for each extra copy per record.

Morgan Death Records

Qualified applicants may receive Morgan County death certificates from the Colorado Vital Records Office or the Morgan County Department of Public Health. Under Colorado law, only immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings, and grandparents for 75 years after the date of death. Thereafter, it becomes accessible to everyone.

Requesters typically must download and complete a death certificate application. The completed application form, along with a valid ID and the relevant fee, should be mailed to the Vital Records Office or the Montrose County Department of Public Health at the addresses above.

Birth certificates (certified) cost $20.00 for the first copy and $13.00 for each subsequent copy per record.

Morgan County Probate Court Records

Morgan County probate concerns estate administration, conservatorship, guardianship, and the distribution of assets to heirs. These records may include wills, estate inventories, tax liabilities, and details about the deceased's property.

Record searchers who wish to obtain these records should contact the Morgan County Combined Court at:

400 Warner Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: (970) 542-5200
Fax: (970) 542-7091
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Morgan County Property Records

Individuals seeking property records in Morgan County may obtain such information using the property search tool on the Morgan County Assessor's website. Users may access property information such as current ownership, tax history, sales information, and parcel assessment history using this search engine. For further inquiries, information seekers may contact the Assessor's Office at (970) 542-3512.

Morgan County Court Records Online

Individuals seeking Morgan County court records may access them online via the Louisiana Clerks of Court portal or the County Assessor's Online Property Record Search. Alternatively, third-party online databases such as Coloradocourtrecords.us may offer smooth access to Morgan County court documents with an internet connection, saving time and effort for people who might not wish to visit the courthouse. These platforms typically have friendly interfaces that promote quick searches of specific cases and parties. However, such sites operate independently of regulatory agencies. As such, the records sought may be inaccurate, unavailable, or incomplete.