If you’re involved in a legal matter in Colorado—as a defendant, juror or party to a civil case—it’s important to know how to access your court information, fulfill jury duty, pay fines and attend virtual hearings. The Colorado Judicial Branch has several online tools to help you with these areas. Our law offices are located in Colorado Springs, so a lot of the resources below are specific to El Paso County and Colorado’s Fourth Judicial District. However, some of the links are for statewide resources that you can use to look up information about every Colorado County, and the specifics of your case.
Find Your Court Date and Location
To find your upcoming court date and courthouse, use the Colorado Judicial Branch’s Docket Search tool:
- Go to Docket Search: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets
- Enter Required Information: Enter at least one filter in addition to the date, such as:
- Judicial District
- County
- Courthouse
- Court Type
- Division
- Case Number
- Party Name
- Attorney Name
- Review Results: After you submit your search, you’ll get a list of dockets that match your criteria, including date, time, and location of the hearing.
Note: Make sure you have specific information about your case to narrow down your search.
Jury Duty Information
If you’ve received a jury summons in Colorado, here’s what to do:
- Understand Your Summons: Jury summons are generated from driver’s license records, the Department of Revenue, and voter registration lists. Make sure your information is up to date with these agencies so you get summoned correctly.
- Confirm Your Service: After 5:00 p.m. the business day before your reporting date, check the reporting information:
- Online: Colorado Judicial Branch’s Jury Information page.
- Phone: Call the number on your summons to see if you need to report.
- Prepare for Service:
- Fill out and sign the juror questionnaire on the back of your summons.
- Bring the entire summons with you when you report.
- Arrange for childcare in advance as children are not allowed during jury service.
For more information, go to Jury Summons Information page.
Pay Court Fines and Fees
To pay court-ordered fines and fees in Colorado, you have several options:
- Online Payment: Go to Payment Portal: https://www.its.courts.state.co.us/cjop.
- Choose Your County: Select your county.
- Search for Your Case: Enter your case number, ticket number or name.
- Pay Now: Follow the prompts to pay securely.
- In Person:
- Visit the Collections Office: Go to the collections office in your county.
- Payment Options: Credit/debit cards (except American Express), cash, check or money order payable to Clerk of Court.
- By Phone:
- Call Collections Department: For example, in El Paso County, call (719) 452-5093 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Every Colorado County will have different contact information.
- By Mail:
- Send Payment: Mail a check or money order payable to Clerk of Court with your name and case number—separate payments for separate cases.
For county-specific payment information, go to Collections & Payments page.
Join Webex Virtual Courtrooms
Many Colorado courts offer virtual hearings via Webex. To join a virtual courtroom:
- Get Approval: Make sure you have prior approval from the court to appear virtually.
- Find Your Virtual Courtroom:
- Go to Virtual Courtrooms: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/webex-virtual-courtrooms
- Choose Your County: Select your county to find the virtual courtroom link.
- Join the Hearing:
- Webex App: Enter the meeting number/access code provided by the court.
- By Phone: 720-650-7664 and enter the meeting number/access code.
Note: Do not try to join a virtual courtroom without prior approval as access may be restricted.
More Resources
- Self-Help Resources: Court forms, rules, and procedures at Self-Help Resources.
- Contact Information: For specific questions, contact your local courthouse. For example, El Paso County residents call 719-452-5000 or email 04SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us.
By using these resources, you can manage your court responsibilities in the Colorado Judicial System. If you have specific questions about your case, feel free to contact the Colorado Springs defense attorneys at 719-227-0022.