Logan County Court Records Search

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    Logan County, Colorado is a northeastern plains county anchored by the city of Sterling. Its court system operates within the 13th Judicial District, with a single Combined Court facility that handles all trial court matters — criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, domestic relations cases, probate filings, and juvenile proceedings. Since everything is consolidated under one roof, finding the right office is fairly straightforward, though access rules and procedures vary depending on the type of record you're looking for.

    If you need court records in Colorado, you have several practical options. In Logan County, those include visiting the courthouse clerk's office in person, submitting written or email requests to the court, and using online tools run by the state judiciary. ColoradoCourts.us can help you get oriented to Colorado's court structure and locate publicly available case information at the state level.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Logan County?

    Online Docket Search

    The Colorado Judicial Branch maintains a free docket search tool where anyone can look up cases by party name, case number, filing date, or case type. Start here — it's the fastest way to check on an active or recently resolved Logan County case without making a trip to the courthouse.

    In-Person at the Logan County Combined Court

    Every trial court record in Logan County — civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile — is housed at the Combined Court in Sterling. The clerk's office can help with file reviews, certified copy requests, and general case questions.

    Logan County Combined Court
    Address: 110 N. Riverview Road, Room 205, Sterling, CO 80751
    Phone: (970) 522-6565, option 7
    Fax: (970) 458-7714
    Email: logan@judicial.state.co.us
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    The Self-Help Center for the 13th Judicial District is also in Sterling and can assist self-represented litigants with procedural questions. Reach the Self-Help Center at (970) 526-3978 or by email at 13SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us.

    Submitting a Records Request

    If the records you need aren't available through the docket search, the Colorado Judicial Branch accepts formal requests through its online Record/Document Request Form. You can submit the form electronically or fax it to the court. Include your full name, contact details, and enough case specifics to help the clerk locate the file. After reviewing your request, a clerk will typically follow up by phone or email to confirm what's available and let you know about any fees.

    Online Court Payments

    Court fines, fees, and restitution can be paid through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment System, which accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards.

    Are Court Records Public in Logan County?

    Colorado courts operate under a general presumption of public access. The key framework is Chief Justice Directive 05-01, the Colorado Judicial Branch's policy on public access to court records. It establishes both the right to inspect records and the limits on that right. Any person — whether or not they live in Colorado — can request access to public court records without needing to explain why.

    That said, certain categories of records are lawfully withheld. Under Directive 05-01, the clerk may restrict access in the following situations:

    • Criminal case files involving charges of sexual assault
    • Cases in which the victim is a child
    • Expunged or sealed criminal records
    • Records sealed by specific statute or court order
    • Information whose disclosure would compromise an ongoing investigation or pending appeal

    When a record has been only partially sealed, the unsealed portions remain publicly accessible. Getting full access to sealed material requires a court order showing good cause. Be prepared to show identification and pay copy fees when picking up records at the clerk's office.

    Logan County Criminal Court Records

    All felony criminal matters in Logan County go through the District Court division of the Combined Court. Misdemeanor, traffic, and petty offense cases are handled by the County Court division. Both sets of records are kept at the courthouse in Sterling.

    Searching Criminal Case Records

    The Colorado Judicial Branch docket search indexes criminal filings and lets you search by defendant name or case number. If you need certified copies of criminal filings — charging documents, pleas, sentencing orders, or disposition records — contact the clerk's office at (970) 522-6565 or submit a Record/Document Request Form.

    Arrest Records and Law Enforcement

    The Logan County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and detention for the county. The Sheriff's Office and Detention Center share the same building complex as the courthouse:

    Logan County Sheriff's Office
    Address: 110 N. Riverview Road, Room 116, Sterling, CO 80751
    Phone: (970) 522-2578
    Fax: (970) 522-7574

    For current inmate information, the Logan County inmate search is updated hourly and includes booking information, charges, and bond details. For questions about civil process, records, or the detention center, call the Sheriff's Office at (970) 522-2578.

    Statewide Criminal History Checks

    The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) operates the Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC), an online tool for name-based background checks against the state's criminal history database. The standard ICHC costs $6.00 per result viewed, and a full Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) report runs $13.00. These searches cover Colorado convictions and pending felony arrests statewide, including Logan County. Sealed or expunged records won't appear in these results.

    Logan County Civil Court Records

    Civil cases in Logan County are divided by the dollar amount in dispute. The County Court division handles claims up to $25,000 — including small claims — while the District Court division takes on larger civil cases, appeals, and complex disputes. Both divisions file records with the Combined Court clerk at 110 N. Riverview Road.

    Filing Fees

    The Colorado Judicial Branch publishes a complete list of court filing fees that applies across all state courts. Key civil filing fees include:

    • District Court civil general cases (plaintiff/petitioner): $265.00
    • County Court civil cases (under $25,000 jurisdictional limit): scaled by claim amount
    • Small claims (up to $7,500): lower-tier filing fee, typically under $100

    For the most current schedule, check the fee list directly on the Colorado Judicial Branch website, since fees are periodically updated by the state legislature.

    Property and Land Records

    Real property records — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded instruments — are maintained by the Logan County Clerk and Recorder, not the Combined Court. The Logan County Clerk and Recorder's online documents portal lets you search recorded documents for free by name, reception number, book/page, or document type. Viewing documents online costs nothing; certified copies can be purchased through the office.

    Logan County Clerk and Recorder
    Address: 315 Main Street, Suite 3, Sterling, CO 80751
    Phone: (970) 522-1544
    Fax: (970) 522-2063
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    The Recorder's office holds a wide range of documents — real estate records, military discharges, and school records (with limited access). Most are available electronically through the portal.

    Logan County Family Court Records

    The District Court division of the Logan County Combined Court handles all domestic relations matters: dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody and parenting time, child support, civil protection orders, and dependency and neglect proceedings. The Combined Court also has a Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator and a Self-Help Center — reachable at (970) 526-3978 — to help people navigating family court procedures without an attorney.

    Divorce Records and Proceedings

    Divorce petitions are filed with the District Court division at the Combined Court in Sterling. If you can't find a case through the docket search, certified copies of dissolution decrees and related case files can be requested from the clerk's office or through the Record/Document Request Form.

    The Colorado Judicial Branch's divorce and separation self-help page offers downloadable forms for both contested and uncontested dissolution cases, covering marriages and civil unions. All forms are free.

    The Colorado State Archives also holds some Logan County divorce records, though not all. Under the State Archives Access Policy, divorce case files less than 100 years old are restricted from general public access — only Decrees of Dissolution of Marriage are available within that period. Divorce records 100 years old or older are fully open to the public. You can check the State Archives divorce records database to confirm whether a specific case is held there before submitting a formal request.

    Marriage Records

    Marriage licenses in Logan County are issued by the Clerk and Recorder at 315 Main Street, Suite 3 in Sterling. Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo identification. Under C.R.S. § 25-2-117, marriage records are restricted to individuals with a direct and tangible interest — this includes the parties to the marriage, their immediate family, and authorized legal representatives.

    The Clerk and Recorder's online documents portal also lets you search official records, including recorded marriage documents. Access the portal, click "Enter Online Document Site," and select "Official Records Search" to query by name or other criteria.

    Birth and Death Records

    Birth and death certificates are vital records governed by C.R.S. § 25-2-117. They are not public records — access is limited to eligible individuals with a direct and tangible interest. In Logan County, these records are issued by the local vital records office:

    Northeast Colorado Health Department – Logan County
    Address: 700 Columbine Street, Sterling, CO 80751
    Phone: (970) 522-3741
    Fax: (970) 522-1412

    You can also order certificates through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment online ordering system. Mail-in requests require a completed application, a copy of valid identification, proof of eligibility, and payment. Send mail-in birth certificate requests to:

    Colorado Vital Records
    P.O. Box 222130, El Paso, TX 79913

    General public access without proof of relationship is only permitted for birth records 100 years or older, death records 75 years or older, and marriage applications 75 years or older.

    Logan County Probate Court Records

    Probate proceedings in Logan County — estate administration, will contests, guardianships, and conservatorships — fall under the District Court division of the Combined Court. All probate records are kept at the courthouse at 110 N. Riverview Road in Sterling.

    Probate records are generally public, subject to the same access framework that covers all Colorado court records. You have three practical ways to locate and request probate documents:

    • Search by decedent name or case number through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search
    • Visit the Combined Court clerk's office in person during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
    • Submit a formal written request using the Record/Document Request Form via email to logan@judicial.state.co.us or by fax to (970) 458-7714

    When requesting probate records, include the decedent's full legal name, an approximate date of death or probate filing, and the case number if you have it. Standard copy fees apply.

    Probate Self-Help Resources

    The Colorado Judicial Branch offers a dedicated probate self-help section on its website with procedural guides and downloadable forms for estate administration, guardianship, and conservatorship petitions. The broader self-help forms library organizes all available court forms by topic at no charge. The 13th Judicial District Self-Help Center in Sterling — reachable at (970) 526-3978 — can also help with procedural questions, though staff cannot provide legal advice.

    For historical probate research involving older Logan County estates, the Colorado State Archives legal records collection may hold relevant materials. The Archives Search database is searchable by name, record type, and time span, so you can check whether a specific historical record exists at the state level before making a formal request.