Beginning March 23rd, Court Clerk's offices are closed between NOON-1:00 pm.

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE 2020-04 Re: Court Operations Under COVID-19 Advisory

Chief Judge Directive 20-05: Temporary Emergency Protocl regarding COVID-19 Pandemic and Mitigation of Risk Created by Incarceration in County Jails in the 14th Judicial District

EFFECTIVE 3/18/20:  Court Services During COVID-19

If you are visiting our location, we encourage you to call the clerk’s office at 970-879-5020 ext. 7 before entering the building to identify whether we can handle your matter by phone or other means.

If you are filing a document, you may send it to the following email:  routtclerk@judicial.state.co.us      

While the Courts remain open at this time to serve our communities, the health of our staff, residents and visitors is critically important to us so we will be following best practice advise from health experts to reduce public gatherings.

We are also actively contacting those with scheduled court dates to determine whether business can be handled over the phone, by mail and/or online.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time.

Respectfully, the 14th Judicial District Courts

Notice Regarding COVID-19 (the “Novel Coronavirus”) and Court Operations:

The courts and probation department provide important and essential services to the public and we will endeavor to maintain normal operations to the fullest extent possible. We understand there is concern about COVID-19 and the 14th Judicial District is requesting that you PLEASE NOT COME TO THE COURTHOUSE OR PROBATION OFFICES if: (1) you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (“Novel Coronavirus”) and you have not received a subsequent test confirming that you are currently virus-free; (2) you have been in direct contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past fourteen days; (3) you are experiencing a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or any other respiratory illness symptoms. If any of these three criteria apply, please call the clerk’s office at (970) 879-5020 ext. 7 to reschedule your court date or request to appear by telephone if you are not represented by an attorney, or contact your attorney to file a request for a continuance or a telephone appearance. If you are subpoenaed as a witness in a case, please contact the attorney or party issuing the subpoena to explain the circumstances and discuss the options available.

If you are summoned to report for jury duty, please contact the jury commissioner at (970) 879-5020 ext. 7 to reschedule your jury service.

Please call (970) 879-1003 to reschedule appointments with the probation department:

Updates on court operations will be posted.

For forms, additional information, and resources please refer to the Court Business Resources tab located on the left hand column of this page.  Additional information may also be found in the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) section under HELP

  Order Re: Electronic Devices in Court Facilities Effective 8/28/19

MEDIA COVERAGE

  Supreme Court Rule Re: Expanded Media Coverage

Routt Combined Court
1955 Shield Drive Unit 200
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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970-879-5020

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Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Clerk's office is closed for a staff meeting from 3:30pm-5:00pm the first Thursday of each month. There is a drop box provided for filings during this time.

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