Lincoln County District Court

Lincoln County District Court cases in Lincoln County, Hugo, CO

Lincoln County District Court in Hugo, Colorado, is a state district court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Lincoln County. It hears major civil disputes, felony criminal cases, domestic relations matters (such as divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, and child support), juvenile delinquency and dependency/neglect cases, probate and mental health proceedings, and serious traffic-related offenses tied to felonies. The court issues protective orders and provides both jury and bench trials. It also reviews appeals from the Lincoln County Court and, in applicable cases, from municipal courts within the county.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Lincoln County District Court

Lincoln County District Court provides public-facing judicial services. It files and maintains criminal, civil, traffic, and small claims cases; handles domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support) and juvenile matters; oversees landlord-tenant/eviction actions; and processes protective orders (domestic violence, harassment, stalking). The court schedules and conducts hearings and trials, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion calendars, and jury trials. Clerk services include case filings, docketing, records searches, certified copies, and payment of fines, fees, and restitution. Jury services manage summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, and juror support. Additional services typically include forms and self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, remote appearance options, and compliance monitoring (e.g., probation or diversion reviews and payment plans). The court publishes calendars and provides guidance on deadlines, local rules, and how to appear.