Broomfield County Court Records Search
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Broomfield County is unique in Colorado as a consolidated city and county that operates its own combined court system within the 17th Judicial District. The Broomfield Combined Courts handle district-level felony and civil matters, county court misdemeanor and traffic cases, and municipal violations — all from a single courthouse at 17 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020. Whether you need to look up a pending criminal case, retrieve a civil judgment, obtain divorce paperwork, or review a probate filing, understanding how the county’s courts and clerk offices are organized will save considerable time.
For anyone searching Colorado court records, multiple official resources are available including local clerk offices, public-access terminals at the courthouse, and online databases maintained by the state judiciary. ColoradoCourts.us may help locate publicly available case information across the state’s trial and appellate courts. The Colorado Judicial Branch also provides a dedicated docket-search tool and a record-request portal that cover Broomfield County filings specifically.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Broomfield County?
There are three primary ways to locate a case filed in Broomfield County: online searches, in-person visits to the Clerk’s Office, and written requests by mail or email.
Online Case Search
The Colorado Judicial Branch maintains a docket search tool that lets users look up cases filed in Broomfield Combined Courts. Searches can be filtered by case type, date range, and party name. For more detailed records — including document-level access — users may submit a request through the Record/Document Request Form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Requested documents can be certified or exemplified upon request.
In-Person Visits
The Broomfield Combined Courts Clerk’s Office is located at:
Broomfield Combined Courts — Clerk’s Office
Address: 17 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: (303) 464-5020
Email: BroomfieldRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
Public-access terminals inside the courthouse allow visitors to look up docket information during building hours (7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Staff members can assist with locating case numbers but cannot provide legal advice.
Mail and Email Requests
Written record requests can be sent by mail to the Clerk’s Office at the address above or by email to BroomfieldRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us. Include the full case number, party names, and a description of the documents you need. If you need certified copies, specify that when submitting your request.
Applicable Fees (per Chief Justice Directive 06-01)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copy per page | $0.25 (max $15 for parties/attorneys; no max for non-parties) |
| Certified or exemplified copy | $20 per document |
| Transcript of judgment | $25 |
| Certificate of satisfaction | $20 |
| Name search | $5 |
| Research and redaction | $30 per hour (billed in 15-minute increments after the first hour) |
| Off-site case file retrieval | Actual cost |
Payments can be made at the courthouse or online through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment portal. Fee waivers may be available under CJD 06-01 or C.R.S. § 13-32-104(1)(a) for qualifying individuals.
Are Court Records Public in Broomfield County?
Colorado follows a presumption of public access to court records. The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), codified at C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1 et seq., establishes broad rights to inspect and copy government records, including court filings. Within the judicial branch specifically, Chief Justice Directive 05-01 governs which court records are accessible to the public and which are restricted.
Most case filings — including complaints, motions, orders, judgments, and docket sheets — are available for inspection. However, certain categories of records are confidential and may not be disclosed without a court order:
- Juvenile delinquency and dependency/neglect cases — Sealed by statute; access limited to parties and authorized individuals.
- Adoption records — Confidential under Colorado law; accessible only to parties and by court order.
- Mental health proceedings — Protected from public disclosure.
- Sealed criminal records — Cases that have been sealed pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-72-708 are removed from public databases.
- Domestic-violence victim information — Addresses and identifying details of protected persons in protection-order cases are restricted.
- Sexual-assault victim identities — Not disclosed in public court records.
- Attorney-client privileged material — Excluded when filed under seal.
- Trade secrets and proprietary business information — May be sealed on motion.
- Confidential informant identities — Restricted in criminal matters.
- Personal identifiers — Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and similar data are subject to redaction.
Parties filing documents that contain confidential information must redact personal identifiers before submission or file a separate confidential information sheet. The Clerk’s Office will not perform redaction on behalf of filers. Anyone who believes records have been improperly restricted — or improperly disclosed — may file a motion with the court.
Broomfield County Criminal Court Records
Criminal matters in Broomfield County are heard by the Combined Courts. Felony and drug-offense cases are handled at the district court level, while misdemeanors, petty offenses, DUI/DWAI charges, and traffic violations fall under county court jurisdiction. Municipal code violations are adjudicated through the municipal division.
Searching Criminal Case Records
The Colorado Judicial Branch docket search includes criminal cases filed in Broomfield. Users can search by defendant name, case number, or date range. The results will show the case type, charges, hearing dates, and disposition status for publicly available matters. To request copies of specific documents from a criminal file, submit a request through the Record/Document Request Form or contact the Clerk’s Office directly.
Police Records and Local Background Checks
The Broomfield Police Department Records Unit handles release of police incident reports, accident reports, and body-worn camera footage. A local background check covering Broomfield only requires a full name and date of birth and costs $10. Requests can be made online or in person at the Records Unit:
Broomfield Police Department — Records Unit
Phone: (303) 438-6420
Email: Police-Records@broomfield.org
Accepted payment methods include cash, personal or business checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and credit cards.
Statewide Criminal History Checks
For a broader criminal history search, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) provides two name-based options through its records and background checks page:
- Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC): $6.00 per search — provides a name-based check of Colorado criminal records. Results cannot be notarized.
- Criminal History Record Information (CHRI): $13.00 per search — a more comprehensive name-based check that can be notarized by CBI staff upon request.
Fingerprint-based background checks are processed through the Colorado Applicant Background Service (CABS) with fees ranging from $16.50 to $39.50 depending on whether FBI records are included.
Sealed Criminal Records
Colorado law allows individuals to petition for record sealing under certain circumstances pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-72-708. Once sealed, a case is removed from public court databases and the subject may lawfully deny its existence in most contexts. Sealed records are not accessible through the docket search or at the Clerk’s Office without a court order.
Broomfield County Civil Court Records
Civil disputes in Broomfield County are divided between district court and county court based on the amount in controversy and subject matter. The district court handles cases involving claims over $25,000, real property disputes, and injunctive relief. County court hears civil cases with claims of $25,000 or less and small claims up to $7,500.
Requesting Civil Case Records
Civil case files are maintained by the Broomfield Combined Courts Clerk’s Office at 17 DesCombes Drive. Records can be requested:
- In person during Clerk’s Office hours (7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday).
- By email to BroomfieldRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us with the case number and description of the documents needed.
- Online through the Record/Document Request Form.
Standard copy fees of $0.25 per page apply. Certified copies cost $20 per document.
Small Claims
Small claims cases are filed and heard in the county court division. Filing forms, instructions, and general guidance for self-represented litigants are available through the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page. The Broomfield courthouse also operates a Court Resource Center that provides procedural information (though not legal advice):
Court Resource Center
Phone: (303) 654-3213
Email: 17shrc@judicial.state.co.us
Hours: Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
E-Filing
Non-attorneys may file civil documents electronically through the Colorado Judicial Branch e-filing system. Attorneys use the separate Integrated Colorado Courts E-Filing System (ICCES). All new filings require an appropriate cover sheet.
Property-Related Records
Property records — including deeds, liens, and recorded instruments — are maintained separately by the Broomfield Clerk and Recorder (not the court). These can be searched through the Official Records Search portal or requested using the Broomfield Public Records Request form. The Broomfield County Assessor also provides a Property Search tool for tax-assessment and ownership data.
Broomfield County Family Court Records
Family law matters — including divorce, legal separation, child custody (known in Colorado as “allocation of parental responsibilities”), child support, paternity, and protection orders — are heard by the district court division of Broomfield Combined Courts.
Divorce and Legal Separation
Divorce (dissolution of marriage) and legal separation petitions are filed with the Clerk’s Office. Colorado is a no-fault state, so the only ground required is that the marriage is irreparably broken. When minor children are involved, the court requires both parties to complete an approved parenting class before final orders will be entered. A list of parenting-class providers can be obtained from the Clerk’s Office or the Court Resource Center.
Self-represented parties can access forms and step-by-step instructions through the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help resources page. Divorce case records are maintained by the district court clerk. In-person, mail, and email requests follow the same procedures and fee schedule as other court record requests.
It is worth noting that under C.R.S. § 25-2-117, certified copies of a divorce certificate (the vital-records document as distinct from the court decree) are restricted to the parties, their immediate family, or legal representatives.
Protection Orders
Broomfield Combined Courts processes protection-order paperwork daily, with a filing deadline of 10:30 a.m. for same-day hearings. Temporary and permanent civil protection orders — covering domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and other situations — are filed through the Clerk’s Office. The Colorado Judicial Branch provides protection-order information and forms online.
Adoption Records
Adoption files are confidential under Colorado statute. Only parties to the proceeding, the adopted person (upon reaching age 18), and individuals with a court order may access adoption records.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses in Broomfield County are issued not by the courts but by the Broomfield City and County Clerk and Recorder at:
George Di Ciero City and County Building
Address: 1 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: (303) 464-5109
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (by appointment)
Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo identification showing date of birth. Acceptable forms of ID include a state driver’s license or ID card, birth certificate, passport, military ID, alien registration card, or naturalization certificate. If one applicant cannot attend, the present applicant must submit a notarized absentee affidavit. Applicants without a Social Security number must complete an Affidavit of No SSN.
| Marriage License Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Marriage license | $30 (cash, check, or card) |
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | $1.25 each |
Previously divorced applicants must provide the dissolution date, location, court type, and former spouse’s name.
Birth and Death Certificates
Vital records are managed by the Broomfield Department of Public Health and Environment, not the courts, but they are frequently relevant to family court proceedings. The Vital Records Office is located at:
Broomfield Vital Records Office
Address: 100 Spader Way, 2nd Floor, Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: (720) 887-3127
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (walk-in, first come first served)
As of January 1, 2026, fees are $25 for the first certified copy of a birth or death certificate and $20 for each additional copy within the same order. Payment is accepted in cash or by credit card. Mail requests require a legible copy of the applicant’s photo ID, a completed application, and payment sent to the above address. Applications can also be submitted through VitalChek by phone at (866) 687-1463, though an additional processing fee applies.
Broomfield County Probate Court Records
Probate cases in Broomfield County — including decedent estates, wills, trusts, conservatorships, and guardianships — are heard by the district court division and administered through the Clerk’s Office.
What Probate Records Include
A typical probate case file may contain the original will, petition for appointment of personal representative, letters testamentary or letters of administration, inventory and appraisal of assets, accountings, claims of creditors, distribution orders, and final settlement documents. Guardianship and conservatorship files include the petition, court investigator’s report, letters of guardianship or conservatorship, and annual reports.
Searching Probate Records
Probate cases can be looked up through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search by selecting the appropriate case type. The search results display case status, parties, and scheduled hearing dates.
Requesting Copies
To obtain copies of probate documents:
- In person: Visit the Clerk’s Office at 17 DesCombes Drive during business hours. Bring the case number or decedent’s name to help staff locate the file.
- By email: Send a request to BroomfieldRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us with the case number, decedent’s name, and a description of the documents you need.
- Online: Submit a request via the Record/Document Request Form.
Fees follow the same schedule: $0.25 per page for standard copies and $20 per document for certified copies. Certified copies of letters testamentary or letters of administration are typically required by financial institutions and title companies to transfer assets.
Self-Help Resources
Individuals handling an estate without an attorney can find probate-specific forms and instructions on the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page. The Court Resource Center at the Broomfield courthouse (Phone: (303) 654-3213) can provide procedural guidance on filing requirements, though staff cannot offer legal advice. Additional support is available through Self-Help Colorado and Colorado Legal Services.
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Guardianship petitions for incapacitated adults and conservatorship petitions for protected persons are filed in the district court. Colorado law requires the court to appoint a court visitor or investigator to assess the respondent’s circumstances before a guardian or conservator can be appointed. Annual reporting by the guardian or conservator is mandatory. These records are generally public, though the court may restrict access to medical evaluations, financial accountings, or other sensitive documents on motion of a party or on its own initiative.