Custer County District Court cases in Custer County, Westcliffe, CO
Custer County District Court, located in Westcliffe, is a Colorado state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the 11th Judicial District. It handles felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits of any amount; domestic relations matters (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support); juvenile delinquency and dependency/neglect; probate and guardianship; mental health proceedings; and other matters assigned by statute. The court also hears appeals from Custer County Court and certain administrative decisions as authorized. Traffic matters heard in district court are typically serious offenses charged as felonies or significant misdemeanors; routine traffic infractions are handled by county court.
Custer County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Custer |
| Street Address: | 205 S. 6th St. |
| City: | Westcliffe |
| Zip Code: | 81252 |
| Phone: | 719-783-2274 |
| Fax: | 719-783-2995 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=11 |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Index.cfm |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Dockets.cfm?District_ID=11 |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=11 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | clerk@custer.nacone.org |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Custer-County-Combined-Court/483926701769690 |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cocourts |
| ADA: | Lisa Rowe |
| ADA Phone: | 719-204-2224 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | lisa.rowe@judicial.state.co.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Custer County District Court
Custer County District Court serves the public by handling:
- Case types: criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, traffic), civil (contracts, property, torts), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile matters, probate (estates, guardianships/conservatorships), landlord-tenant/evictions, protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, harassment), and small claims/limited civil where applicable.
- Case filings and records: accepts and processes new filings and motions; maintains case dockets; provides copies and certified records; offers standardized forms and fee information.
- Court hearings: schedules arraignments, conferences, motion hearings, trials, and sentencings; posts calendars/dockets; provides interpreters and ADA accommodations upon request.
- Protective orders: intake of petitions, issuance of temporary orders, hearing scheduling, and coordination for service and enforcement.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, check-in, and juror compensation.
- Payments and compliance: collects fines, fees, restitution, and supports payment plans where authorized.
- Public assistance: self-help resources and referrals to mediation/legal aid.