Elbert County District Court cases in Elbert County, Kiowa, CO
Elbert County District Court in Kiowa is a Colorado state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Elbert County within the 23rd Judicial District. It adjudicates felony criminal prosecutions; civil lawsuits of any dollar amount; domestic relations and family matters (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support); juvenile cases (delinquency, dependency and neglect); probate and protective proceedings (estates, guardianships, conservatorships); and mental health commitments. The court also hears appeals from Elbert County Court and certain administrative decisions, and handles traffic-related criminal offenses within its jurisdiction. Infractions and most misdemeanors and traffic tickets are handled by the county court.
Elbert County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Elbert |
| Street Address: | 751 Ute Ave. |
| City: | Kiowa |
| Zip Code: | 80117 |
| Phone: | 303-621-2131 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=18 |
| 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=18 |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=18 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | elections@elbertcounty-co.gov |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cocourts |
| ADA: | Charla Branham |
| ADA Phone: | 303-645-6773 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | charla.branham@judicial.state.co.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Elbert County District Court
Elbert County District Court (Colorado) is a trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Case types: civil (injunctions, damages), criminal felonies, domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support), juvenile (delinquency; dependency and neglect), probate (estates, guardianships, conservatorships), mental health, name changes, and civil protection orders. It also handles appeals from county/municipal courts and certain administrative reviews.
- Core services: accepts and processes case filings and motions (including e-filing), issues summons/subpoenas, maintains records and provides certified copies, and processes fines, fees, and restitution.
- Hearings and trials: schedules advisements, arraignments, status conferences, motions, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencing; appearances may be in-person or remote as ordered.
- Jury services: manages summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting, and juror payment.
- Access: self-help forms, interpreter and ADA accommodations.