The court records of Pueblo County, Colorado, are maintained by the district court clerk's office and are accessible through online tools, official court portals, and directly at the clerk's office. PuebloCourt.us will help you find publicly available information about the court records of this county. Additionally, you can use the Colorado Judicial Branch records search portal, submit a request through the online document request form, or visit the court clerk's office in person.
Pueblo Court System Overview
Pueblo County is part of the 10th Judicial District of Colorado. This district serves exclusively Pueblo County. In Colorado, district and magistrate courts are combined into a single "combined court," where district judges handle serious criminal cases, complex civil lawsuits, and appeals, while magistrate judges handle less serious cases, small claims, and traffic violations.
The courthouse is located at:
Eviction cases (FED) are heard every Monday and Thursday at 8:30 AM. Detailed information about the court can be found on the Pueblo County page on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.
Courts Serving Pueblo
Residents of Pueblo County are served by several courts of different levels of jurisdiction.
State Combined Court (District and County Court)
Federal District Court
Pueblo County falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The main courthouse is located in Denver:
Federal Bankruptcy Court
Bankruptcy cases for residents of the county are handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado at the same address in Denver.
Pueblo Municipal Court
The Pueblo Municipal Court handles violations of city ordinances, including minor disorderly conduct and parking fines. Contact the city administration directly for address and office hours.
What Types of Cases Pueblo Courts Hear
Pueblo County courts hear a wide range of cases. Here are the main categories:
- Serious criminal offenses (felonies)
- Less serious crimes (misdemeanors) and infractions
- Civil lawsuits — from minor to complex
- Small claims
- Family law: divorce, custody, alimony
- Probate cases, guardianship, conservatorship
- Juvenile and child protection cases
- Adoption
- Traffic violations and DUI
A detailed breakdown by court divisions is described below.
District Court Cases in Pueblo
The District Court in Pueblo is a court of general jurisdiction. Serious criminal cases are transferred here after a preliminary hearing in the magistrate court, civil lawsuits exceeding the magistrate jurisdiction limit, as well as appeals from magistrate judge decisions. District judges also handle post-conviction proceedings — motions to review a sentence or seal criminal records.
Cases are assigned to judges through an internal assignment system. A criminal case typically begins with an arrest or indictment, goes through a preliminary hearing in the magistrate court, and then is transferred to the district court for further substantive consideration.
Magistrate Court Cases in Pueblo
The magistrate division of Pueblo Combined Court handles the bulk of daily cases. These include less serious crimes (misdemeanors), infractions, preliminary hearings in serious crime cases (felony preliminary hearings), and civil lawsuits up to $25,000. Small claims in Colorado are limited to $7,500.
Additionally, magistrate judges handle traffic violations, DUI hearings, and evictions (FED). Due to the significant case volume in Pueblo, magistrate judges often specialize in specific categories — for example, one judge may primarily handle traffic cases, another — civil cases.
Family Law, Probate, and Juvenile Matters in Pueblo
Family Law
Cases involving divorce and separation, child custody, alimony, paternity establishment, and protective orders are heard in Pueblo Combined Court. Magistrate judges usually conduct initial hearings, but complex disputes may be transferred to a district judge. To obtain a marriage license, contact the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder's Office, located in the district court building at 215 W. 10th Street. Historical divorce records can be searched through the Colorado State Archives.
Probate Cases
Probate proceedings — estate administration, appointment of guardians and conservators, trust issues — are handled by the district court. Applications must be submitted to the Pueblo Combined Court clerk's office.
Juvenile Cases
Cases under the Juvenile Corrections Act and Child Protective Act are handled separately, and records are confidential. Access to juvenile case materials is restricted by Colorado state law.
How Cases Move Through the Pueblo Court System
- Initiation of the case. A criminal case begins with a complaint or indictment; a civil case — with the filing of a lawsuit or petition with the court clerk's office.
- Assignment of a judge. The clerk's office assigns the case to judges according to category and internal rules.
- First hearing. In criminal cases, this is an arraignment (announcement of charges and determination of bail). In civil cases — a planning conference.
- Pre-trial phase. Parties exchange evidence (discovery), file motions. In criminal cases, plea negotiations are possible.
- Trial or resolution. The case concludes with a verdict, settlement agreement, default judgment, or plea.
- Post-decision. The convicted person is sentenced. Parties may appeal. In civil cases, enforcement of the decision is possible.
Court Administration, Local Rules, and Public Access in Pueblo
The courts of the 10th Judicial District are administered by the administrative district judge and the trial court administrator. Local court rules for this district are available on the Pueblo County page on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.
According to the Colorado Judicial Department Access Guide, most court records are public. However, a judge may restrict access to certain files or parts thereof. Records can be searched by name or case number through the public records portal, which uses third-party data providers (for a fee). Sealed records do not appear in public databases.
Hearings can be attended in person at the courthouse. The Colorado Judicial Branch also provides a list of virtual courtrooms for remote participation. Check with the clerk's office if this option is available for a specific case.
Court Records and Related Court Resources in Pueblo
- Docket Search. Use the Docket Search tool to find hearing schedules and case progress in Pueblo County. At least one filter, besides the date, is required.
- Court Records Search. Through the Courts Records Search, you can find records by name or case number. Some services are fee-based.
- Court Document Request. Submit an online request form to obtain copies of court documents. The clerk's office may restrict access to certain files.
- Criminal History Check. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the central repository for arrest records in the state. A check can be ordered through the criminal history check portal.
- Inmate Lookup. The Inmate Lookup on the Pueblo County Sheriff's website allows you to check if a person is in custody.
- Wanted Person Search. The Wanted Person Search is the Pueblo County Sheriff's wanted persons database.
- Sealing Records. If you are interested in the possibility of hiding a criminal record from public access, review the Seal My Case instructions on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.
- Vital Records. Birth, death certificates, and marriage or divorce confirmations can be ordered through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. General information about vital records is available on the Vital Records page.
- Division of Criminal Justice. The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice publishes crime statistics and provides resources for crime victims.
- Self-Help Resources. Forms for divorce, protective orders, and other cases are available on the self-help page of the Colorado Judicial Branch.
For a comprehensive search of public information about Pueblo County court records, also use PuebloCourt.us.