Pueblo Civil Court Records

Pueblo civil court records are managed by the Pueblo County court system in the 10th Judicial District. As the county seat and largest city, Pueblo is home to the main courthouse where all civil lawsuits get filed for the area. You can search for court records online, visit the clerk in person, or send a written request by mail. Civil cases in Pueblo include contract disputes, debt collection matters, property claims, personal injury lawsuits, and small claims filings. This page walks you through the process of finding and getting copies of civil court records in Pueblo.

Pueblo County Courthouse for Civil Cases

The Pueblo County Courthouse is at 501 N. Elizabeth St in Pueblo, Colorado. This is the main court building for the 10th Judicial District. The phone number is 719-404-8700. All civil lawsuits for Pueblo and the rest of Pueblo County are filed here. The building houses both the district court and the county court. District court handles civil cases of any dollar amount. County court takes smaller disputes up to $25,000. Small claims court, which is a division of county court, hears cases up to $7,500.

The Clerk of Court keeps all civil case files and manages public access to records. You can walk into the clerk's office during business hours and ask to see a civil case file. If you have the case number, the clerk can pull the file quickly. Name searches are also available for $5 if you do not know the case number. Pueblo residents use this courthouse for everything from filing a new civil claim to getting certified copies of an old judgment. The Pueblo County court page on the Judicial Branch website has current contact information and hours.

The Pueblo Municipal Court at 200 S. Main St (719-553-2666) handles city code and traffic violations only. It does not hear civil lawsuits. You cannot file a civil case or search for civil records at the municipal court in Pueblo.

Note: The 10th Judicial District covers Pueblo County exclusively, so all Pueblo civil cases stay in this one courthouse.

How to Search Pueblo Civil Court Records

Online searches through CoCourts are one of the quickest ways to look up civil court records in Pueblo. Enter a party name and the system searches across all Colorado courts. A statewide search costs $10. A search without Denver costs $5. The results include the Register of Actions for each matching case. This shows you the case number, filing date, case type, and a list of all motions and hearings. CoCourts does not let you download the actual filed documents, but the Register of Actions gives you enough detail to figure out the status of a Pueblo civil case.

The Pueblo County docket search is a free tool on the Judicial Branch website. It shows upcoming hearings for Pueblo civil cases. You can see what date a case is set for trial, what motions are pending, and which judge is assigned. This works well if you just need a quick look at the schedule. It does not show the full case history, though. For that, you need CoCourts or an in-person visit to the Pueblo County clerk.

In-person searches at the courthouse are straightforward. Go to the clerk's office, ask for the case file, and review it on site. There is no charge to look at the file. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $20 per document. The clerk can also tell you if a case has been sealed or if any parts of the file are restricted under Chief Justice Directive 05-01.

Pueblo Records on the Judicial Branch Site

The Colorado Judicial Branch homepage is the starting point for finding court information and civil case resources for Pueblo and every other county in the state.

From this site you can reach the Pueblo County court page, the docket search tool, the records request form, and the fee schedule. The site also has self-help resources for people who want to file a civil case without a lawyer in Pueblo. Court forms are free to download in PDF format. The site works on both desktop and mobile devices, so you can look up Pueblo civil court information from anywhere.

Filing Fees for Pueblo Civil Cases

Civil filing fees in Pueblo follow the statewide schedule. District court is the most expensive option. The plaintiff pays $235 to file a new civil case. The defendant pays $192 to respond. These cases have no cap on the amount in dispute. Personal injury suits, large contract claims, and property disputes typically go through Pueblo district court.

County court and small claims fees in Pueblo break down like this:

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

The JDF 1 fee schedule is the full reference for all court costs in Pueblo. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies run $20 per document. A transcript of judgment costs $25. The online payment portal accepts electronic payments for active Pueblo cases. Fee waivers are available for people who can show they cannot afford the filing cost. Ask the clerk for the waiver form when you go to file your civil case in Pueblo.

Getting Copies of Pueblo Civil Records

You can get copies of civil court records from Pueblo in several ways. Visit the clerk at 501 N. Elizabeth St during business hours. Bring the case number and a way to pay for copies. Cash and checks work. If you prefer not to drive to the courthouse, send a written request by mail. Include your name, phone number, the case number, and what documents you want. Mail it to the Pueblo County Clerk of Court at the courthouse address. The clerk will process your request and contact you about the cost.

The online records request form is another option. Fill it out on the Judicial Branch website and submit it electronically. Under the Colorado Open Records Act, the clerk must respond within three business days. Under C.R.S. 24-72-200.1, you have the right to inspect these records without giving a reason. Most civil case files in Pueblo are public. Sealed records need a court order. The access guide on the Judicial Branch site explains which records are open and how the process works in more detail.

Note: If you are a party to the Pueblo civil case, the state limits your total copy cost to $15 for your own case file.

Other Colorado Cities for Civil Records

Pueblo is the largest city in southern Colorado. The closest major city with its own civil court records page is Colorado Springs, about 40 miles north. Both cities have different courthouses and judicial districts, but the same state rules apply to civil court filings.