Northglenn Court Records Search

Civil court records for Northglenn are filed and stored at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton. Northglenn falls within Adams County and the 17th Judicial District, so all civil lawsuits, small claims, and county court disputes involving Northglenn residents go through the Adams County court system. You can look up these records online, by phone, or in person at the courthouse. This page explains how to search for civil court records tied to Northglenn, what fees apply, and where to go for copies of case documents in Colorado.

Where Northglenn Civil Cases Are Filed

Northglenn does not have its own civil courthouse. Civil cases for Northglenn residents are filed at the Adams County Justice Center, located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton, CO 80601. The main phone line is 303-659-1161. Brighton is about 15 miles northeast of Northglenn, so there is a bit of a drive involved for anyone who needs to visit in person. The Justice Center houses both district and county courts for the 17th Judicial District. All civil filings, responses, and motions for Northglenn civil cases go through this building.

District court at the Adams County Justice Center handles civil disputes with no dollar cap. Large contract claims, personal injury lawsuits, and real estate disputes all fall under district court. County court covers civil matters up to $25,000, which includes most of the smaller disputes that Northglenn residents deal with. Small claims court takes cases up to $7,500 and allows you to represent yourself without an attorney. The court clerk on the first floor of the Justice Center can help you figure out where your Northglenn civil case should be filed based on the claim amount.

Northglenn has a municipal court at 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233. The phone number is 303-450-8750. This court handles traffic tickets, city code violations, and other municipal matters. It does not hear civil lawsuits of any kind. Any civil dispute involving a Northglenn resident must be filed at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton.

Searching Northglenn Civil Court Records

Online searches for Northglenn civil court records go through the statewide system. CoCourts is the commercial search tool that the state uses. A statewide search costs $10, and a search without Denver runs $5. You type in a name or case number and get back the Register of Actions for matching cases in Adams County. The Register of Actions shows filing dates, parties, motions, and court actions but does not include the actual documents filed in the case. For document copies from Northglenn civil cases, you contact the Adams County clerk directly.

The pricing on CoCourts can seem a bit confusing at first. The CoCourts pricing page breaks down the costs for different search types, including individual county searches and bulk options.

The Adams County court page has direct contact information for the clerk's office, business hours, and links to local court rules. You can also use the free state docket search to check hearing dates for Northglenn civil cases that are on the court calendar. This tool shows scheduled hearings and pending motions but not full case details.

Note: CoCourts data is pulled in real time from state court systems, so results for Northglenn cases reflect the most current information available.

Northglenn Civil Court Fees

The fees for civil cases involving Northglenn residents are set by the state and apply at the Adams County Justice Center. District court costs $235 for the plaintiff to file a case. The defendant pays $192 to respond. These are the fees for cases with no dollar limit. County court fees vary by claim amount:

• Claims under $1,000: $85
• Claims $1,000 to $14,999: $105
• Claims $15,000 to $25,000: $135
• Small claims under $500: $31
• Small claims $500 to $7,500: $55

Copies of civil court records cost $0.25 per page for plain paper. Certified copies are $20 per document. A name search by the clerk costs $5. The full list of fees is available in the JDF 1 fee schedule. After a case is filed, you can pay court costs online through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment portal. This is useful for Northglenn residents who want to avoid a trip to Brighton just to make a payment.

If you cannot pay the filing fee, the court offers fee waivers for people who demonstrate financial hardship. Ask the clerk at the Adams County Justice Center for the waiver form. You will need to provide proof of income or public assistance to qualify for a civil case fee waiver.

Public Access to Northglenn Court Files

Civil court records from Northglenn cases are public records under Colorado law. The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) gives everyone the right to look at and copy public records. It does not matter if you are part of the case or not. You do not need to say why you want to see the file. The Adams County clerk must respond to your request within three business days. Almost all civil case files are open. The only exceptions are records that a judge has ordered sealed, which is uncommon in most civil disputes.

Chief Justice Directive 05-01 sets the statewide rules for court record access. Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and certain other personal details are removed from copies given to the public. Everything else in a Northglenn civil case file stays in the public copy. You can submit your request through the online records request form or go to the courthouse in Brighton to review files in person. Bring the case number if you have it. The clerk can also run a name search for $5 if you do not know the exact case number for the Northglenn civil filing you need.

Getting Copies of Northglenn Civil Records

There are three ways to get copies of Northglenn civil court records. You can visit the Adams County Justice Center in person, mail a written request, or use the online form. For in-person visits, bring the case number and a form of payment. Cash, checks, and cards are accepted at the clerk's window. The clerk will pull the file and make copies while you wait. Plain copies run $0.25 a page. Certified copies with the court seal cost $20 each.

For mail requests, write to the Adams County Clerk at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Include your name, contact information, the case number, and a list of the documents you want. The clerk responds within three business days. If you are a party to the Northglenn civil case, your copy costs are capped at $15 total under state rules. For larger requests that take over an hour to process, the clerk can charge $30 per hour for research and preparation time.

Note: Requests submitted on a Friday afternoon may not get a response until the following Wednesday, since the three-day window counts business days only.

Nearby Cities for Civil Court Records

Northglenn borders several cities in the north Denver metro area. Some share the same Adams County courthouse, while others fall under different county jurisdictions for civil matters.

Thornton, Commerce City, and Brighton all use the Adams County Justice Center for civil court records. Westminster spans multiple counties. Check each city page for details on their specific courthouse and civil filing locations in Colorado.