Gunnison County Civil Court Records

Gunnison County civil court records are public and available for anyone to search. These records include lawsuits, small claims, contract disputes, debt collection, personal injury cases, and other civil matters filed in Gunnison County courts. The Gunnison County Combined Court is part of the 7th Judicial District and is located in the city of Gunnison at 200 E. Virginia Avenue. The Clerk of Court maintains all civil case files for Gunnison County and handles requests for copies of court documents. You can search Gunnison County civil court records online through third-party vendors, visit the courthouse in person, or submit a written request by mail or phone. Call 970-641-3500 to reach the clerk. This page explains how to find and obtain copies of civil court records from Gunnison County.

Gunnison County Court Location

The Gunnison County Combined Court is at 200 E. Virginia Avenue in Gunnison, Colorado 81230. This court handles all civil filings for the 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 stores original case files and provides copies to the public. Call 970-641-3500 during business hours to reach the clerk. The court is part of the 7th Judicial District.

The Gunnison County Combined Court website is part of the Colorado Judicial Branch system. It provides contact information and hours for the courthouse. You can also find links to statewide resources like the docket search portal and the Access Guide to Public Records. For questions about Gunnison County civil cases, call the clerk directly at 970-641-3500 or visit the courthouse at 200 E. Virginia Avenue in Gunnison.

The 7th Judicial District covers Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. All these counties share the same district court judges. But each county has its own Clerk of Court who keeps civil case files. If you need records from Gunnison County, you must contact the Gunnison County clerk at the courthouse in Gunnison.

Search Civil Records in Gunnison County

Online access to Gunnison County civil court records comes through 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 Gunnison 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 Gunnison County civil cases, contact the Clerk of Court in Gunnison at 970-641-3500.

The Colorado Judicial Branch also runs a free docket search portal on its website. This tool lets you look up scheduled court hearings in Gunnison County by case number or party name. It shows when hearings are set and what motions have been filed in civil cases. 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 civil case in Gunnison County.

For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 200 E. Virginia Avenue in Gunnison. 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. A transcript of judgment costs $25.00. These fees are set by Chief Justice Directive 05-01, which applies to all Colorado courts including Gunnison County.

Gunnison County Filing Fees and Forms

Filing fees for Gunnison 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 Gunnison County. A claim under $500 costs $31 to file. Claims from $500 to $7,500 cost $55. The JDF 1 fee document lists all filing fees for civil cases in Colorado courts, including Gunnison County. Fees can change, so check the current schedule before you file.

The Colorado Judicial Branch provides forms for civil cases on its website. You can find standard forms for civil actions, small claims, and other case types. Forms are listed in the records request form section of the site. Some forms are specific to the type of case you want to file. The clerk at the Gunnison County courthouse can also help you find the right forms. Fill out the forms carefully. Mistakes or missing information can delay your filing.

You can pay court fees online through the state's online payments portal for civil cases in Gunnison County. Fee waivers may be available for people who cannot afford to pay. Ask the Gunnison County court clerk about the waiver form before you file your civil case.

Note: If you are a party to your own case, your copy cost is capped at $15 under Chief Justice Directive 06-01.

Types of Civil Cases

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

Gunnison County civil court records may include:

• 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 case type determines which court hears it and what civil records get created in Gunnison County. District court files tend to be larger because the cases are more involved and take more time to resolve.

Public Access to Court Records

Gunnison 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 Gunnison County. You do not need to give a reason. 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. The Colorado Attorney General's office has more details about CORA.

Most Gunnison 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, bank account numbers, and information about minor children 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.

Cities in Gunnison County

Gunnison County does not have any cities over 25,000 people. The county seat is the city of Gunnison, where the courthouse is located. All civil cases from Gunnison County are filed at the courthouse at 200 E. Virginia Avenue in Gunnison.

Nearby Counties

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