Weld County Court Records
Per Section 3.03 of the Chief Justice Directive 5-0, court records are any document, information, recording, docket, index, order, calendar, transcript, decree, or judgment related to a judicial proceeding collected, received, and maintained by a Clerk of Court. The 19th Judicial District Clerk of Court is the custodian of records for the Weld County Courts. The Clerks disseminate court records to members of the public because they are part of public records.
Public access to court records holds the 19th Judicial District courts accountable, ensuring that errors, injustices, and oversights are transparent. This freedom helps elevate Weld County’s justice system to the highest standard of integrity and accuracy.
Are Court Records Public in Weld County
Yes. The Colorado Open Documents Act (CORA) permits the dissemination of Weld County court records to members of the public. This is because court records are public records. However, some court records are deemed confidential by state law. Examples of such records are:
- Adoption records
- Dependency and neglect records
- Juvenile delinquency records
- Judicial bypass records
- Mental health records
- Paternity records
- Probate-protected proceedings
- Conservatorship-adult or minor
- Conservatorship/guardianship-adult or Minor
- Foreign protected proceeding
- Guardianship-adult or minor
- Relinquishment records
- Truancy records
Where to Conduct a Weld County Case Lookup
A requester can conduct a Weld County case lookup at the 19th Judicial District Court. Every record available at the court was generated during judicial proceedings. Individuals interested in obtaining records of cases appealed to a higher court should contact the Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
How to Conduct a Weld County Case Records Search
The 19th Judicial District Clerk of Court makes court records available online, by mail, and in person. Court records can be accessed electronically through the court dockets and approved third-party vendors. The search criteria are by name or case number. A record seeker can also submit a General Records Requests Form online.
Mail requesters must send a written request to the Clerk’s office. The request must include a case name, case number (if available), the title of the document requested, appropriate fees, and a legal-sized, self-addressed stamped with appropriate return postage. The request must be mailed to:
Weld County Combined Courts
Records Research
P.O. Box 2038
Greeley, CO 80632
In-person requests can be made at the windows in the Clerk’s Office during office hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday). Processing time is usually a few hours, but some records may take 3 to 5 business days to process. The search fee for court records varies depending on the filing year:
- 1990 – present: $5 per name
- 1975 – 1989: $20 per name
- Before 1975: $20 (hourly) hour per name
The search fees for court records retrieved from an off-site storage facility cost $25. The copy fees of court records cost $.75 per page for paper-filed documents and $.25 per page for computer-generated documents. Certified copies cost $20.
Weld County Civil Court Case Records
Weld County civil court case records contain non-criminal proceedings generated to resolve disputes between individuals or businesses. The 19th Judicial District Clerk of Court maintains these records. The Clerks allows members of the public to view civil court records online and copy requests by mail or in person. Requesters can use the General Records Requests Form to retrieve court records online. Select Civil in the Case Type section and provide other essential information like case type and party information.
Weld County Criminal Court Case Records
Criminal court case records are documents containing information on cases brought by the government against individuals accused of committing a crime. The 19th Judicial District Clerk of Court provides access to criminal court records online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse. Online requests can be made using the Court’s Docket portal or through approved third-party vendors. All in-person requests must be made during the Clerk’s operational hours.
How to Get Court Records Online for Free
Section 4.20 of the Chief Justice Directive 5-01 permits electronic access to public court records. Therefore, individuals can use the 19th Judicial District Court’s docket portal to get court records online at no cost. Here is how to locate the portal:
- Go to the 19th Judicial District Court’s official website
- Click on the " Dockets" tab on the left navigation plane
- Conduct a search by case number, party last name or company name, party first name, or attorney bar number
- Click on "Show Docket" to retrieve the necessary information
Courts in Weld County
Below is an overview of the addresses of all the courts in Weld County:
Weld County Court House
901 9th Ave
P.O. Box 2038 (80632)
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 475-2400
Email: 19JDclerkofcourt@judicial.state.co.us
Weld County Centennial Center
915 10th Street
P.O. Box 2038 (80632)
Greeley, CO 80631
Plaza West
910 10th Ave
P.O. Box 2038 (80632)
Greeley, CO 80631
