Search Littleton Civil Court Records

Littleton civil court records are spread across three county court systems because the city spans parts of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties. Where you search for a civil case depends on which part of Littleton the parties live in or where the dispute took place. This makes Littleton somewhat unique among Colorado cities when it comes to civil court records. You can search records online through the state system or contact the appropriate county clerk to find filings, judgments, and other civil case documents tied to Littleton addresses.

Littleton Civil Courts by County

The first thing a Littleton resident needs to figure out is which county handles their civil case. Littleton sits at the junction of three counties, and each one has its own courthouse and clerk. Your street address determines which county you fall under. If your Littleton address is in Arapahoe County, you file at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St, Centennial, CO 80112. The phone number is 303-649-6355. Most of the core Littleton area falls in Arapahoe County, so this is where the majority of Littleton civil cases end up.

If your Littleton address is in Douglas County, your civil case goes to the Douglas County Courthouse at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Call 303-663-7200 for questions. Parts of southern Littleton extend into Douglas County. And if you live in the western portion of Littleton that falls in Jefferson County, civil filings go to the Jefferson County Courthouse at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401. That phone number is 303-271-6145. Check your property tax bill or county assessor records if you are not sure which county covers your Littleton address.

All three counties are part of different judicial districts. Arapahoe and Douglas Counties are in the 18th Judicial District. Jefferson County is in the 1st Judicial District. The court level works the same regardless of county. District court takes civil cases with no dollar limit. County court handles claims up to $25,000. Small claims goes up to $7,500.

Note: Littleton Municipal Court at 2255 W. Berry Ave (303-795-3782) handles city violations only and does not hear civil lawsuits.

How to Search Littleton Civil Records

The easiest way to search for Littleton civil court records across all three counties is through CoCourts. This commercial search tool covers all Colorado state courts. A statewide search costs $10. A search that excludes Denver costs $5. You can look up cases by party name or case number, and the results will show you which county the case was filed in. This is especially useful for Littleton since you might not know which of the three counties handled a particular civil filing. CoCourts shows the Register of Actions for each case but does not provide document copies.

The state docket search is a free tool that shows scheduled hearings. You need to select the county first. For Littleton civil cases, try searching Arapahoe County since that is where most Littleton addresses fall. You can also try Douglas County and Jefferson County if you do not find what you need. The docket search shows hearing dates and pending motions but not the full case file.

Littleton Court Jurisdictions

Because Littleton spans three counties, it helps to know how Colorado organizes its trial courts. The Colorado Judicial Branch trial courts page shows a full map of which courts serve each county in the state.

This map is useful for Littleton residents who are not sure which county their address falls under. The trial courts page also links to each county court's contact information and local rules. For civil cases in the Littleton area, you can click through to the Arapahoe, Douglas, or Jefferson County court pages to find specific filing instructions, clerk phone numbers, and courthouse hours.

Civil Filing Fees for Littleton Cases

Filing fees are the same across all three counties that serve Littleton. Colorado sets court fees at the state level, so whether you file in Arapahoe, Douglas, or Jefferson County, you pay the same amount. District court costs $235 for the plaintiff and $192 for the defendant. County court fees range from $85 to $135 depending on the claim amount. Small claims fees run from $31 to $55. The full breakdown is in the JDF 1 fee schedule published by the state.

Other costs for Littleton civil court records include $0.25 per page for plain copies and $20 per document for certified copies. A name search by the clerk costs $5. You can make payments on existing cases through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment portal, which saves a trip to whichever courthouse handles your Littleton case. Fee waivers are available at all three county courthouses for people who show financial hardship.

Note: Filing fees apply per case, not per document, so you pay once when you start your civil action regardless of how many claims you include.

Public Access to Littleton Court Files

Civil court records for Littleton cases are public under the Colorado Open Records Act. Anyone can request access. You do not need to be a party in the case. The county clerk must respond within three business days. Most civil files are fully open for review. Sealed records are the exception and require a court order to access. Social Security numbers and financial account details are redacted from public copies, but everything else in a Littleton civil case file is available.

To get copies, use the online records request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. You can also call the appropriate county clerk or visit the courthouse in person. If you visit, bring the case number. The clerk can review the file with you and make copies on the spot. For Littleton cases, remember to contact the right county based on where the case was filed. The Arapahoe County clerk handles the bulk of Littleton civil record requests.

Cities Near Littleton

Littleton is surrounded by several other cities in the south metro Denver area. Each city has its own county court jurisdiction for civil cases. Below are nearby cities with civil court record information.

Check each city page to find which courthouse and county clerk handles civil court records for that location in Colorado.