Teller County District Court cases in Teller County, Cripple Creek, CO
Teller County District Court in Cripple Creek is a Colorado state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Fourth Judicial District. It handles major civil cases (generally over $25,000), felony criminal prosecutions, and domestic relations matters (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support). The court also hears juvenile delinquency and dependency/neglect cases, probate (estates, guardianships), mental health commitments, and issues protection orders. In its appellate role, it reviews appeals from the Teller County Court and municipal courts within the county. Routine misdemeanors and most traffic infractions are handled by the County Court, while the District Court addresses serious offenses and higher-value civil disputes.
Teller County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Teller |
| Street Address: | 101 W. Bennett Ave. |
| City: | Cripple Creek |
| Zip Code: | 80813 |
| Phone: | 719-689-7360 |
| Fax: | 719-284-4642 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=4 |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/County/Index.cfm?County_ID=7 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Dockets.cfm?District_ID=4 |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=4 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | tellercom@co.teller.co.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Teller-County-Courthouse/795928377108690 |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cocourts |
| ADA: | Scott Sosebee |
| ADA Phone: | 719-452-5000 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | scott.sosebee@judicial.state.co.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Teller County District Court
Teller County District Court (Colorado's 4th Judicial District) is a trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Handling case types: civil (injunctions, money claims), criminal (felonies and appeals), domestic relations (divorce, parental responsibilities), juvenile (delinquency, dependency/neglect, truancy), probate (estates, guardianships/conservatorships), mental health, and appeals from county court.
- Case filings: accepts new cases, pleadings, motions, and exhibits; supports e-filing for attorneys and filings by self-represented parties.
- Court proceedings: schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, and jury or bench trials; manages orders, summonses, and continuances.
- Protective orders: processes temporary/permanent civil protection orders, criminal no-contact orders, and extreme risk protection order petitions.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, check-in, and certificates/payment.
- Records and payments: case access, certified copies, sealing/expungement petitions, and payment of fines/fees.
- Public access: interpreter and ADA accommodations; remote appearances when authorized; forms and procedural self-help (no legal advice).