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1. If I missed my court date or I want to appear early for a court appearance when should I appear?

For the Municipal Court, add-ons may appear on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. For add-ons in the County or District Court, contact main clerk's office at 720.887.2100. For County civil returns, appear at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

2. What is an arraignment?

An arraignment is a first appearance in court where defendants are advised of their rights and charges.

3. What types of matters are handled at the various Court levels?

Municipal Court

• Traffic matters


• Ordinance violations, including animal and code violations


• Colorado point system

County Court

• Misdemeanors and petty offenses (including DUI's)


• Bail determinations


• Preliminary hearings for felony cases


• Civil cases under $15,000


• Restraining orders/protection orders


• Some traffic offenses


• Domestic violence cases


• Small claims court cases - parties appear before the magistrate


• Controversies under $7,500

District Court

• Civil cases over $15,000


• Felony criminal matters


• Domestic relations - dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, etc


• Probate


• Mental health


• Matters affecting boundaries or title to real property


• Proceedings for issuance of injunctions


• Juvenile matters: child welfare / abuse, dependency, truancy and adoptions

4. What are the types of payments accepted for payment of fines?

The Combined Courts will accept cash, checks, money order, certified funds, and Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Checks should be made payable to the Broomfield Combined Courts. There is a payment drop box located in front of the court building. Please do not put cash in the payment drop box.


Effective March 1, 2008, the Broomfield Combined Courts will accept credit card payments via the internet. This applies only to county and district court cases that have an outstanding balance. A defendant making a payment on a case with an active Failure to Pay warrant will be alerted to make his/her payment in person since payments via the internet cannot be made if a warrant exists.


Find out more about filing fees, surcharges, and costs in Colorado Courts.

5. How do I perform on-line record searches?

Co-Courts is a fee based on-line record search service who has agreed to act as agent for the Colorado Judicial Department to provide access to ICON (Integrated Colorado Online Network) for other vendors. This service will allow you to look at the register of actions, an index to court documents and appearance dates.

A register of actions available on commercial sites include civil, civil water, small claims, domestic, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases. Hard copy of documents from court files can only be obtained by actually visiting the court of record where the records are maintained and obtaining a copy from that court. For more information regarding the on-line service, visit the co-courts website.