The Denver Probate Court, sometimes referred to as the 24th Judicial District, encompasses all of the City and County of Denver.
 
The Colorado Constitution Article VI § 9(3) created the Denver Probate Court and defines its jurisdiction. The Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over "all matters of probate, settlements of estates of deceased persons, appointment of guardians, conservators and administrators, and settlement of their accounts, the adjudication of the mentally ill, and such other jurisdiction as may be provided by law."

Announcements

• GOV. HICKENLOOPER APPOINTS ELIZABETH LEITH AS NEW PROBATE JUDGE                                                   
  
  Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Wednesday, June 1, 2011 the appointment of Elizabeth Leith to serve as a probate judge in the 2nd Judicial District, Denver County. Leith will replace the Honorable C. Jean Stewart,who will be stepping down the last day of June.  
  
  Read more about Elizabeth Leith's appointment here.
   
• Clerk's Office "public access" hours.  Effective July 1, 2011, the Clerk's Office will have walk-in "public access" hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 am  - 4:00pm.