Broomfield Civil Court Records Search

Broomfield civil court records are managed by the Broomfield County Combined Court, which is unique in Colorado because Broomfield serves as both a city and a county. All civil lawsuits, small claims, and judgment records for Broomfield go through one courthouse at 17 DesCombes Drive. This combined structure means you deal with a single clerk for all civil case filings and record requests. The 17th Judicial District covers Broomfield along with Adams County, so some administrative resources overlap between the two.

Broomfield Combined Court for Civil Cases

Broomfield became its own county in 2001. Before that, the area was split among four different counties. Now everything is under one roof. The Broomfield County Combined Court at 17 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020 handles all civil filings. The phone number is 720-887-2100. "Combined court" means that district court and county court functions are merged into a single courthouse. You still file at different court levels depending on your claim amount, but the same building and the same clerk handle it all.

District court covers civil claims with no dollar limit. County court handles disputes up to $25,000. Small claims court takes cases up to $7,500. The Broomfield Municipal Court also operates from 17 DesCombes Drive at 303-464-5503, but it only deals with traffic and municipal code violations. It does not hear civil lawsuits. For any civil court matter in Broomfield, you go to the combined court side of the building.

The Broomfield County court page on the state judicial website lists hours, contact details, and procedures. Because Broomfield is one of the smaller counties, wait times tend to be shorter than what you might deal with in Denver or Adams County. That is a genuine advantage when you need to search civil records or file a new case at the Broomfield courthouse.

Note: Broomfield shares the 17th Judicial District with Adams County, but each county has its own clerk and filing office.

Searching Broomfield Civil Court Records Online

Online searches for Broomfield civil court records work the same as for any other Colorado county. The CoCourts system gives you access to case data from all state courts, including Broomfield. A statewide search is $10, and a search without Denver runs $5. You search by party name or case number and the system returns the Register of Actions, which is a list of every filing, hearing, and ruling in the case. It does not include the actual documents. Those you need to request from the Broomfield clerk separately.

The Colorado Judicial Branch also offers a free docket search tool. This shows hearing dates and upcoming motions for active Broomfield cases. It does not have the full case history, but it is free and useful when you just need to check a date or see what is on the calendar. For most people doing a basic search of Broomfield civil court records, starting with CoCourts gives you the most complete picture of a case.

The CoCourts pricing page shows what each search type costs and what data you get back from a Broomfield civil case search.

Pricing on CoCourts is straightforward. The $5 option covers most searches for Broomfield civil records since it includes all counties except Denver. The $10 option adds Denver to the results.

Civil Filing Fees in Broomfield

Broomfield civil court filing fees follow the statewide schedule set by Colorado. District court costs $235 for the plaintiff and $192 for the defendant. County court fees vary by claim size. Under $1,000 is $85. Claims from $1,000 to $14,999 cost $105. The $15,000 to $25,000 range costs $135. Small claims are the most affordable option. Disputes under $500 cost $31. Up to $7,500 is $55. You pay when you file at the Broomfield Combined Court.

Copies of court documents cost $0.25 per page for plain paper. Certified copies are $20 per document. The clerk charges $5 for a name search. A transcript of judgment runs $25. For detailed fee information, the JDF 1 fee schedule has every cost laid out. After your Broomfield civil case is filed, you can use the online payment portal to pay additional fees electronically.

If the filing fee is a hardship, you can ask for a waiver. The combined court clerk has the form. You submit it with proof of income. The court reviews it and decides whether to waive the fee for your Broomfield civil case.

Getting Copies of Broomfield Civil Records

You can get copies of Broomfield civil court records in person, by mail, or online. At the courthouse, bring a photo ID and the case number. The clerk will pull the file and make copies for you. If you do not know the case number, request a name search for $5. By mail, send a written request to Broomfield County Combined Court, 17 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020. Include your name, contact details, the case number, and what documents you want. The online records request form from the Colorado Judicial Branch is the digital option for submitting your request.

The Broomfield clerk must respond within three business days under the Colorado Open Records Act. CORA applies to all civil court records in Colorado. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Anyone can request them. The Chief Justice Directive 05-01 adds specifics about what parts of a court record are public and what might be restricted. Most Broomfield civil files are fully open. Social Security numbers and bank account details get redacted before release. Sealed records are rare in standard civil cases.

Note: If you are a party to the Broomfield case, state rules cap your total copy cost at $15 regardless of the file size.

Civil Court Records in Nearby Cities

Broomfield borders several other cities along the Denver metro area's northern edge. Civil cases in these cities are filed through their respective county courthouses. Check the pages below for records from nearby locations.