Find Loveland Civil Court Records

Loveland civil court records are held at the Larimer County Justice Center in Fort Collins. All civil lawsuits, small claims, and judgment records for Loveland go through Larimer County courts in the 8th Judicial District. You can search these records online or request them from the courthouse directly. The clerk handles document requests for all civil case types. Whether you need to look up a past case or check on a pending filing, Loveland court records are accessible to the public through several different channels explained below.

Loveland Civil Cases and Larimer County Courts

Loveland sits in Larimer County, and civil cases for the city are handled at the Larimer County Justice Center. The courthouse address is 201 LaPorte Avenue in Fort Collins. Call 970-494-3500 to reach the clerk. The Justice Center is about 15 miles north of Loveland, so plan for a short drive if you need to visit in person. The building houses both district and county courts. District court takes civil cases of any dollar amount. County court handles disputes up to $25,000. Small claims go up to $7,500 and do not require a lawyer on either side.

Loveland does have a Municipal Court at 500 East 3rd Street with a phone line at 970-962-2590. That court handles traffic violations and city ordinance cases only. It does not hear civil lawsuits or disputes over money. All civil court records for Loveland residents are at the Larimer County courthouse. If someone filed a civil suit against you or you need to file one, the Larimer County clerk is your starting point.

The Larimer County court page on the Colorado Judicial Branch site has current hours, phone numbers, and filing instructions. Check this page before going to the courthouse. Hours can shift on certain days.

How to Search Loveland Civil Records

Several tools let you search Loveland civil court records without going to the courthouse. The commercial search service CoCourts offers online access to civil case data for all Colorado courts, including Larimer County. A statewide search runs $10. A search excluding Denver costs $5. You enter a name or case number and get back the Register of Actions. That shows every filing, hearing, and event in the case. It does not include copies of the actual documents, but it gives you a complete timeline of what happened in a Loveland civil case.

The state also provides a free Larimer County docket search tool. This shows upcoming hearings, scheduled motions, and calendar information for active cases. It will not give you the full case history. But if you want to know when a hearing is set or whether something new was filed in a Loveland case, the docket search works well and costs nothing.

You can use the CoCourts commercial search tool to view the Register of Actions for civil cases across Larimer County, including those filed by Loveland residents.

The CoCourts interface lets you search by name or case number. Results pull from the state court database in real time and cover all Larimer County civil filings.

Note: CoCourts shows case activity summaries only, not document images or full text of filings.

Loveland Civil Court Fees and Costs

Filing fees for Loveland civil cases match the statewide schedule. The cost depends on which court level you use. District court charges $235 for the plaintiff to file and $192 for the defendant to respond. These cases have no dollar limit on the claim amount. County court is cheaper. A claim under $1,000 costs $85. Claims from $1,000 to $14,999 cost $105. The top tier for county court is claims between $15,000 and $25,000 at $135. Small claims court runs $31 for disputes under $500 and $55 for claims up to $7,500. Every filing fee is paid when you submit the case to the Larimer County clerk.

Beyond filing fees, you may run into other costs during a Loveland civil case. Here are the most common ones:

• Paper copies from the file: $0.25 per page
• Certified copies: $20 per document
• Name search by the clerk: $5
• Transcript of judgment: $25
• Research time beyond one hour: $30 per hour

The JDF 1 fee schedule has the full breakdown. You can pay additional fees after filing through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment system. Fee waivers are available for people who show financial need. Ask the Larimer County clerk for the waiver form if you cannot afford the filing fee for a Loveland civil case.

Public Access to Loveland Court Records

Colorado law makes civil court records public. The Colorado Open Records Act, known as CORA, guarantees that anyone can inspect and copy court records. You do not have to be involved in the case. You do not need a reason. The Larimer County Clerk of Court must respond to requests within three business days. This applies to Loveland civil records the same as any other location in the county.

Chief Justice Directive 05-01 controls which specific parts of a court record are open and which are restricted. Most civil case files are fully public. The court will redact things like Social Security numbers and financial account details before handing over copies. Sealed records require a court order to access, but sealing is uncommon in standard civil disputes. Domestic relations matters may carry more restrictions. The directive applies equally to every court in Colorado, including the courts that handle Loveland cases.

Requesting Loveland Civil Court Documents

Three ways exist to get copies of civil court documents from a Loveland case. You can visit the Larimer County Justice Center in Fort Collins and request copies at the clerk's window. Bring the case number if you have it. If not, the clerk can run a name search for $5. You can also mail a request to the clerk at 201 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Include your full name, contact information, the case number, and a list of which documents you need. The third option is the online records request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. This lets you submit a request digitally for Loveland civil court records.

The clerk will let you know the cost after reviewing your request. Plain copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $20 each. If you are a party to the case, the state caps your total copy cost at $15. For large requests, the clerk can charge $30 per hour for time spent pulling and preparing documents beyond the first hour. Response time is three business days under state law. The access guide to public records on the judicial branch website explains the full process and your rights when requesting Loveland civil court records.

Note: Bring exact change or a check when visiting the courthouse, as some clerk windows do not accept credit cards for copy fees.

Nearby Cities for Civil Records

Loveland is close to several other Colorado cities along the Front Range. Each city routes its civil cases through the county courthouse that serves it. If you need records from a case filed in a different city, check the pages below.