Broomfield County Civil Court Records

Broomfield County civil court records cover all lawsuits, judgments, small claims, and other civil disputes filed in the county. These records are public. Anyone can search them. Broomfield County is part of the 17th Judicial District, which it shares with Adams County. District courts hear civil cases with no dollar cap. County courts take claims up to $25,000. Small claims go up to $7,500. The Broomfield County Combined Court on DesCombes Drive serves as the location for filing and searching civil court records. This page explains how to access and get copies of civil records from Broomfield County, Colorado.

Broomfield County Combined Court

The Broomfield County Combined Court is at 17 DesCombes Drive in Broomfield, Colorado 80020. This is where civil cases are filed and records are kept for the county. The main phone number is 720-887-2100. The Clerk of Court maintains all civil case files and provides public access during business hours. You can walk in to file a case, review records, or request copies. District courts handle all civil matters with no limit on the claim amount. County courts take smaller civil cases up to $25,000. Small claims court handles disputes up to $7,500 and does not require a lawyer. The clerk can help you figure out which court to use for your case.

Broomfield County is part of the 17th Judicial District along with Adams County. This means civil cases from both counties are processed under the same judicial district rules and procedures. The Broomfield County Combined Court opened in 2005 when Broomfield became the newest county in Colorado. Civil cases in Broomfield County may include contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, property matters, debt collection actions, and foreclosures. The clerk's office processes all filings and keeps the official record for each case filed in the county. Records procedures in Broomfield County match those used in Adams County because they share the same judicial district.

Note: Broomfield County is the newest county in Colorado, formed in 2001, and it operates as a consolidated city-county government.

Search Broomfield County Civil Records

Online searches for Broomfield County civil court records are available through third-party vendors. The Broomfield County court page on the Colorado Judicial Branch website lists courthouse contact info and hours. For online case searches, CoCourts is the main commercial tool. It pulls data from the state court database. A statewide search costs $10. A search without Denver costs $5. You can search by party name or case number. The system shows the Register of Actions for each case but does not give you copies of filed documents. For document copies, you need to contact the Broomfield County Clerk at the Combined Court.

The Colorado Judicial Branch also runs a free docket search portal. You can use this tool to look up scheduled hearings for Broomfield County civil cases. Search by case number or party name. The tool shows hearing dates and what motions have been filed. It does not show the full case history, but it helps you track a case as it moves through the courts. Use CoCourts to find the case number, then use the docket tool to check hearing dates for civil cases in Broomfield County.

In-person searches are also available at the courthouse. Walk into the clerk's office during business hours and ask to review a case file. Bring the case number if you have it. If you do not, the clerk can do a name search for $5. You can review the file at the courthouse for free. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $20 per document. The clerk can also provide a transcript of judgment for $25 if you need an official record of a court ruling in a civil case from Broomfield County.

Broomfield County Filing Fees and Costs

Filing fees in Broomfield County are set by state law and are the same across Colorado. District court cases cost $235 for the plaintiff to file and $192 for the defendant to answer. County court fees depend on the claim amount. A claim under $1,000 costs $85 to file. Claims from $1,000 to $14,999 cost $105. Claims from $15,000 to $25,000 cost $135. Small claims are the most affordable option. A claim under $500 costs $31. Claims from $500 to $7,500 cost $55. You pay these fees when you file at the Broomfield County Combined Court.

Additional costs for court services in Broomfield County include:

• Plain paper copies: $0.25 per page
• Certified copies: $20.00 per document
• Transcript of judgment: $25.00
• Name search: $5.00
• Certificate of satisfaction: $20.00

The full fee schedule is in the JDF 1 document from the Colorado Judicial Branch. You can also pay court fees online through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment portal after your case has been filed. If you cannot afford the filing fee, you can ask for a fee waiver. The court offers waivers to people who show financial hardship. Fill out the waiver form and provide proof of income. The clerk will review your request and let you know if it is approved for your civil case in Broomfield County.

Note: Broomfield County uses the same records procedures as Adams County because they share the 17th Judicial District.

Public Access to Civil Records

Civil court records in Broomfield County are open to the public under Colorado law. The Colorado Open Records Act, or CORA, gives any person the right to inspect public records. Under C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1, you do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need to state a reason. The record custodian must respond within three business days. The Broomfield County Clerk serves as the custodian for civil court files and must follow CORA rules when you make a request for records.

Colorado courts also follow Chief Justice Directive 05-01, which defines which records are public, sealed, or restricted. Most civil case files are fully open to the public. Sealed records require a court order to view. Protected details like Social Security numbers and bank account numbers may be redacted from public copies. But the rest of the civil case file is available to anyone who asks. Broomfield County follows these same rules as every other county in Colorado. You can review the file for free at the courthouse, or you can request copies by mail or email for the standard fees set by state policy.

Getting Copies of Civil Records

You can get copies of Broomfield County civil court records in person, by mail, or through an online request form. For in-person copies, visit the Combined Court at 17 DesCombes Drive in Broomfield during business hours. Ask the clerk for the documents you need and pay the copy fee on site. For mail requests, send a written request to the Broomfield County Clerk at the courthouse address. Include your name, contact info, the case number, and which documents you want. The clerk will mail you the copies and a bill for the fees.

For online requests, use the Colorado records request form on the Judicial Branch website. The clerk will respond within three business days. Copy costs are $0.25 per page for plain paper. Certified copies cost $20 per document. If you are a party to the case, your copy cost is capped at $15 under state rules. For large requests that take more than one hour to prepare, the clerk may charge $30 per hour for research and redaction time. Call 720-887-2100 to ask about the process or check on the status of your request for civil records from Broomfield County.

Civil Records in Broomfield County

Broomfield County is unique as a consolidated city-county. The city of Broomfield and the county are the same entity. Residents file civil cases at the Broomfield County Combined Court.

Nearby Colorado Counties

Broomfield County borders several other counties in the Denver metro area. Each has its own courthouse and clerk for civil court records.