Access Greeley Civil Court Records

Greeley civil court records are filed at the Weld County Courthouse in the 19th Judicial District. Greeley is the county seat and the largest city in Weld County, so the main courthouse sits right in town. Civil cases involving Greeley residents are handled at this courthouse, from small claims to large district court lawsuits. This page explains how to search for civil court records in Greeley, what the filing fees cost, and where to go for copies of court documents or case information.

Weld County Courthouse in Greeley

The Weld County Courthouse is at 901 9th Ave in Greeley, Colorado. The phone number is 970-351-7300. This is the main courthouse for the 19th Judicial District, which covers all of Weld County. Weld is one of the largest counties in Colorado by land area, stretching from the plains east of the Front Range up toward the Wyoming border. But Greeley is the center of it all for court purposes. Every civil lawsuit filed in Weld County goes through this building. The district court, county court, and small claims court all operate here.

District court at the Weld County Courthouse handles civil cases with no cap on the claim amount. These include contract disputes, property cases, and personal injury lawsuits where the stakes are high. County court takes civil claims up to $25,000. Small claims court handles disputes up to $7,500 and uses a faster, less formal process. Many Greeley residents use small claims for neighbor disputes, security deposit issues, and unpaid debts. The Clerk of Court manages all civil files and provides public access to records at the Greeley courthouse.

The Greeley Municipal Court at 1001 11th Ave (970-350-9220) is a separate court that handles city code violations and traffic cases. It does not hear civil lawsuits. If you need to file a civil claim or look up a civil court record in Greeley, you go to the Weld County Courthouse, not the municipal court.

How to Look Up Greeley Civil Records

Online searching is often the fastest way to find civil court records for Greeley cases. The CoCourts search portal is the state-authorized vendor for online case data. A statewide name search costs $10. A search that leaves out Denver County costs $5. You type in a party name and the system returns matching cases from all Colorado courts, including the Weld County courthouse in Greeley. The results show the Register of Actions, which is a timeline of every filing and hearing in the case. CoCourts is a good starting point, but it does not provide copies of the actual documents in the file.

The Weld County docket search is free and available on the Judicial Branch website. Select Weld County and search by name or case number. The tool shows upcoming hearings, assigned judges, and pending motions for civil cases in Greeley. It works well for quick checks but does not give you the full case file or let you download documents. For more complete access, you need to reach out to the clerk or visit in person.

In-person searches at the Weld County Courthouse are straightforward. Walk into the clerk's office and give them a case number or ask for a name search. Viewing a file at the courthouse costs nothing. Name searches are $5. The clerk pulls the case file and lets you review it on site. If you need copies, they are $0.25 per page for plain paper and $20 per document for certified copies.

Note: CoCourts shows the Register of Actions only, so you still need the Greeley clerk for document copies.

Requesting Greeley Civil Court Documents

The online records request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website is one of the easiest ways to request copies of civil court documents from Greeley without visiting the courthouse.

Fill in your contact details, the case number or party names, and which documents you need. The Weld County clerk reviews the request and responds within three business days. They will tell you the cost of copies and how to pay. You can also mail a written request to the clerk at the Weld County Courthouse, 901 9th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631. Include the same details you would put on the online form. For large or complex requests, the clerk may call you to discuss what is available in the Greeley civil case file before pulling copies.

Public Records Law and Greeley Courts

Civil court records in Greeley are public under the Colorado Open Records Act. C.R.S. 24-72-200.1 requires the Weld County clerk to respond to records requests within three business days. You do not need to explain your reason for asking. Anyone can request civil court records from Greeley regardless of whether they are involved in the case. The law limits how much the county can charge for producing copies. Most civil case files are fully open to the public.

Chief Justice Directive 05-01 adds more specific rules for court records across Colorado. Sealed cases need a court order to access. Certain personal data like Social Security numbers, dates of birth of minors, and financial account numbers may be redacted from copies provided to the public. But the substance of the civil case, including the complaint, the answer, any motions, and the judgment, remains available to anyone who asks at the Greeley courthouse.

The access guide on the Judicial Branch website walks you through the process step by step. It covers what you can request, how long it takes, and what to do if a record is sealed or restricted. Greeley follows the same rules as every other courthouse in Colorado.

Greeley Civil Filing Fees

Filing fees at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley follow the state schedule. District court is $235 for the plaintiff to file a civil case. The defendant pays $192 to respond. These cases cover any dollar amount and include the larger, more complex civil matters. County court fees depend on how much is in dispute. A claim under $1,000 costs $85. Claims from $1,000 to $14,999 cost $105. Claims from $15,000 to $25,000 cost $135. Small claims filings are cheaper: $31 for claims under $500 and $55 for claims between $500 and $7,500.

Other court costs at the Greeley courthouse include $0.25 per page for copies, $20 for certified copies, $5 for a name search, and $25 for a transcript of judgment. The JDF 1 fee schedule has every fee listed. You pay at the clerk's window or through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment portal for active cases. If you qualify for a fee waiver based on income, the court will let you file without paying the fee. Pick up the waiver form at the Weld County clerk's office in Greeley.

Note: Filing fees may change when the state updates its schedule, so check JDF 1 for the latest amounts before filing in Greeley.

Civil Court Records Near Greeley

Greeley sits in northern Colorado along the Front Range. Several nearby cities have their own civil court records pages with details on local courthouses and county filing information.