Broomfield County
Broomfield County was established in 2001, making it one of the newest counties in the U.S. Named after the city of Broomfield, which is also its county seat, the county spans 33.0 square miles. Broomfield ranks as the smallest county in Colorado by land area, yet it is known for its rapid growth. As of the 2020 Census, it had a population of approximately 74,112 residents.
The court system in Broomfield County comprises a District Court, a County Court, and a Municipal Court. The District Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, handling matters beyond the scope of other courts. These include felony cases, juvenile cases, domestic relations, mental health cases, and probate matters, such as wills, trusts, and guardianships. The Broomfield County Court has limited jurisdiction, primarily covering misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil cases with claims under a specific monetary threshold, small claims, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. Broomfield County Municipal Court enjoys jurisdiction over city ordinance violations that include parking, traffic, misdemeanor, and animal offenses that occur within the Broomfield city limits. Municipal Court shares jurisdiction with the District and County Courts in cases involving civil protection orders.
Broomfield County court records are official documents that track the details of legal cases within the county's jurisdiction, covering every stage from filing to final judgment. Available in both paper and digital formats, these records contain information on case parties, motions, hearings, decisions, and orders. Broomfield County records include the following:
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Juvenile Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
In Broomfield County, court records are public and are kept and maintained by the Clerk and Recorder's Office, allowing individuals to submit request forms through the website and copy these records. Certain records, such as adoption records, confidential information, and paternity records, are restricted from the public to protect privacy. Copies of court records are available at $0.25 per page.
