The court system in Douglas County includes combined county and district courts in the 18th Judicial District, and municipal courts in Parker, Castle Rock and Larkspur.  District and county courts and the clerk of the courts are in the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock.  Information (303) 663-7200.  Please visit the Colorado Courts website.

District Court

District courts have authority to handle many types of cases including divorces, civil claims in any amount, juvenile matters, adoptions, probate (estates and conservatorships), mental health and criminal cases.

County Court - Civil Matters

County court jurisdiction includes civil actions, lawsuits, and proceedings in which the debt, damage, or value of the personal property claimed is not over $15,000. Typically, county court civil cases involve debt collection, landlord/tenant disputes, and contract disputes.

Small Claims Court

This system allows people to argue their own cases and hear speedy decisions on civil matters involving no more than $7,500.  There are no jury trials in small claims court.  In small claims court, neither side can be represented by an attorney.  No plaintiff may file more than two claims per month or 18 claims per year in small claims court.

Municipal Courts

Larkspur, Parker and Castle Rock municipal courts handle prosecution of all cases that violate city ordinance -- primarily traffic and other misdemeanor offenses.  Judge Louis Gresh serves as municipal court administrator for Castle Rock and Larkspur.

Castle Rock Court

Police and Municipal Court Building
100 N. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 663-6133

Town Attorney - Robert Slentz, 303-660-1388

Parker Court

Parker Town Hall
20120 E. Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 841-0353

Town Attorney - Jim Maloney, 303-841-0353

Larkspur

Town Attorney - Scott Krob, (303) 660-1033

District Attorney

(Responsible for all criminal prosecutions/matters)

The 18th Judicial District Attorney is Carol Chambers, 7305 S. Potomac Street, #300, Englewood, Colorado, (303) 643-4500. 

Deputy District Attorneys for Douglas County have offices in the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center; (303) 814-7100.

Family Support

Family Support Unit
4000 Justice Way, Suite 3538
Castle Rock, Co 80109-7543
Phone (303) 814-7145
Fax (303) 814-7014

Juvenile Diversion

Robert A. Christensen Justice Center
4000 Justice Way #2440
Castle Rock
(303) 814-7140

Probation

Robert A. Christensen Justice Center
4000 Justice Way #2430
Castle Rock
(303) 814-7170

Public Defender

Elk Crossing Business Center
1161 South Perry Street Suite 200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303) 688-3081
Fax: (303) 688-9682
Email: douglas.pubdef@coloradodefenders.us
Web site: http://pdweb.coloradodefenders.us

Douglas County residents have access to the 18th Judicial District's public defenders. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The office is closed during lunch and on legal holidays.

The public defender's office is headquartered in Englewood at 7208 S. Tucson Way, #201.  For information call (303) 799-9001.