Erie Colorado Municipal Court

Erie Colorado Municipal Court cases in Weld County, Erie, CO

Erie Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the Town of Erie, Colorado. It has limited jurisdiction to adjudicate violations of the Town of Erie Municipal Code occurring within town limits. The court handles traffic infractions, municipal misdemeanor offenses, parking citations, animal control and code-enforcement violations, and related juvenile ordinance matters. It conducts arraignments, trials, and sentencing for these cases and imposes fines, fees, and other authorized sanctions. Felonies and most civil, family, and other state-law matters fall outside its jurisdiction and are heard in the appropriate county or district courts.

Erie Colorado Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Erie Colorado Municipal Court

Erie Municipal Court serves the public by:

- Case types: traffic and parking citations, municipal code and nuisance violations, animal control matters, and misdemeanor offenses under city ordinances.
- Case intake/filings: processes citations and complaints from police/code officers; accepts motions and requests; maintains dockets and records; provides certified copies.
- Court hearings: arraignments, advisements of rights, pretrials, pleas/sentencing, and trials before a judge or jury where eligible; issues summonses/warrants; sets bonds and compliance reviews.
- Protective orders: in qualifying criminal cases, may issue no-contact or stay-away orders; provides guidance/referrals for civil protection orders handled by the appropriate county/state court.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, and payment for eligible trials.
- Public services: fine/fee payments and plans, compliance monitoring (classes, community service), interpreter/ADA accommodations, and general information/self-help resources.