The Eighteenth Judicial District was established in 1962. In 1964 Arapahoe and Douglas were the only two counties within the district followed by Elbert County twenty days later, and Lincoln County in 1969.
Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln County currently make up the 18th Judicial District. Today there are 52 judicial officers in the Eighteenth Judicial District and five court locations.
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Douglas, along with Arapahoe County, were the two original Counties that made up the Eighteenth Judicial District in 1964. Elbert was added 20 days later, and then in 1969 Lincoln County was added to the District.
Judicial Officers have discretion to determine whether matters will occur in person or remotely.
When: October 23, 2024 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Arapahoe County Court 7325 S Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112
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**Douglas County Combined Courts does not accept faxed documents.
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