Las Animas County District Court cases in Las Animas County, Trinidad, CO
Las Animas County District Court in Trinidad, Colorado, is a state district court within Colorado's Third Judicial District. It serves as the trial court of general jurisdiction for Las Animas County, hearing felony criminal matters; civil cases of any amount; domestic relations (divorce and parental responsibilities); juvenile delinquency and dependency/neglect; probate and estates; guardianships/conservatorships; and mental health cases. The court also issues injunctions and protection orders and hears appeals from Las Animas County Court and municipal courts within the county. County-level traffic infractions and most misdemeanors are handled by the county court rather than the district court.
Las Animas County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Las Animas |
| Street Address: | 200 E. 1st St. |
| City: | Trinidad |
| Zip Code: | 81082 |
| Phone: | 719-846-3316 |
| Fax: | 719-497-8267 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=3 |
| 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=3 |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=3 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cocourts |
| ADA: | Bob Kreiman |
| ADA Phone: | 719-846-3316 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | bob.kreiman@judicial.state.co.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Las Animas County District Court
Las Animas County District Court serves the public by handling:
- Felony criminal cases
- Civil actions exceeding statutory limits and injunctive relief
- Domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support)
- Juvenile matters (delinquency, dependency/neglect)
- Probate (estates, guardianships, conservatorships)
- Mental health commitments
- Appeals from county court
Key services include:
- Case filings and docketing (new cases, pleadings, motions)
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and jury or bench trials
- Issuing and enforcing protection orders where authorized
- Jury services (summons, qualification, postponements, reporting)
- Access to records and certified copies
- Processing fees, fines, and restitution as ordered
- Interpreter services and ADA accommodations
- Providing court forms, self-help information, calendars, notices, and orders