Garfield County District Court cases in Garfield County, Glenwood Springs, CO
Garfield County District Court in Glenwood Springs is a Colorado district (trial) court of general jurisdiction within the Ninth Judicial District. It handles civil cases of any amount; felony criminal cases and related proceedings; domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support); juvenile delinquency and dependency/neglect; probate (estates, guardianships, conservatorships); and mental health matters. The court provides jury and bench trials, injunctive and other equitable relief, and oversees pretrial and post-judgment proceedings. It also hears appeals from county and municipal courts. Routine misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and lower-value civil cases are generally heard in county court, while the district court addresses more serious criminal matters, complex civil disputes, and family and probate jurisdictions.
Garfield County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Garfield |
| Street Address: | 109 8th St. |
| City: | Glenwood Springs |
| Zip Code: | 81601 |
| Phone: | 970-928-3065 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=9 |
| Parking: | There are 3 all day parking lots: 1. The lot directly east of the courthouse. 2. The parking garage downtown Glenwood at 8th and Cooper. 3. The lot on 7th street just west of the courthouse and across the street. |
| 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=9 |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=9 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | elections@garfield-county.com |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cocourts |
| ADA: | Victoria Harbottle |
| ADA Phone: | 970-928-3081 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | victoria.harbottle@judicial.state.co.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Garfield County District Court
Garfield County District Court serves the public as a court of general jurisdiction by:
- Handling case types: criminal (felonies, some misdemeanors), civil (contracts, torts, real property), domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate (estates, guardianships), and protective orders (domestic violence/stalking).
- Core services: accepting and processing case filings; maintaining records and providing copies; scheduling and holding court hearings, trials, and sentencings; issuing protective orders and warrants; managing jury services (summons, qualification, selection, juror assistance); processing fines, fees, and restitution; coordinating interpreter and ADA accommodations; facilitating mediation/ADR where available; and hearing certain appeals from lower courts.
It provides public access to dockets and forms and clerk assistance with procedural questions.