DIVISION

JURISDICTION

FACTS TO KNOW

Civil

Civil suits up to $15,000

Small claims suits up to $7,500

Eviction actions

Name changes

Civil suits can be filed by either an individual or a business.

Parties must represent themselves in small claims cases - lawyers may not be involved.

Criminal

Colorado Revised Statute violations

DUI, DUS, 3rd degree assault and 2nd or 3rd degree burglary are example of misdemeanor violations.

Felony cases including 1st or 2nd degree assault and 1st degree burglary are heard by a Denver County Court judge at the preliminary hearing stage only.

General Sessions/

General Violations

Denver Municipal Ordinance violations

Disturbing the peace, assault, and loitering are examples of general sessions violations.

Building and zoning code violations and dog license violations are examples of general violations.

Juvenile

Denver Municipal Ordinance violations committed by those under age 18

Petty theft, trespass, and curfew violations are examples of juvenile violations.

Parking

Parking violations in the City and County of Denver

Parking referee available to negotiate parking fines

Protective Orders Court

Permanent and temporary civil restraining orders

Denver County Court is one of the few courts in the United States to handle TROs and PROs in a single courtroom dedicated to that purpose.

Traffic

Denver Municipal Ordinance and Colorado Revised statute violations

Failure to stop at a stop sign and no seat belt are examples of traffic infractions.

No operator's license and expired plates are examples of traffic offenses.