Colorado Judicial Branch
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Jefferson Combined Court100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401
United States
Other Counties in the 1st Judicial District
Highlights
***The courthouse will be closed on July 4th and July 5th 2024 for Independence Day***
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The First Judicial District includes Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. There are 34 Judicial Officers in the First Judicial District which includes 14 District Court Judges, 10 County Court Judges and 10 Magistrates. Jefferson County is the fourth most populous of the 64 counties in the State of Colorado.
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Clerk of Court Office
- The public may enter the main Clerk of Court office Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Fridays between 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The public may utilize the alternatives below rather than traveling to court:
- Mail pleadings via U.S. Mail to 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
- Leave pleadings in an envelope in the Clerk of Court drop box located in the courthouse Atrium.
Collections
- Telephone: 720-772-2550
- Email: 01JeffcoCollections@judicial.state.co.us
- Mail: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
County Court Civil Information
Evictions (FED)/Housing
Evictions (FED)/Housing
- Jefferson County Eviction Instructions for Parties Without Attorneys
- Jefferson County Eviction Instructions for Tenants
- Jefferson County Eviction Instructions for Attorneys
- General Eviction Information
- FED (Eviction) Packet (Included in this packet are interim forms that may or may not meet all requirements.
If you need legal advice please consult an attorney).
Forms and general information from Colorado Judicial Branch on evictions and foreclosures
General information from Colorado Legal Services on landlord/tenant issues, including evictions.
Resources
Colorado Housing Connect - 1-844-926-6632 Callers with questions on Colorado landlord/tenant issues can get answers about common rental housing questions, receive referrals and be directed to housing resources.
Small Claims
Small Claims
Resources
Videos
Video series for small claims process and procedure (Informational series from Denver County Court - please contact Jefferson County Courts for specific information related to Jefferson County.)
Local Forms
Local Forms
Blank Return Docket (for attorney use only)
Affidavit of Mailing (used when mailing Writ of Garnishment - Pending Levy to Debtor)
Motion for Entry of Satisfaction of Judgment
Motion for Authorization of Representation by a Corporate Officer
Motion For Early Termination of Probation
Spousal Maintenance Advisement Worksheet
Aviso Manutencion Conyugal (Bilingual Spanish Spousal Maintenance Advisement)
Petition for Review of Magistrate Order
Records and Research
The Records counter offers in-person services Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Records counter is closed on Friday. Customers appearing outside of this timeframe must come back between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, fill out a records research request form and drop it in the basket located at the Records window, or submit a request via mail or email.
- Email: jeffcorecordrequest@judicial.state.co.us
- Mail: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
- Telephone: 720-772-2570
Court Resource Center
The Court Resource Center will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Inmate Search
- Legal Help (Income based Attorneys and Rules/Statutes)
- Notice to Set Days and Times by Division
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Civil Division (to assist with service of Court documents)
- Fee Waiver Application (English) Aplicación para Exoneración del Pago (Spanish)
The public may utilize the alternatives listed below wherever possible rather than travel to court:
Interpreter Requests
Se ofrecen servicios de interpretación. Favor de llamar al 720-772-2752 indicando su nobre, la fecha de su comparecencia, y su número de caso. Por corrreo electronico a 01Interpreter@judicial.state.co.us.
To request an interpreter please contact the Managing Court Interpreter, Francisco Picado. Please call 720-772-2752 with your name, date of your appearance, and your case number or send an email providing the above information to 01Interpreter@judicial.state.co.us.
Free Legal Clinics
Free Legal Clinics
Free Legal Clinics - 2024 Schedule
*IMPORTANT: "ASK AN ATTORNEY" CLINICS REQUIRE A WAIVER TO REGISTER (SEE BELOW)
You are not signed up until we receive the completed waiver. We only accept the waiver during an assigned period of time. You cannot sign up outside of the specified time frames (see below). It is a first come, first served basis upon receipt of the waiver. Space is limited. During the acceptance times, you can email the waiver to 01selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us or bring it in person to the Court Resource Center located at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Suite 2040, Golden CO 80401.
*Required Waivers for "Ask an Attorney" clinics only
- FAMILY LAW "Ask an Attorney" (3rd Tuesday of the Month)
- Waivers are accepted on the day before the clinic beginning at 7:30 a.m. up until the day of the clinic at 8:30 a.m. First come, first served. Space is limited.
- Waiver in Word (Fillable version)
- Waiver in PDF Form
- Please read these instructions regarding the clinic
- Waivers are accepted on the day before the clinic beginning at 7:30 a.m. up until the day of the clinic at 8:30 a.m. First come, first served. Space is limited.
- PROBATE "Ask an Attorney" (2nd and 4th Friday of the Month)
- Waivers are accepted the day before the clinic beginning at 7:30 a.m. up until the day of the clinic at 9:00 a.m. First come, first served. Space is limited
- Waiver in Word (Fillable version)
- Waiver in PDF Form
- Please read these instructions regarding the clinic
- Waivers are accepted the day before the clinic beginning at 7:30 a.m. up until the day of the clinic at 9:00 a.m. First come, first served. Space is limited
- CIVIL "Ask an Attorney" (3rd Thursday of the Month)
- Waivers are accepted the day before the clinic beginning at 7:30 a.m. up until the day of the clinic at 9:00 a.m. First come, first served. Space is limited
- Waiver in Word (Fillable version)
- Waiver in PDF Form
- Waivers are accepted the day before the clinic beginning at 7:30 a.m. up until the day of the clinic at 9:00 a.m. First come, first served. Space is limited
Have questions? Need Help?
Please contact us at the Court Resource Center.
You can also take a virtual tour of the courthouse to get further assistance.
Problem-Solving Courts
- For more information on Problem-Solving Courts
- Recovery Court
- Veterans Treatment Court
- Behavioral Health Court
- FIT Court (Family Integrated Treatment Court)
Colorado CFI Requirements
- For more information on Colorado's CFI Requirements
- Child and Family Investigators (CFIs)
- If you are interested in serving as a CFI in the 1st Judicial District you must be included on the Statewide Eligibility Roster and you must have identified the 1st Judicial District for appointments. The 1st Judicial District does not require additional application materials.