Access Clear Creek County Civil Records

Clear Creek County civil court records are kept at the Combined Courts in Georgetown. The courthouse at 405 Argentine Street handles all civil case filings for the county. These include lawsuits, contract disputes, debt collection cases, small claims, and property disputes. Clear Creek County is part of the 5th Judicial District. District court has no dollar limit for civil cases. County court handles claims up to $25,000. Small claims court takes disputes up to $7,500. The Clerk of Court stores all civil case files and makes them available to the public. You can search for civil records online using state databases, request copies by mail, or visit the courthouse in Georgetown to review files and get copies in person.

Clear Creek County Clerk Office

The Clear Creek County Combined Courts are at 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado 80444. You can call the courthouse at 303-679-2370. The Clerk of Court keeps all civil case files and processes public record requests. This office handles new filings, makes copies, and answers questions about civil court procedures in Clear Creek County. Office hours vary. Call ahead if you plan to visit in person to ensure staff are available. The same clerk office serves both district and county court civil cases in Clear Creek County.

The Clear Creek County Court page on the Colorado Judicial Branch website lists contact details and general court information. It provides links to court forms, staff contacts, and state resources. For guidance on requesting civil court records in Colorado, check the Access Guide to Public Records from the state court system. That guide covers procedures, response times, and fees for civil case document requests across Colorado.

Most civil records in Clear Creek County are public. Sealed files require a judge's order. The clerk can tell you if a case is sealed before you request copies.

How to Find Civil Court Records

You can search for civil court records in Clear Creek County online, in person, or by mail. The easiest way to start is with CoCourts, a commercial search tool run through the Colorado Judicial Branch. CoCourts lets you search by name or case number to find civil cases across the state. A statewide search costs $10. A search that excludes Denver runs $5. After you pay, you get access for 24 hours. The site shows the Register of Actions for each case, which lists all filings and hearings. But it does not give you copies of actual documents. For copies, you need to contact the Clear Creek County Clerk of Court.

The state also offers a free docket search on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. This tool shows upcoming hearings in civil cases. You can search by case number or party name to see scheduled court dates. The docket search does not provide full case details. It only lists hearing dates and basic case info. CoCourts may only have five years of data for older civil cases. For earlier records, you need to contact the clerk in Georgetown directly. They can search archives and pull older civil case files from Clear Creek County.

For in-person access, visit the courthouse at 405 Argentine Street in Georgetown. Ask the clerk to look up a case by name or case number. The clerk can retrieve the file and make copies on the spot. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies run $20 per document. A judgment transcript costs $25. Mail requests work the same way. Send a written request to Clear Creek County Combined Courts, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444. Include the case number or party names and payment for estimated fees. The clerk will process your request and mail copies back to you. You can also submit a request through the online records request form on the state court website.

Fees for Civil Cases in Clear Creek County

Filing fees in Clear Creek County follow the state schedule set by Colorado law. District court civil cases cost $235 for a plaintiff to file and $192 for a defendant to file an answer. County court fees depend on the claim amount. Cases under $1,000 cost $85 to file. Claims from $1,000 to $14,999 cost $105. Claims from $15,000 to $25,000 run $135. Small claims filing fees are $31 for claims under $500 and $55 for claims from $500 to $7,500. These fees are set under C.R.S. § 13-32-101. The JDF 1 fee document from the Colorado Judicial Branch shows the full fee schedule for civil cases statewide.

Other costs in Clear Creek County include plain copies at $0.25 per page, certified copies at $20 per document, and transcripts of judgment at $25. A name search costs $5. Research and redaction run $30 per hour after the first free hour. If you are a party to the case, your copy cost is capped at $15 total. Fee waivers may be available if you can show you cannot afford to pay. Ask the Clear Creek County clerk about the waiver form before you file. You can pay fees online through the state's online payments portal for civil cases in Colorado.

Note: Fees are subject to change, so check the current schedule before you file a civil case in Clear Creek County.

Civil Case Types in Clear Creek County

Civil court records in Clear Creek County cover a broad range of disputes. Contract cases and debt collection filings are common. Personal injury lawsuits and property damage claims go through district court, which has no dollar cap. County court handles smaller civil matters up to $25,000, including landlord-tenant disputes and consumer debt cases. Small claims court is for disputes under $7,500 where parties can represent themselves without a lawyer. The type of case and claim amount determine which court has jurisdiction in Clear Creek County.

Common civil cases filed in Clear Creek County include:

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

All civil case records are kept at the Clear Creek County courthouse in Georgetown. Contact the clerk if you need help determining which court handles a specific civil case type.

Public Access to Court Records

Colorado law gives broad public access to civil court records. The Colorado Open Records Act, codified at C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1, allows any person to inspect public records. You do not have to be a party to the case. You do not need to give a reason. The custodian must respond within three business days. Most civil case files in Clear Creek County are public unless a judge orders them sealed. Protected details like Social Security numbers and bank account information may be redacted. The rest of the file is open to anyone.

The Colorado court system follows Chief Justice Directive 05-01 for records access. This directive defines which records are public, sealed, suppressed, or restricted. Civil cases are usually fully open. You can request any unsealed civil record from the Clear Creek County clerk. Call the courthouse at 303-679-2370 if you have questions about access rules or need to confirm whether a case is sealed before you request copies.

Clear Creek County Cities

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

Nearby Colorado Counties

Clear Creek County borders several other Colorado counties. For civil court records in neighboring areas, visit these county pages: