Fremont County
Situated in central Colorado, Fremont County was created in 1861 and named in honor of John C. Fremont, an explorer and presidential candidate in the 19th century. It occupies a total area of 1,534 square miles and has an estimated population of 49,000. Notably, the county is the location of 15 prisons, mostly operated by the state.
The Fremont County court system comprises district court, county court, and municipal courts. The district court handles a wide range of cases including juvenile, probate, felony, divorce, child custody, mental health, and lesser-included offenses. Furthermore, the district court may hear cases that are not within the jurisdiction of the county court.
In addition, the Fremont County court conducts hearings for misdemeanors, small claims, traffic infractions, slander, contract breaches, and civil cases under $25,000. It shares jurisdiction with the district court in cases involving protection orders, name changes, and requests for permanent or temporary civil restraining orders.
Municipal courts in Fremont County handle violations of city or civil laws that occur within city limits. These violations typically include traffic violations, noise disturbances, dog leash law violations, and shoplifting. These courts have concurrent jurisdiction over civil protection orders.
The Fremont County Clerk of Court manages court records and fulfills court record requests. The Colorado Judicial Branch or Fremont County government does not provide direct access to court records, however, approved commercial sites can be used to access them. It is important to note that these commercial websites do not provide copies of court records.
Fremont County residents have access to the case files for the following types of court records:
- Traffic records
- Civil records
- Misdemeanor records
- Felony records
- Domestic records
- Small claims records
The Fremont County Docket Search allows you access district and county courts' dockets by entering a case number, attorney bar number, and party name.
