Pueblo County Court Records

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    Pueblo County sits in south-central Colorado, with the city of Pueblo as the county seat. Its judicial system runs through a combined court facility housing both the District Court and the County Court, plus a separate Municipal Court that handles city ordinance matters. Court records document every stage of a case — from initial filing through final judgment — and stand as the official account of legal proceedings in the county.

    If you're searching for Colorado court records, you can start at the clerk's office at the relevant courthouse, use public-access terminals on-site, or submit requests through the Colorado Judicial Branch's online tools. ColoradoCourts.us can help you identify publicly available case information and connect you to the right state judicial resources.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Pueblo County?

    Pueblo County's District Court and County Court both operate from a single facility — the Dennis Maes Judicial Building, also known as the Pueblo Combined Court. The Pueblo Municipal Court is at a separate city location. Here are the primary court locations and contact details.

    Pueblo Combined Court (District Court and County Court)
    Address: 501 N. Elizabeth Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
    Phone: (719) 404-8700
    Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
    Customer Service Window: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
    Records Department: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
    Email: 10JDRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us
    Self-Help Center: (719) 404-8752 (Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)

    Pueblo Municipal Court
    Address: 200 S. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
    Phone: (719) 562-3810
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Email: municipalcourt@pueblo.us

    There are several ways to look up a case:

    1. In person. Visit the Pueblo Combined Court Records Department during business hours. Staff can locate records using a party's name, case number, or other identifying details.
    2. Online records request. Complete the Colorado Judicial Branch's Record/Document Request Form. Once submitted, the applicable court will contact you about your request and any fees owed.
    3. Docket search. Use the Pueblo County Docket Search to view case-level docket information online. You can filter results by case number, party name, attorney name, or court location.
    4. Phone or email. Call the Records Department at (719) 404-8700 or email 10JDRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us with your request details.
    5. Third-party vendors. The Colorado Judicial Branch authorizes limited online record searches through commercial providers such as LexisNexis Colorado Courts and Background Information Services. These platforms display real-time register-of-actions data but don't provide document copies.

    Fees for court record requests are set by Chief Justice Directive 06-01:

    ServiceCost
    Copy per page$0.25
    Certified or exemplified copy (per document)$20.00
    Name search$5.00
    Off-site case file retrievalActual cost
    Research/redaction (after first hour, in 15-min increments)$30.00/hour
    Transcript of judgment$25.00
    Certificate of satisfaction$20.00

    Parties to their own case, and their attorneys, pay a maximum of $15.00 for copies regardless of page count. The Clerk's Office accepts cash, personal or certified check, money order, or credit card (a 2.5% convenience fee with a $2.00 minimum applies to credit card transactions).

    Are Court Records Public in Pueblo County?

    Most Pueblo County court records are open to public inspection. The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), codified at Colorado Revised Statutes 24-72-201 et seq., establishes a broad presumption of public access to government records. For court records specifically, access is shaped by Chief Justice Directive 05-01 and the Supreme Court Rule on Public Access to Information and Records (P.A.I.R.R.), which allow any person to inspect records at reasonable times.

    That said, several categories of records are restricted or fully confidential:

    • Juvenile records — covered by the Children's Code (C.R.S. 19-1-301 et seq.) and CJD 05-01
    • Sealed and expunged records — accessible only by court order
    • Records made confidential by statute, court order, or federal law
    • Attorney-client privileged materials
    • Personally identifying information — Social Security numbers and similar data must be redacted by the filing party before submission
    • Certain probate files — some probate records carry restricted access under Colorado law
    • Records of ongoing investigations

    The Criminal Justice Records Act (C.R.S. 24-72-301 et seq.) separately addresses criminal court records. Under C.R.S. 24-72-305, a custodian may deny inspection if disclosure is prohibited by law, a Supreme Court rule, an existing court order, or if it would be contrary to the public interest. Anyone denied access may seek judicial review.

    Custodians at the Pueblo Combined Court may also apply reasonable local policies to protect records and prevent interference with court operations. If a record has been restricted and you believe you're entitled to access, you can file a motion with the court requesting it.

    Pueblo County Criminal Court Records

    Felonies and appeals are handled by the District Court; misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and preliminary hearings on felony complaints go to the County Court. Both operate out of the Pueblo Combined Court at 501 N. Elizabeth Street.

    Searching criminal court records. Criminal case dockets are viewable online through the Pueblo County Docket Search. For document copies — complaints, plea agreements, sentencing orders, registers of action — submit a request through the Colorado Judicial Branch's Record/Document Request Form or stop by the Records Department in person. The standard copy fee is $0.25 per page; certified copies cost $20.00 per document.

    Criminal background checks through the Sheriff's Office. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office maintains criminal justice records and processes background check requests. Complete the Criminal Justice Records Request form, sign the pecuniary-gain statement required by C.R.S. 24-72-305.5, and submit in person, by mail, or by fax.

    Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
    Attn: Records
    Address: 909 Court Street, Pueblo, CO 81003

    Pueblo West Substation
    Address: 320 East Joe Martinez, Pueblo West, CO 81007

    The Sheriff's fee is $5.00, which covers the search, retrieval, and the first 10 pages. Additional pages cost $0.25 each.

    Pueblo Police Department. Local background checks limited to Pueblo city jurisdiction are available through the Pueblo Police Department Records Section for $10.00 with a valid ID.

    Statewide criminal history. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation handles statewide and FBI background checks. You can submit requests through the CBI website; payment must be by money order or certified funds.

    Pueblo Municipal Court. The Municipal Court at 200 S. Main Street handles city ordinance violations and certain traffic matters. Its daily docket is viewable online, and case searches can be run through the court's online payment and search portal. Reach the Municipal Court at (719) 562-3810.

    Pueblo County Civil Court Records

    Civil jurisdiction in Pueblo County is divided between the two courts at the Combined Court building. The County Court hears civil disputes involving amounts under $25,000, including small claims and forcible entry and detainer (eviction) cases. The District Court has general civil jurisdiction for cases of any dollar amount and also hears appeals from the County Court.

    Obtaining civil court records. The process works the same way as for other court records:

    1. In person: Visit the Records Department at the Pueblo Combined Court, 501 N. Elizabeth Street, during business hours (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday).
    2. Online: Submit a request through the Record/Document Request Form, or view docket entries through the Pueblo County Docket Search, which displays registers of action for civil, small claims, and other case types.
    3. By phone or email: Call (719) 404-8700 or email 10JDRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us.

    Copy fees follow CJD 06-01: $0.25 per page for copies, $5.00 for a name search, and $20.00 for certified copies per document. Parties to their own case pay a maximum of $15.00 for copies.

    Forms. Civil case forms — including those for small claims filings and eviction proceedings — are available through the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Pueblo County-specific information and local court rules can be found on the Pueblo County trial court page.

    Property records. For deeds, plat maps, liens, mining claims, and other property-related documents, the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder maintains a Records Public Access portal for online searches. The Clerk and Recorder's office is at 215 W. 10th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003, Phone: (719) 583-6507 Property assessment records are available separately through the Pueblo County Assessor's Property Search portal at the same courthouse address, Phone: (719) 583-6597

    Pueblo County Family Court Records

    Family law matters — referred to as domestic relations cases in Colorado — go through the Pueblo County District Court. The Domestic Relations Division hears divorce (dissolution of marriage), legal separation, allocation of parental responsibilities (custody), child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and protection orders covering domestic violence, stalking, and dating violence.

    Accessing family court records. Many domestic relations records contain sensitive personal information and may be subject to restricted access under Colorado law. Requesters are typically required to show a valid government-issued photo ID. Non-confidential records can be obtained in person at the Records Department, by phone or email, or through the Record/Document Request Form.

    Divorce records. Dissolution of marriage decrees and related filings are held by the Clerk of the District Court at the Pueblo Combined Court. Request them in person, by phone at (719) 404-8700, by email at 10JDRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us, or online through the record request form. Standard copy and certification fees apply.

    Marriage licenses and certificates. Marriage records are maintained by the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder — not the court system. A marriage license costs $30.00 (cash or card only; no checks). Applications are accepted as walk-ins during recording department hours (8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday); arrive by 4:00 p.m. for same-day processing. Both parties must appear in person with valid government-issued identification. The Clerk and Recorder's office is located at:

    Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder
    Address: 215 W. 10th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
    Phone: (719) 583-6507
    Fax: (719) 583-4894

    Marriage license information and an online absentee affidavit are available on the Pueblo County website. Certified copies of a recorded marriage license cost $1.25.

    Birth and death certificates. These vital records are not subject to CORA and are not public. They are maintained by the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records Office, and are only available to eligible individuals with proper identification and proof of relationship. The office holds records for events occurring anywhere in Colorado from 1897 to the present.

    Pueblo Vital Records Office
    Address: 101 W. 9th Street, 1st Floor, Pueblo, CO 81003
    Phone: (719) 583-4555
    Email: vitalrecords@pueblocounty.us
    Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m.)

    CertificateFirst CopyAdditional Copies (same record, same order)
    Birth certificate$25.00$20.00
    Death certificate$25.00$20.00

    Payment is accepted by Visa, Mastercard, cash, check, or money order. Use the Birth Certificate Request Form or the Death Certificate Request Form when submitting a request. You can also order online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com (additional service fees apply). A list of acceptable identification is published by the Vital Records Office.

    Pueblo County Probate Court Records

    The Pueblo County District Court handles all probate matters. The probate division oversees the administration of decedents' estates (both testate and intestate), admission of wills, appointment of personal representatives, special administration, determination of heirs, guardianships and conservatorships for adults and minors, trust registration and administration, adoption cases, wrongful death actions, and minor settlement cases. District Court judicial officers also perform wedding ceremonies upon appointment and coordinate marriage licensing with the Clerk and Recorder.

    Guardianships and conservatorships. To be appointed as a guardian, a person must be at least 21 years old; the same age requirement applies to conservators. A guardian manages the welfare of a minor or incapacitated person; a conservator manages that person's estate. The respondent must reside or be located in Pueblo County for the court to have jurisdiction. Detailed information and forms are available through the Guardian and Conservator resources on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Pueblo County also runs a Court Visitor Program for protective proceedings — interested applicants can get a Court Visitor Application and a background check release form from the court.

    Wills and estates. Wills may be lodged with the court after a testator's death under C.R.S. 15-11-516. Estate and trust forms are accessible through the Colorado Judicial Branch's Trusts, Estates and Wills page.

    Requesting probate records. Some probate records carry restricted access under Colorado law, and you may need to show proper identification and demonstrate eligibility before viewing them. Eligible individuals can request records in person at the Pueblo Combined Court Records Department or submit a request online through the Record/Document Request Form. Standard fees apply: $0.25 per page for copies, $20.00 for certified copies per document, and $5.00 for a name search. For specific questions about probate file access, contact the Records Department at (719) 404-8700 or 10JDRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us.