Find Civil Records in Delta County

Delta County civil court records are held at the Combined Courts in Delta. The courthouse at 501 Palmer Street processes all civil case filings for the county. These records include lawsuits, contract disputes, debt collection cases, property disputes, personal injury claims, and small claims matters. Delta County is part of the 7th 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 keeps all case files and provides access to the public. You can search for civil records online through state tools, request copies by mail, or visit the courthouse in Delta to review files and obtain copies in person.

Delta County Clerk of Court

The Delta County Combined Courts are at 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado 81416. Call the courthouse at 970-874-6240. The Clerk of Court manages all civil case files and handles public record requests. This office processes new filings, makes copies, and answers questions about civil court procedures in Delta County. Office hours vary. Call ahead if you plan to visit in person to make sure staff are available to help. The clerk serves both district and county court civil cases at the same location.

More details are available on the Delta County Court page from the Colorado Judicial Branch. That page lists contact information for court staff and links to state forms and resources. For guidance on requesting 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 Delta 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 Delta County Civil Records

Searching for civil court records in Delta County can be done online, in person, or by mail. 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 Delta 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 show full case details, only hearing dates and basic case status. For older civil records, CoCourts may only have five years of data. Contact the clerk in Delta for earlier case files. They can search archives and retrieve older civil court records from Delta County.

For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 501 Palmer Street in Delta. Ask the clerk to search for a case by name or case number. The clerk can pull the file and make copies on the spot. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $20 per document. A judgment transcript runs $25. You can also send a written request by mail to Delta County Combined Courts, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, CO 81416. 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 also use the online records request form on the state court website for civil case documents from any Colorado court.

Filing Fees for Delta County Civil Cases

Filing fees in Delta County follow the statewide schedule set 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 in the JDF 1 fee document from the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Other costs in Delta 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 Delta County clerk about the waiver form. You can pay fees online through the state's online payments portal for civil cases across Colorado.

Civil Case Types in Delta County

Civil court records in Delta 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 the case in Delta County.

Common civil cases filed in Delta County include:

• Contract disputes and business 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 Delta County courthouse. Contact the clerk if you need help determining which court handles a specific civil case type.

Public Access to Delta 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 view 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 Delta 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 Delta County clerk. Call the courthouse at 970-874-6240 if you have questions about access rules or need to confirm that a case is not sealed before you request copies.

Delta County Cities and Civil Records

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

Nearby Colorado Counties

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