Search Grand County Civil Court Records

Grand County civil court records are open to the public and can be searched by anyone. These records include lawsuits, small claims, contract disputes, debt collection cases, and other civil matters filed in Grand County courts. The Grand County Combined Court is part of the 14th Judicial District and is located in Hot Sulphur Springs at 307 Moffat Avenue. The Clerk of Court maintains all civil case files for the county and processes requests for copies of court documents. You can search Grand County civil court records online through third-party vendors, visit the courthouse in person at 307 Moffat Avenue, or submit a written request by mail or phone to 970-725-3357. This page explains how to find and obtain copies of civil court records from Grand County, Colorado.

Grand County Combined Court Office

The Grand County Combined Court is at 307 Moffat Avenue in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado 80451. This court handles both district and county level civil cases for Grand County. District court takes civil cases with no dollar limit. County court hears claims up to $25,000. Small claims court handles disputes up to $7,500. The Clerk of Court keeps all case files and provides copies to the public. Call 970-725-3357 for information about Grand County civil cases. The court is part of the 14th Judicial District. This district also covers Moffat and Routt counties.

The Grand County Combined Court website is part of the Colorado Judicial Branch system. It lists contact information, hours, and location details for the courthouse. You can also find links to statewide resources like the docket search portal and the Access Guide to Public Records. For specific questions about civil cases in Grand County, call the clerk directly at 970-725-3357 or visit the courthouse in Hot Sulphur Springs.

Filing Fees for Grand County Civil Cases

Filing fees for Grand County civil cases depend on the court level and the amount in dispute. District court cases cost $235 to file for a plaintiff. The defendant pays $192 to answer. County civil fees are based on the claim amount. A claim under $1,000 costs $85. Claims from $1,000 to $14,999 cost $105 to file. Claims from $15,000 to $25,000 cost $135. Small claims are the cheapest option in Grand County. A claim under $500 costs $31. Claims from $500 to $7,500 cost $55. These fees are set by state law and apply to all Colorado courts including Grand County. The JDF 1 fee document lists the current filing fees for civil cases.

Copy fees and other court services in Grand County include:

• Plain 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

If you are a party to your own case, your copy cost is capped at $15. Research and redaction fees run $30 per hour after the first free hour. You can pay court fees online through the state's online payments portal for civil cases in Grand County. Fee waivers may be available for people who cannot afford to pay. Ask the Grand County court clerk about the waiver form before you file your civil case.

Search Grand County Civil Records Online

You can search Grand County civil court records online using CoCourts. This is a commercial search tool created as a project of the Colorado Judicial Branch. It pulls real-time data from the state court database. You can search by name to find civil cases from Grand County. A statewide search costs $10. State courts without Denver cost $5. CoCourts shows the Register of Actions for each case but does not provide copies of actual court documents. For document copies from Grand County civil cases, contact the Clerk of Court in Hot Sulphur Springs.

The Colorado Judicial Branch runs a free docket search portal on its website. This tool lets you look up scheduled court hearings in Grand County. Search by case number or party name. It shows when hearings are set and what motions have been filed. It does not show the full case file. Use CoCourts to find the case number first, then use the docket tool to check the hearing schedule for that Grand County civil case.

For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 307 Moffat Avenue in Hot Sulphur Springs. The Clerk of Court can search civil case records and make copies for you. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $20.00 per document. Name searches cost $5.00. These fees are set by Chief Justice Directive 05-01.

Note: CoCourts search results stay open for 24 hours after you pay and older civil cases may only have five years of data on the site.

Civil Case Types in Grand County

Grand County civil court records cover many types of disputes. Contract cases are common. Debt collection and personal injury claims are filed often. Property disputes and foreclosures go through civil court as well. In Grand County district court, there is no cap on the claim amount. Large contract disputes, insurance claims, and complex cases all end up there. A plaintiff in district court pays $235 to file. County courts handle smaller civil matters with a $25,000 limit. These courts see lots of debt cases and property damage claims in Grand County. Small claims court is the simplest path. It handles disputes up to $7,500 and does not require a lawyer. The case type determines which court hears it and what civil records get created in Grand County.

Grand County civil court records may include these case types:

• Contract disputes and breach of agreement claims
• Personal injury and property damage lawsuits
• Debt collection and creditor actions
• Foreclosure and eviction proceedings
• Protection orders and restraining orders
• Small claims up to $7,500

The type of case determines which court has jurisdiction and where you need to go to search for those civil records in Grand County. District court cases are more complex and take longer. County court cases move faster. Small claims are the quickest to resolve.

Public Access to Grand County Court Records

Grand County civil court records are public under Colorado law. The Colorado Open Records Act, known as CORA, controls access to government records in the state. Under C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1, public records are open for review by any person. This includes civil court records from Grand County. You do not need to be a party to the case. The record custodian must make records available within three business days of a request.

Most Grand County civil case files are fully open. Sealed records are those a judge has ordered closed to the public. Suppressed records are hidden from view entirely. Protected details like Social Security numbers and bank account numbers may be blacked out from public copies. But the rest of the civil court file is open to anyone. You can submit a records request through the online records request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. The court will usually respond within three business days. The Colorado Attorney General's office has more details about CORA and how it applies to Grand County record requests.

Cities in Grand County

Grand County does not have any cities over 25,000 people. The county seat is Hot Sulphur Springs, where the courthouse is located. All civil cases from Grand County are filed at the courthouse in Hot Sulphur Springs.

Nearby Counties

For civil court records in nearby areas, check these counties: