Colorado Judicial Branch - 18th Judicial District

As a result of public health precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many matters are being held by remote means (either WebEx or phone).Please see the information below for instructions on how to contact the court.

Please do not come to court 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, recent loss of smell or taste or any other respiratory illness symptoms.

Link to complete Chief Judge order regarding Arapahoe County

Link to complete Chief Judge order regarding Douglas and Elbert County.

Link to complete Chief Judge order regarding Lincoln County

WHERE TO GET INFORMATION

How are you expected to appear?? By phone or Webex?

Check first with your attorney if you have one.

Check online to when your case is set by clicking this link: https://www.courts.state.co.us/dockets/

If your case is still scheduled, most are expected to appear via WebEx and/or phone. Please select the County below to find the link to the courtroom you are scheduled to appear in.

Virtual Hearing Best Practices for a Public Participant, click here.

*PLEASE NOTE: We are receiving a high volume of calls! If you have to call, please have your case number available before you make a call. **

Click on the Courthouse location below where you case is scheduled for instructions on how to contact the Court.

OTHER

For Collections email: 18THcollections@judicial.state.co.us

Please call to reschedule appointments with the probation department.

The Eighteenth Judicial District was established in 1962, in 1964 Arapahoe and Douglas were the only two counties within the district. Twenty days after the creation of the Eighteenth Judicial District in 1964, Elbert County was added to the District. In 1969, Lincoln County was added to the District. Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln County currently make up the 18th Judicial District. Today there are 48 judicial officers in the Eighteenth Judicial District and five court locations.

SELF- HELP CENTERS
SELF-HELP CENTERS-SPANISH
18JD Courts Child Friendly Courts Program
18JD Courts Child Friendly Courts Program (Spanish)
DCSO Recieves Reports of Scammer Identifying Self as Douglas County Deputy on Fraudulent Phone Scheme regarding Jury Summons, click here.
ADA Accommodations and Access to Court Services and Programs Information.
Wedding Information
Transcript Requests
Court Ordered Mediation
In the 18th Judicial District hearing transcripts will need to be requested and paid for by the parties for all Small Claims Appeals.
To request an interpreter please contact the Interpreter Coordinator – Joseph Strong @ 303-645-6857 or joseph.strong@judicial.state.co.us
Para solicitar un intérprete, comuníquese con el coordinador de intérpretes - Joseph Strong al (303)645-6857o joseph.strong@judicial.state.co.us
For questions regarding Recovery Court (Adult Drug Court), Veteran Trauma Court, or Wellness Court (Mental Health Court) please call 303-645-6848.
The 18th Judicial District does not accept faxed documents.

Picture of Arapahoe County Justice Center

Arapahoe County Justice Center
7325 S. Potomac Street
Centennial, CO 80112
Directions/Map

303-645-6600
arapahoejury@judicial.state.co.us

View hours and other information

Picture of Arapahoe County Courthouse - Littleton

Arapahoe County Courthouse - Littleton
1790 West Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80120
Directions/Map

303-645-6600

View hours and other information

Picture of Douglas County Courthouse

Douglas County Courthouse
4000 Justice Way Ste. 2009
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Directions/Map

720-437-6200
303-688-1962 (fax)
douglasjury@judicial.state.co.us