Find Conejos County Civil Records

Conejos County civil court records are maintained at the Combined Courts located in Conejos. The courthouse at 6683 County Road 13 handles all civil filings for the county. These records include contract disputes, debt collection cases, personal injury claims, property disputes, and small claims. Conejos County is part of the 12th Judicial District. District court handles civil cases with no limit on the claim amount. County court takes cases up to $25,000. Small claims court hears disputes up to $7,500. The Clerk of Court stores all case files and provides public access. You can search for civil records online through state tools, request copies by mail, or visit the courthouse in person to review files and obtain copies from Conejos County.

Conejos County Court Clerk Office

The Conejos County Combined Courts are at 6683 County Road 13, Conejos, Colorado 81129. Call the courthouse at 719-376-5465. The Clerk of Court manages all civil case files and handles public record requests. This office processes new filings, prepares copies, and answers questions about civil court procedures in Conejos County. Office hours may vary. It is best to call before visiting to make sure staff are available to help you. The clerk serves both district and county court civil cases at this location.

More information is available on the Conejos County Court page from the Colorado Judicial Branch. That page includes contact information for court staff and links to state forms and resources. For instructions on how to request civil court records in Colorado, review the Access Guide to Public Records from the state court system. The guide covers request procedures, response times, and fees for civil case documents across Colorado.

Most civil records in Conejos County are public. Sealed files require a court order. Ask the clerk if you need to confirm whether a case is sealed before you request copies.

Search Civil Records in Conejos County

Searching for civil court records in Conejos County can be done online, by mail, or in person. The fastest online option is CoCourts, a commercial database run through the Colorado court system. 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 costs $5. You get 24 hours of access after payment. The site shows the Register of Actions, which lists filings and hearings for each case. But it does not provide copies of actual court documents. For document copies, you must contact the Conejos County Clerk of Court directly.

The state also provides 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 show full case details, only hearing dates and basic case status. If you need older records, CoCourts may only have the last five years of data. Contact the clerk in Conejos for earlier civil court records. They can search archives and retrieve older case files from Conejos County.

For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 6683 County Road 13 in Conejos. Ask the clerk to search for 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 cost $20 per document. A judgment transcript costs $25. You can also send a written request by mail to Conejos County Combined Courts, 6683 County Road 13, Conejos, CO 81129. Include the case number or party names and payment for estimated fees. The clerk will process your request and mail copies to you.

Note: You can submit a request through the online records request form on the state court website for civil case documents from any Colorado court.

Filing Fees for Conejos County Civil Cases

Filing fees in Conejos County follow the statewide schedule established by Colorado law. District court civil cases cost $235 for a plaintiff to file and $192 for a defendant to respond. County court fees vary by 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 full schedule is available in the JDF 1 fee document from the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Other costs in Conejos County include plain 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 fees are $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 Conejos County clerk about the waiver form. You can also pay fees online through the state's online payments portal for civil cases across Colorado.

Types of Civil Cases in Conejos County

Civil court records in Conejos County cover many types 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 on claims. 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 case type and claim amount determine which court hears it in Conejos County.

Common civil cases filed in Conejos County include:

• Contract disputes and breach of agreement claims
• Personal injury and accident lawsuits
• Debt collection and creditor actions
• Property damage and real estate disputes
• Landlord-tenant and eviction proceedings
• Small claims up to $7,500

All civil case records are stored at the Conejos County courthouse. Contact the clerk if you need help determining which court handles a specific civil case type.

Public Access to Conejos County Records

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 inspect public records. You do not have to be a party to the case or explain why you want the records. The custodian must respond within three business days. Civil case files in Conejos County are usually public unless a judge orders them sealed. Protected information like Social Security numbers and 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 are fully open. You can request any unsealed civil court record from the Conejos County clerk. Call the courthouse at 719-376-5465 if you have questions about access rules or need to confirm that a case is not sealed before you request copies.

Conejos County Cities

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

Nearby Colorado Counties

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