Otero County District Court cases in Otero County, La Junta, CO
Otero County District Court in La Junta, Colorado, is a state district (trial) court of general jurisdiction within the 16th Judicial District. It serves as the primary trial court for Otero County, handling civil cases of any amount, felony criminal prosecutions, domestic relations (family law), juvenile delinquency and dependency/neglect matters, probate and estates, and mental health proceedings. The court also hears appeals from Otero County Court and local municipal courts. Routine traffic infractions and most misdemeanors are handled in county court; the district court addresses serious traffic-related felony offenses when charged.
Otero County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Otero |
| Street Address: | 13 West Third St. |
| City: | La Junta |
| Zip Code: | 81050 |
| Phone: | 719-384-4951 |
| Fax: | 719-384-4991 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.oterogov.com/ |
| 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=16 |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=16 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Otero-County-District-Court/596211553808908 |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cocourts |
| ADA: | CJ Montoya |
| ADA Phone: | 719-383-7123 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | curtis.montoya@judicial.state.co.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Otero County District Court
Otero County District Court serves the public as a court of general jurisdiction by:
- Accepting and processing case filings for felony criminal cases; major civil actions; family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; probate/guardianship and mental health; and certain appeals from lower courts.
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders in domestic violence and stalking/harassment matters.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings and trials (bench and jury), including arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, review hearings, and jury trials; remote appearances may be available.
- Managing jury services: summons and qualification, reporting instructions, deferrals/excuses, orientation, and juror compensation.
- Providing access to court records and calendars, standardized forms, self-help resources, and receiving fines and fees; may offer mediation or problem-solving court referrals.
For filing requirements, protective-order procedures, jury reporting, and calendars, use the court's clerk office or official website.