Access Englewood Civil Records

Civil court records for Englewood are maintained at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial. Englewood sits entirely within Arapahoe County and the 18th Judicial District. All civil lawsuits, county court claims, and small claims cases filed by or against Englewood residents go through the Arapahoe County court system. You can search these records online, request copies by mail, or visit the courthouse in person. This page covers the process for finding and obtaining civil court records connected to Englewood, Colorado.

Englewood Civil Court Location

The Arapahoe County Justice Center at 7325 S. Potomac Street in Centennial, CO 80112 is where Englewood civil cases are filed and heard. The main phone number is 303-649-6355. Centennial is just a few miles east of Englewood, so the drive is short for most residents. The Justice Center houses both district and county courts for the 18th Judicial District, which covers Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. The clerk's office on the main floor handles all civil filings and record requests for cases involving Englewood addresses.

District court at the Arapahoe County Justice Center takes civil cases with no cap on the claim amount. These include personal injury suits, breach of contract claims, property disputes, and other civil matters that exceed $25,000. County court handles the smaller cases up to $25,000. Small claims court covers disputes up to $7,500 and offers a simpler process where lawyers are not required. Englewood residents file in whichever court matches the dollar amount of their civil claim.

Englewood does have a municipal court at 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110, with a phone number of 303-762-2344. Like all municipal courts in Colorado, this court handles only city ordinance violations. It does not hear civil lawsuits.

Note: The 18th Judicial District is one of the busiest in Colorado, so civil cases from Englewood may take longer to process than in less populated districts.

Englewood Civil Records Online

The Colorado Judicial Branch provides several tools for searching civil court records from Englewood cases. The main state judicial website is the starting point for finding court information, forms, and record request options across all Colorado counties.

From the state site, you can access the Arapahoe County docket search to check hearing dates for Englewood civil cases. This free tool shows upcoming hearings and pending motions on the court calendar. For broader case searches, CoCourts is the commercial search tool that covers all state courts. A statewide search costs $10. Without Denver, it is $5. You can search by name or case number to find civil cases filed in Arapahoe County that involve Englewood parties. CoCourts displays the Register of Actions but does not provide document copies.

The Arapahoe County court page has clerk contact details, business hours, and local rules that apply to Englewood civil filings. You can also find court forms and instructions for self-represented litigants on this page.

Filing Fees for Englewood Civil Cases

Civil court filing fees for Englewood cases follow the statewide fee schedule. The costs are the same at every courthouse in Colorado. District court is $235 for the person filing and $192 for the person responding. County court fees are based on the claim amount. A claim under $1,000 costs $85. Claims from $1,000 to $14,999 are $105. Claims from $15,000 to $25,000 cost $135. Small claims fees start at $31 for disputes under $500 and go up to $55 for claims up to $7,500.

Record copy fees for Englewood civil cases are standard across Colorado:

• Plain copies: $0.25 per page
• Certified copies: $20.00 per document
• Name search: $5.00
• Transcript of judgment: $25.00

The JDF 1 fee schedule has every court fee listed. You can pay on filed cases through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment portal. If you need a fee waiver, ask the Arapahoe County clerk at the Justice Center. Waivers are available for people who show proof of financial hardship. The form requires you to document your income and expenses so the court can decide if you qualify.

Public Records Laws for Englewood Cases

Civil court records filed by Englewood residents are public under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). This law gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. You can request access to any civil case file at the Arapahoe County Justice Center without being a party to the case and without giving a reason. The clerk must respond within three business days. Most civil files are fully open. Sealed records are the exception and need a court order to view.

Chief Justice Directive 05-01 provides the detailed rules on court record access in Colorado. It outlines what gets redacted from public copies, mainly Social Security numbers and bank account details. Everything else in an Englewood civil case file is available for public review. The access guide to public records explains these rules in plain language and walks you through the request process step by step.

Getting Copies of Englewood Court Records

You can get copies of civil court records from Englewood cases by visiting the Arapahoe County Justice Center, sending a mail request, or using the state's online form. The online records request form is often the most convenient option. Fill in the case number and describe which documents you need. The clerk responds within three business days with the cost and pickup or mailing instructions.

For in-person visits, go to the clerk's office at 7325 S. Potomac St in Centennial. Bring the case number if you have it. The clerk can do a name search for $5 if you do not have the number. You can review the file for free and ask for copies at $0.25 per page. Certified copies run $20 per document. If you are a party to the Englewood civil case, the state caps your total copy cost at $15. For mail requests, write to the Arapahoe County Clerk at the Justice Center address with your name, contact info, case number, and a description of what you need.

Note: If you need historical Englewood civil records that are no longer at the courthouse, the Colorado State Archives may have older case files in their legal records collection.

Cities Near Englewood

Englewood is in the south central part of the Denver metro area, surrounded by several cities that each have their own county court jurisdiction. Below are nearby cities with civil court record information.

Littleton and Centennial also fall under Arapahoe County for most civil court matters. Denver and Lakewood use different county courts. Visit each page for details on their specific courthouse and civil filing process in Colorado.