Cheyenne County Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Cheyenne County are held at the Combined Courts in Cheyenne Wells. The courthouse at 51 South 1st Street handles all civil filings for the county. These records include lawsuits, contract disputes, debt collection cases, and small claims. Cheyenne County is part of the 15th Judicial District. District court hears civil cases with no dollar limit. County court takes claims up to $25,000. Small claims cases go up to $7,500. The Clerk of Court keeps all case files and makes them available to the public. You can search for civil records through online tools, request them by mail, or visit the courthouse in person to review case files and get copies from Cheyenne County.

Cheyenne County Court Clerk

The Cheyenne County Combined Courts are located at 51 South 1st Street, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado 80810. Call the courthouse at 719-767-5649. The Clerk of Court manages all civil case files and handles public record requests. This office processes new case filings, prepares copies, and answers questions about civil court procedures in Cheyenne County. Office hours may vary. Call before you visit to confirm that staff are available to help you. The clerk serves both district and county court cases at the same location.

You can find more details on the Cheyenne County Court page from the Colorado Judicial Branch. That page lists contact information for court staff and links to state court forms. For general instructions on how to request civil court records in Colorado, review the Access Guide to Public Records from the state system. The guide covers request procedures, response times, and fee rules for civil case files across Colorado.

Most civil records in Cheyenne County are public. Sealed files require a court order. Ask the clerk if you are not sure whether a case is sealed or if any documents are restricted.

Search for Civil Records in Cheyenne County

Searching for civil court records in Cheyenne County can be done online, by mail, or in person. The fastest option is CoCourts, a commercial database operated through the Colorado court system. CoCourts allows name and case number searches. It shows the Register of Actions for civil cases across the state. A statewide search costs $10. A search that excludes Denver is $5. You get access for 24 hours after you pay. CoCourts does not include copies of court documents. You must contact the Cheyenne County Clerk of Court to request actual case files or specific documents.

The state also provides a free docket search tool on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. This search shows upcoming hearings in civil cases. You can look up a case by number or party name to see when hearings are scheduled. The docket tool does not show full case details. It only lists hearing dates and basic case status. If you need older records, CoCourts may only have five years of data. Contact the clerk in Cheyenne Wells for civil court records that go back further.

For in-person access, visit the courthouse at 51 South 1st Street in Cheyenne Wells. Ask the clerk to search for a case by name or case number. The clerk can pull the file and make copies for you on the spot. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $20 per document. A transcript of judgment runs $25. You can also send a written request by mail to Cheyenne County Combined Courts, 51 South 1st Street, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810. Include the case number or party names and a check for estimated fees. The clerk will mail copies back to you.

Note: The online records request form is available on the state court website and can be used for civil case document requests from any Colorado court.

Civil Court Filing Fees

Filing fees in Cheyenne County follow the statewide schedule established by Colorado statute. District court civil cases cost $235 for a plaintiff to file and $192 for a defendant to respond. County court fees are based on the claim amount. Cases under $1,000 cost $85 to file. Claims from $1,000 to $14,999 run $105. Claims from $15,000 to $25,000 cost $135. Small claims filing fees are $31 for claims under $500 and $55 for claims from $500 to $7,500. All fees are set under C.R.S. § 13-32-101. You can see the full schedule in the JDF 1 fee document on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.

Additional costs in Cheyenne County include copies at $0.25 per page, certified copies at $20 per document, and transcripts of judgment at $25 each. A name search costs $5. Research and redaction run $30 per hour after the first free hour. If you are a party to your own case, the total cost for copies is capped at $15. Fee waivers are available for people who cannot afford to pay. Ask the Cheyenne County clerk about the waiver form. You can pay fees online through the state's online payments portal for civil cases across Colorado.

Types of Civil Cases in Cheyenne County

Cheyenne County civil court records include a range of case types. Contract disputes are common, along with debt collection cases filed by creditors. Personal injury lawsuits and property damage claims are also heard in the district court. County court handles smaller disputes, including landlord-tenant matters and claims under $25,000. Small claims court is available for parties who want to resolve disputes up to $7,500 without hiring a lawyer. The case type and claim amount determine which court hears the case.

Typical civil cases filed in Cheyenne County include:

• Contract disputes and business claims
• Debt collection and creditor actions
• Personal injury and accident cases
• Property damage and landlord-tenant issues
• Small claims up to $7,500

All civil court records are kept at the Cheyenne County courthouse in Cheyenne Wells. Contact the clerk if you are not sure which court handles a specific type of civil case.

Access to Civil Records in Cheyenne County

Colorado law requires that most civil court records remain open to the public. The Colorado Open Records Act, found at C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1, gives any person the right to view public records. You do not have to be a party to the case or explain why you want the records. The record custodian must respond within three business days. Civil case files in Cheyenne County are usually public unless a judge orders them sealed. Protected information like Social Security numbers or financial account details may be redacted from copies. The rest of the file is available to anyone who asks.

The Colorado court system follows Chief Justice Directive 05-01 for court records access. This directive defines what records are public, sealed, suppressed, or restricted. Most civil cases fall into the public category. You can request any unsealed civil court record from the Cheyenne County clerk. Call the courthouse at 719-767-5649 if you have questions about access rules or need to confirm that a case is not sealed before you request copies.

Cheyenne County Cities and Civil Records

Cheyenne County has no cities with a population over the threshold for dedicated pages. Residents of Cheyenne Wells and other towns in the county file civil cases at the Cheyenne County Combined Courts. All civil records are stored at the courthouse in Cheyenne Wells regardless of where the parties live within the county.

Nearby Colorado Counties

Cheyenne County shares borders with several other counties. For civil court records in neighboring areas, visit these county pages: