Douglas County Court Records
According to Section 3.03 of the Public Access to Court Records Policy, a Douglas County court record is everything a court or Clerk of Court collects, receives, and maintains that relates to a legal proceeding, whether it be a document, information, audio recording, or other item. The Clerk of Court is primarily responsible for keeping and disseminating records for the district and county courts in Douglas County. Court record information is essential for covering subjects of public interest and concern. The court record is essential to a fair trial. These documents are available for judges and attorneys to review to make sure that all involved parties are complying with the appropriate legal processes. The facts in the record serve as the foundation for a court's ruling.
Are Court Records Public in Douglas County
Yes. Members of the public have access to court records in Douglas County. Court records are available for public review and copying per the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Certain documents, however, are not generally easily accessible to the public. These include records of relinquishment, juvenile delinquency, mental illness, judicial bypass, dependency & neglect, cases of adoption, paternity cases, and records of truancy.
Where to Conduct a Douglas County Case Lookup
A Douglas County Case lookup can be conducted in the following organizations
How to Conduct a Douglas County Case Records Search
Outlined below are the methods used for carrying out a Douglas County case records search:
18th Judicial District: The 18th Judicial District is accessible from Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the 18th Judicial District in person to receive a court record at:
Arapahoe County Justice Center
7325 S. Potomac Street
Centennial, CO 80112
Conversely, inquirers can make use of the 18th Judicial District Dockets search tool provided online.
Douglas County: Click "Dockets" on the Douglas County court website to view online case records. In the corresponding fields, select "County Court," "Douglas County Courthouse," and "Douglas County". Fill in the division date range. The relevant case number, party or company name, and attorney bar number should also be entered. Click on "Show Docket".
A person may also visit the county Clerk of Courts office in person, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to receive court documents.
Interested persons may also conduct a court record search by filling the Record Request Form online or downloading the Douglas Document Request Form, filling it, and sending it by mail to the court address or emailing it to douglasjury@judicial.state.co.us. Requests require a fee of $0.25 per page and $20.00 for a certified copy of a court record.
Douglas County Civil Court Case Records
Douglas County civil court case records are the history of disputes, claims, and verdicts in civil court matters. Civil court records are handled and disseminated by the Clerk of Courts.
To obtain civil court case records, go to the Douglas County web page and search the court docket. A person looking for a civil court case record must provide the necessary details, including the civil court case number, and then click on "Show Docket".
Civil court case records can also be obtained in person by visiting the Clerk of Courts at the Douglas County Courthouse and the 18th Judicial District Court. Alternatively, an individual may fill out a record request form and send it via mail or online.
Douglas County Criminal Court Case Records
A criminal court case record is any document, information, exhibit, or other item that is kept by a court in connection with a criminal court case procedure. The Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining and disseminating criminal court records. A person who wishes to obtain a criminal court case record may visit the Douglas County Courthouse Clerk of Courts or the 18th Judicial District Court Clerk of Courts in person. Individuals may also fill and submit a record request form via mail for a fee.
To look up a criminal court case record online, visit the Douglas County Courthouse web page or the 18th Judicial District Court web page.
How to Get Court Records Online for Free
Certain public court records may be accessed remotely under Section 4.20 of Chief Justice Directive 5-01.
The Douglas County Court provides information on court cases to members of the public. To get court records online for free, visit the Douglas County Courthouse web page and click on "Dockets". Input the appropriate information such as district, county, location, court division, date range, case number, party last name or company name, and party first name in the spaces provided. Click on "Show Docket".
Courts in Douglas County
The courthouse is located in Douglas County at the following address
Douglas County Courthouse
4000 Justice Way Ste. 2009
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: (720) 437-6200
