Fremont County, Colorado Court Records
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Fremont County sits within Colorado's 11th Judicial District, and its court records cover a wide range of proceedings—felony criminal cases, civil disputes, family matters, probate estates, and municipal violations. These records are created and maintained by the Fremont Combined Court and several municipal courts operating throughout the county. Knowing where to look and which procedures apply will save you considerable time, whether you're researching a background check, a property dispute, a court judgment, or a personal legal matter.
Start your search at ColoradoCourts.us, which connects users to Colorado's official judicial resources and publicly available case information. The Colorado Judicial Branch also maintains docket search tools, court forms, and case-specific resources that apply directly to cases heard in Fremont County.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Fremont County?
Fremont County court cases are handled primarily by the Fremont Combined Court, which consolidates both the District Court and County Court at a single location. The Colorado Judicial Branch provides a docket search tool that lets the public look up case dockets by party name, case number, and other identifying details. This online tool is the most efficient starting point for researching active or recently resolved cases.
If a case doesn't appear in the online docket system—such as an older closed case, an archived record, or a matter requiring certified copies—you can submit a request directly to the court's clerk's office. The Colorado Judicial Branch also offers a Record/Document Request Form for requesting copies of criminal, civil, family, and other records without visiting the courthouse in person.
Fremont Combined Court
Address: 136 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: (719) 269-0100
Fax: (719) 204-2275
Email: fremontcountyclerk@judicial.state.co.us
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (excluding state holidays)
Note: The Clerk's Office closes daily for lunch from 12:00–12:30 p.m.
When visiting in person, bring the case number, names of the parties, case type, and approximate year of filing to help staff locate the record quickly. Transcript requests can be emailed to FremontRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us using the transcript request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. If you're representing yourself, two on-site coordinators can help you navigate the process:
- Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Cheryl Easter: (719) 204-2219 | cheryl.easter@judicial.state.co.us
- Family Court Facilitator Kirk Garner: (719) 204-2222 | kirk.garner@judicial.state.co.us
Municipal courts in Fremont County handle violations of local ordinances and traffic matters within their respective city limits:
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Canon City Municipal Court | 161 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212 | (719) 276-5601 |
| Florence Municipal Court | 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226 | (719) 784-4848 ext. 225 |
| Rockvale Municipal Court | 510 Railroad Street, Rockvale, CO 81244 | (719) 784-4125 |
| Williamsburg Municipal Court | 1 John Street, Williamsburg, CO 81226 | (719) 784-4511 |
Are Court Records Public in Fremont County?
Court records in Fremont County are generally available to the public under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), which requires government agencies—including the judiciary—to permit public inspection of records in their custody unless a specific statutory exemption applies. CORA is codified under C.R.S. Title 24, Article 72, and it establishes both the right of access and the procedural framework for requesting records.
That said, not every court record is open to public inspection. The following categories are routinely restricted from disclosure:
- Juvenile records: Arrest and criminal records involving minors under age 16 are withheld from public access.
- Sealed or expunged records: Cases sealed by court order or criminal records sealed under C.R.S. 24-72-704 or 24-72-705 are not accessible without a court order. A petition to seal conviction records carries a $224 filing fee; sealing non-conviction records has no fee.
- Medical and mental health records: Documents protected by doctor-patient privilege or mental health statutes are exempt from CORA disclosure.
- Adoption records: Records from adoption proceedings are confidential by statute.
- Records classified as confidential under federal or state law: Any record designated as confidential under other applicable statutes is withheld.
Copies of court records cost $0.25 per single-sided page and $0.50 per double-sided page, with a $15 maximum copy fee for parties to the case. Certified copies carry a $20 certification fee per document. Fax transmissions are charged at $1 per page. Records that require retrieval from archives or extensive staff research may involve a variable search and retrieval fee.
Fremont County Criminal Court Records
The Fremont Combined Court handles criminal cases at two levels. The District Court hears felony charges—including Class 1 through Class 6 felonies and drug felonies at Levels 1 through 4—as well as Class 1 misdemeanors in certain circumstances. The County Court handles lower-level misdemeanors, petty offenses, and ordinance violations within county jurisdiction.
Criminal case dockets can be searched through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search. Records showing charges, hearing dates, judgments, and dispositions are typically available to the public, subject to the restrictions described above. Certified copies of criminal court records can be requested using the online Record/Document Request Form or in person at the courthouse.
For criminal history background checks, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) runs an Internet Criminal History Check System that provides Colorado-only criminal history record information based on name searches. The public can access this system at cbirecordscheck.com, which returns results for convictions recorded in Colorado's criminal justice database.
Arrest records, incident reports, and sheriff's office records are maintained separately by the Fremont County Sheriff's Office. To request them, submit the Request for Criminal Justice Records form in writing to:
Fremont County Sheriff's Office
Address: 100 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: (719) 276-5521
Fax: (719) 276-5593
Records Division Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For incidents that occurred within Cañon City limits, contact the Canon City Police Department Records Division. Forms are available at the Police Department or by reaching out to records@canoncity.org or calling (719) 276-5600, option 1.
Fremont County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Fremont County are divided between the District Court and County Court based on the dollar amount at issue. The District Court handles general civil cases with no monetary cap, while the County Court has jurisdiction over money disputes up to $25,000. Small claims cases—those involving $7,500 or less—are also handled at the County Court level and are designed for parties who want to represent themselves without an attorney.
Civil filing fees (effective January 2025) at the County Court level include:
| Claim Amount | Plaintiff Fee |
|---|---|
| $0 – $999.99 | $95 |
| $1,000 – $14,999.99 | $115 |
| $15,000 – $25,000 | $145 |
Small claims filing fees:
| Claim Amount | Plaintiff Fee |
|---|---|
| $0 – $500 | $31 |
| $500.01 – $7,500 | $55 |
District Court civil cases carry a plaintiff/petitioner filing fee of $265. A jury demand in District Court adds $231 to the filing cost, while a County Court jury demand adds $98. The Colorado Judicial Branch fee schedule, updated under House Bill 2024-1286, is the current authoritative source for all applicable civil fees.
Civil records can be searched through the docket search portal and requested using the Record/Document Request Form. Property records tied to civil matters—such as deeds, liens, and mortgages—are maintained separately by the Fremont County Clerk and Recorder's Recording Division and are searchable through the county's Public Records Self-Service Website.
Fremont County Clerk and Recorder Recording Division
Address: 615 Macon Avenue, Room 102, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: (719) 276-7336
Fax: (719) 276-7338
Email: info@fremontcountyclerkco.gov
Fremont County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Fremont County—divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody (allocation of parental responsibilities), child support, and domestic violence protection orders—are all handled by the District Court division of the Fremont Combined Court at 136 Justice Center Road. If you need help navigating family court procedures, Family Court Facilitator Kirk Garner is available at (719) 204-2222.
Family law filing fees (as of January 2025) include:
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Petition for Divorce, Separation, or Annulment | $260 |
| Petition for Custody (APR) | $252 |
| Petition to Prevent Removal of a Child | $265 |
| Response | $146 |
| Motion to Modify Decree or Final Order | $105 |
| Protection Order (under C.R.S. 13-14-109) | $95 (County Court) |
The complete and current list of fees is maintained on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. If you cannot afford filing fees, you may apply for a waiver using forms available on the fee waiver page.
Marriage records are not held by the court. Certified copies of marriage licenses issued in Fremont County are available from the Fremont County Clerk and Recorder at 615 Macon Avenue, Room 102-103, Cañon City, CO 81212, by phone at (719) 276-7330, or through the county's online public records portal. Divorce records, by contrast, originate with the District Court and can be requested from the Fremont Combined Court or through the online record request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.
Birth and death certificates—often needed as supporting documents in family law proceedings—are issued by the Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment Vital Records Office:
Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment Vital Records
Address: 201 N. 6th Street, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: (719) 276-7452
Same-day service available until 12:45 p.m.
Birth certificates are available to the subject, immediate family members, legal representatives, and others who can demonstrate a direct and tangible interest. Death certificates are restricted until 75 years after the date of death, with access limited to immediate family and those with documented tangible interest. Fees are $20 for the first copy and $13 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Online requests can be submitted through VitalChek—an additional fee applies for that service. Statewide vital records are also available through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Fremont County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Fremont County are heard by the District Court division of the Fremont Combined Court. The court has jurisdiction over decedents' estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and personal injury settlement approvals involving minors or protected persons. Probate proceedings are initiated by filing the appropriate petition with the clerk at 136 Justice Center Road.
Probate filing fees (effective January 2025):
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| First filing for decedent's estate, guardianship/conservatorship, or personal injury settlement | $229 |
| Small estate | $113 |
| Supervised administration (except contested claims) | $198 |
| Petition for allowance or contested claim | $198 |
| Trust registration statement | $198 |
| Petition for trust action | $229 |
| Deposit of will | $18 |
| Demand for notice | $36 |
| Jury demand | $231 |
Probate records are generally public and can be searched through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search tool or requested in writing using the Record/Document Request Form. Mail requests should go to the Fremont Combined Court clerk at 136 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212, and should include the name of the decedent or protected person, the estimated year of filing, and any known case number.
You can also call the courthouse at (719) 269-0100 to confirm what probate records are available and ask about current search fees before submitting a formal request. Historical probate records that predate the court's current digital index may require retrieval from physical archives; coordinate those requests by emailing FremontRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us.