Legal Resources in Boulder County
Visit the website for the 20th Judicial Court / Boulder County here.
Colorado Courts and Courthouse Information
The Colorado Judicial Branch provides a statewide resource to help residents find the appropriate courthouse and understand the type of court that may handle their matter.
Find Your Court
Search by your city or county to locate the appropriate courthouse. The official directory also includes a link to each Colorado county court, including the Boulder County Court, along with county-specific court and jury-service information.
Understanding Colorado Trial Courts
County Courts
County courts generally handle civil cases involving less than $25,000, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, small claims, protection orders, and initial felony complaints that may later move to district court.
District Courts
District courts hear civil cases of any amount, as well as domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, probate, and mental-health matters.
Water Courts
Colorado’s water courts have authority over water-rights cases, including the use, administration, and determination of water rights. Colorado has seven water courts, serving the state’s major river basins.
Appeals
Most appeals from district-court decisions are heard by the Colorado Court of Appeals. The Colorado Supreme Court is the highest court in the state and reviews select appeals from the Court of Appeals and, in limited circumstances, lower courts.
