Parker Civil Court Records

Civil court records for Parker residents are kept at the Douglas County Courthouse in Castle Rock. Parker sits within the 18th Judicial District, and all civil cases filed by or against Parker residents go through Douglas County courts. You can search these records online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse. District court cases, county court claims, and small claims disputes filed in the Parker area are all part of the Douglas County civil court record system. This page walks you through how to find, search, and get copies of civil court records tied to Parker, Colorado.

Where Parker Civil Cases Are Filed

Parker does not have its own civil courthouse. All civil court filings for Parker go through the Douglas County Courthouse at 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock, CO 80109. The main phone number is 303-663-7200. Castle Rock is about 15 miles south of Parker, and it serves as the county seat for Douglas County. The Douglas County clerk's office handles all civil case records for the 18th Judicial District, which covers both Douglas County and the surrounding areas. Whether you are filing a new civil case or looking up an old one, the Castle Rock courthouse is where Parker residents need to go for civil court matters.

District court at the Douglas County Courthouse hears civil cases with no dollar cap. These include contract disputes, property claims, personal injury lawsuits, and other civil matters that exceed the county court threshold. County court handles cases up to $25,000. Small claims court takes disputes up to $7,500 and is the simplest option for Parker residents who want to resolve a civil matter without hiring a lawyer. The clerk at the front desk can tell you which court level fits your case if you are not sure where to file your Parker civil claim.

Parker does have a municipal court at 18650 E. Lincoln Meadows Pkwy, Parker, CO 80134. The phone number is 303-805-3232. But this court handles city code violations and traffic cases only. It does not take civil lawsuits. If you have a civil dispute in Parker, you must file at the Douglas County Courthouse in Castle Rock.

Searching Parker Civil Court Records Online

Online access to Parker civil court records runs through the state court system. The Colorado Judicial Branch works with CoCourts to provide a commercial search tool. A statewide search costs $10. A search that skips Denver costs $5. You can look up civil cases by name or case number and get the Register of Actions for each case. CoCourts does not provide copies of actual filed documents. It shows case activity, filing dates, and parties involved. For document copies from a Parker civil case, you need to contact the Douglas County clerk directly.

The docket search for Douglas County is a free tool on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. It shows scheduled hearings and pending motions for cases in the 18th Judicial District. If you need to check when a Parker civil case is set for a hearing, this tool works well. It does not show the full case history, but it tells you what is on the court calendar. The Douglas County court page also lists contact details, hours, and local court rules that apply to civil filings from Parker.

Note: CoCourts pulls live data from state courts, so search results for Parker civil cases are current as of the time you run the search.

Parker Civil Record Requests

You can request copies of civil court records from Parker cases in several ways. The fastest option for many people is the online records request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. This form lets you specify the case number and which documents you need from your Parker civil case.

The clerk responds within three business days with the cost and instructions for payment. You can also mail a written request to the Douglas County Clerk at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Include the case number, your name and contact info, and a description of the documents you want. If you visit in person, bring the case number or ask the clerk to do a name search for $5. Reviewing a file at the courthouse costs nothing. Plain copies run $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $20 per document.

For Parker residents who need certified copies for a legal proceeding, the $20 fee covers the court seal and signature. These certified copies are accepted by other courts and government offices as official records. If you are a party to the civil case, the total copy cost is capped at $15 under state rules. The JDF 1 fee schedule has the full list of costs for all Colorado courts, including Douglas County.

Civil Court Fees for Parker Cases

Filing fees for civil cases involving Parker residents follow the state fee schedule. District court is the most expensive. The plaintiff pays $235 to start a case. The defendant pays $192 to file a response. County court fees are lower and depend on the claim amount. Here is what you can expect:

• County court claim under $1,000: $85 filing fee
• County court claim $1,000 to $14,999: $105 filing fee
• County court claim $15,000 to $25,000: $135 filing fee
• Small claims under $500: $31 filing fee
• Small claims $500 to $7,500: $55 filing fee

You pay these fees when you file at the Douglas County Courthouse. The Colorado Judicial Online Payment portal lets you make payments on an existing case after it has been filed. This is helpful for Parker residents who do not want to drive to Castle Rock just to pay a fee. If you cannot afford the filing fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver. You must show proof of financial hardship, but the court does grant waivers for civil cases in Douglas County.

Public Access to Parker Court Files

Civil court records from Parker cases are public records. The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) gives anyone the right to inspect and copy public records held by a government office. You do not have to be involved in the case. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The custodian of records at the Douglas County Courthouse must respond to your request within three business days. Most civil case files are fully open to the public unless a judge has ordered them sealed.

Chief Justice Directive 05-01 governs access to court records across Colorado. It outlines which records are public, which are sealed, and what information gets redacted from copies. Social Security numbers and bank account details are removed from public copies. Everything else in a Parker civil case file is available for review. You can check the access guide to public records on the state website for a plain language explanation of your rights when requesting civil court records in Colorado.

Note: Sealed records in any Parker civil case require a separate court order to access, and the clerk cannot override that restriction.

Nearby Cities for Civil Records

Parker is close to several other cities in the south Denver metro area. Each city may fall under a different county court depending on its location. Below are nearby cities with their own civil court record pages.

Check each city page to see which county courthouse handles civil cases for that area. Parker residents use the Douglas County courthouse in Castle Rock for all civil court record matters.