Routt County District Court cases in Routt County, Steamboat Springs, CO
Routt County District Court in Steamboat Springs is a Colorado district court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for the county within the 14th Judicial District. It handles civil cases of any amount; felony criminal matters and related proceedings; domestic relations/family cases (divorce, parenting time, child support); juvenile delinquency and dependency/neglect; probate (estates, guardianships, conservatorships); mental health commitments; and protection orders. It also hears certain traffic offenses charged as misdemeanors or felonies, conducts jury and non-jury trials, issues injunctions and other equitable relief, and exercises appellate review over decisions from Routt County Court and many municipal or administrative matters arising within Routt County.
Routt County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Routt |
| Street Address: | 1955 Shield Dr. |
| City: | Steamboat Springs |
| Zip Code: | 80487 |
| Phone: | 970-879-5020 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=14 |
| 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=14 |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=14 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | routtit@co.routt.co.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Routt-County-Combined-Court/443305272438512 |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cocourts |
| ADA: | Peggy Gentles |
| ADA Phone: | 970-870-2334 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | peggy.gentles@judicial.state.co.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Routt County District Court
Routt County District Court serves the public as the trial court of general jurisdiction for Routt County. Core case types include felony criminal matters; major civil cases; domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support); juvenile (delinquency, dependency/neglect, truancy); probate (estates, guardianships, conservatorships); and mental health proceedings.
Primary services:
- Case filings and docketing; acceptance of pleadings, motions, and exhibits
- Records access, copies, and certifications
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, conferences, and trials (in person and, when authorized, remote)
- Issuing orders, judgments, and warrants
- Protective orders in qualifying domestic and criminal matters
- Jury services: summons, qualification, reporting, deferrals, and juror support
- Self-represented litigant forms and guidance resources
- Fee, fine, and restitution payments
- Interpreter coordination and ADA accommodations
The court ensures fair case processing, public access, and timely resolution of disputes.