Federal Heights Colorado Municipal Court

Federal Heights Colorado Municipal Court cases in Adams County, Federal Heights, CO

Federal Heights Municipal Court is a municipal trial court of limited jurisdiction for the City of Federal Heights, Colorado. It adjudicates violations of municipal ordinances occurring within city limits, including traffic infractions and summonses, parking violations, misdemeanor offenses defined by the city code, and code or animal control cases. The court conducts arraignments, trials, plea and sentencing hearings, and probation or compliance reviews, and may impose fines, costs, or other authorized sanctions. It does not hear felonies, family law matters, or general civil disputes; those are handled by Adams County or Colorado state courts. Its role is to provide local, first-instance resolution and enforcement of city laws and traffic regulations.

Federal Heights Colorado Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Federal Heights Colorado Municipal Court

Federal Heights Municipal Court adjudicates violations of the Federal Heights Municipal Code, including traffic (moving/non-moving), parking/photo enforcement, misdemeanor ordinance offenses (e.g., theft, disorderly conduct), and code/animal control citations within city limits.

Key services:
- Case filings: intake of citations and complaints, motions, and requests; docketing and case management.
- Protective orders: issues mandatory protection orders in qualifying criminal cases; civil protection orders are handled by county/district court.
- Court hearings: advisements/arraignments, pretrial conferences, plea/sentencing, compliance reviews, contempt, and bench or jury trials.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, excusals/deferrals, orientation, and juror payment.
- Payments and compliance: fines/fees, payment plans, bonds/warrants, probation monitoring, classes, community service, and restitution.
- Records and access: records requests, certified copies, subpoenas, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, continuances, and scheduling information.