Colorado Supreme Court cases in Denver County, Denver, CO
Denver Probate Court is a Colorado state trial court of specialized, limited jurisdiction serving the City and County of Denver. It exercises exclusive jurisdiction in Denver over probate and protective proceedings, including decedents' estates, wills, determination of heirs, trust administration, and the appointment and supervision of guardians and conservators for minors and incapacitated adults. The court also handles specified civil mental health matters, such as petitions for involuntary evaluation or treatment and related protective proceedings, as authorized by statute. It does not hear criminal, general civil, family/domestic relations, juvenile, or traffic cases; those matters are handled by the Denver District Court, Denver County Court, and Denver Juvenile Court.
Colorado Supreme Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Supreme Court |
| County: | Denver |
| Street Address: | 2 East 14th Ave. |
| City: | Denver |
| Zip Code: | 80203 |
| Phone: | 720-625-5150 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Supreme_Court/feesandfiling.cfm |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Division.cfm?Division=pa |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Colorado-Supreme-Court/116035341777843 |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cosupremecourt?lang=en |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/colorado-supreme-court/ |
| ADA: | Polly Brock |
| ADA Phone: | 720-625-5150 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | polly.brock@judicial.state.co.us |
| About / Additional Info: | The Colorado Supreme Court is the court of last resort in Colorado's state court system. The court generally hears appeals from the Court of Appeals, although in some instances individuals can petition the Supreme Court directly regarding a lower court's decision. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Supreme_Court |
Services and Case Types Handled in Colorado Supreme Court
Denver Probate Court serves the public by handling:
- Decedents' estates: probate of wills, intestacy, appointment and supervision of personal representatives, issuance of letters, approvals of accountings and distributions.
- Trusts: registration, modification, accounting reviews, and related orders.
- Protective proceedings: guardianships and conservatorships for adults and minors (including emergency/temporary orders), management of assets for persons unable to do so, safe‑deposit box orders, and approval of settlements.
- Mental health matters: involuntary commitment and related treatment orders under Colorado law.
Core services include accepting and processing case filings and fees; scheduling and conducting hearings (informal/formal proceedings, status conferences, reviews, and trials); issuing certified copies and letters; maintaining records; and providing forms and self‑help resources. The court administers jury services for contested probate trials (e.g., will contests). It also offers interpreter and ADA accommodations and supports e‑filing for attorneys.