Montrose County
Established in 1883, Montrose County is widely known for its vibrant agricultural industry. The county has a land area of 2,240.9 square miles and a population of over 42,000 residents. Its government seat and largest municipality is the City of Montrose.
Montrose County is home to a District Court, a County Court, and Municipal Courts. The Montrose County District Court is a court of general jurisdiction with authority over legal disputes arising in the county. The court typically handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts, including civil claims of $25,000 or more, domestic relations and juvenile matters, felonies, probate cases, and mental health cases. It also hears appeals of decisions of the County Court.
The Montrose County Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving less than $25,000, misdemeanors, certain felonies, applications for protection orders, and traffic infractions. The court also handles small claims involving $7,500 or less. Finally, certain cities and towns in Montrose County, including Montrose, Naturita, Nucla, and Olathe, have Municipal Courts with jurisdiction over municipal ordinance violations and civil protection orders.
Courts in Montrose County organize and maintain documents containing information about the cases they handle. These documents, which include court dockets, indexes, judgments and orders, petitions, and pleadings, constitute Montrose County public court records. The Montrose County Clerk of Court facilitates public access to various types of court records in their custody, including:
- Civil records
- Felony records
- Misdemeanor records
- Small claims records
- Family law records
- Probate records
- Traffic records
Anyone may access Montrose County court records online through the statewide case search website. Alternatively, record seekers may obtain physical copies of court records by completing the online Document Request Form and paying the applicable fees. In certain instances, the clerk may require the requester to provide a government-issued photo ID.
Furthermore, in Montrose County, certain court records, including juvenile and sealed records, are restricted from public access under state laws. Access to these records is limited to authorized individuals and government agencies.
