Wellington Colorado Municipal Court

Wellington Colorado Municipal Court cases in Larimer County, Wellington, CO

Wellington Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the Town of Wellington, Colorado. It has limited jurisdiction over violations of the Wellington Municipal Code occurring within town limits. The court handles traffic matters (such as moving violations and parking), municipal criminal cases limited to petty offenses and misdemeanors defined by ordinance, and local code-enforcement issues (including animal control, nuisance, and licensing violations). It conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, holds trials, and imposes sanctions authorized by ordinance, such as fines, fees, or probation. The court does not hear felonies, general civil disputes, family law matters, probate, or juvenile dependency cases; those are handled by Colorado state county or district courts.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Wellington Colorado Municipal Court

Wellington Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating city-level cases and providing court services. It handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses, city ordinance/code violations, and, where authorized, limited civil matters (e.g., small claims or evictions). Services include case filings and records, fine/cost payments, scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrials, trials, and other hearings, and providing interpreter and ADA accommodations. The court issues summonses, subpoenas, warrants, and-when permitted-temporary protective orders tied to qualifying criminal cases. Jury services are provided for eligible cases (juror summons, orientation, and trials). Compliance functions may include probation or monitoring, diversion programs, and community service. Public access is supported through docket information, records requests, and hearing calendars.