Fremont County Court Records Search
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Fremont County, Colorado sits within the 11th Judicial District, and its court records encompass a broad range of legal proceedings — from felony criminal cases and civil disputes to 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. Whether you are conducting a background check, tracing a legal matter, researching a property dispute, or verifying a court judgment, knowing where to look and what procedures apply will save considerable time.
Records seekers can begin their search through 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 operations at a single location. The Colorado Judicial Branch provides a docket search tool that allows the public to look up case dockets by party name, case number, and other identifying criteria. This online tool is the most efficient starting point for researching active or recently resolved cases.
For cases not appearing in the online docket system — including older closed cases, archived records, or cases requiring certified copies — requests can be submitted directly to the court’s clerk’s office. The Colorado Judicial Branch also provides a Record/Document Request Form that can be used to request copies of records for criminal, civil, family, and other case types 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.
In-person requests should include the case number, names of the parties, case type, and approximate year of filing to ensure an accurate search. Transcript requests can be emailed directly to FremontRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us using the transcript request form available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Self-represented litigants navigating the system can contact the on-site coordinator:
- 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. The courts currently operating in the county include:
| 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.
Not all court records are 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 that have been 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, while sealing non-conviction records has no fee.
- Medical and mental health records: Documents protected by the 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 are available for $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/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 some circumstances. The County Court handles lower-level misdemeanors, petty offenses, and ordinance violations that fall within county jurisdiction.
Criminal case dockets can be searched through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search. Court records showing charges, hearing dates, judgments, and disposition 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) operates an Internet Criminal History Check System that provides Colorado-only criminal history record information (CHRI) based on name searches. This system is accessible to the public at cbirecordscheck.com and 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. Requests must be submitted in writing using the Request for Criminal Justice Records form and delivered 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.
The Records Division at the Canon City Police Department handles requests for incidents that occurred within the city limits. Forms are available at the Police Department or by contacting records@canoncity.org or calling (719) 276-5600, option 1.
Fremont County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Fremont County are split between the District Court and County Court based on the dollar amount in controversy. The District Court handles general civil cases with no monetary limit, while the County Court has jurisdiction over civil money disputes up to $25,000. Small claims cases — those involving amounts up to $7,500 — are also handled at the County Court level and are designed for parties who wish 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 (money and general civil matters) 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, provides the current authoritative list of all applicable civil fees.
Civil records can be searched through the docket search portal and requested using the Record/Document Request Form. Property records related to civil matters — such as deeds, liens, and mortgages — are maintained separately by the Fremont County Clerk and Recorder’s Recording Division and can be accessed 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 — including divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody (allocation of parental responsibilities), child support, and domestic violence protection orders — are handled by the District Court division of the Fremont Combined Court at 136 Justice Center Road. The court’s Family Court Facilitator, Kirk Garner, is available to assist parties with case management and coordination 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. Parties who cannot afford filing fees may apply for a fee 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 via the online record request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.
Birth and death certificates, which are frequently 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 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 together. 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 court records and can be searched through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search tool or requested in writing using the Record/Document Request Form. Requests made by mail should be directed to the Fremont Combined Court clerk at 136 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212, and should include sufficient identifying information: the name of the decedent or protected person, estimated year of filing, and any known case number.
Callers may also contact the courthouse at (719) 269-0100 to confirm what probate records are available and to ask about current search fees before submitting a formal request. Historical probate records predating the court’s current digital index may require retrieval from physical archives; research requests of that nature can be coordinated by emailing FremontRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us.