Named after William Larimer Jr., Larimer County is located in Colorado. Considered the ninth-largest county in Colorado, Larimer County was estimated to have a population of 359,066 residents as of the 2020 census. Its most populous city and county seat is Fort Collins.

Courts in Larimer County

There are three courts in Larimer County: District Courts, County Courts, and Municipal Courts.

The State of Colorado is divided into twenty-two Judicial Districts, and Larimer County falls under the Eighth Judicial District. District Courts in the County handle civil cases relating to juvenile matters, probate, and mental health. Criminal cases heard by District Courts include felonies and lesser-included offenses.

County Courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases. They handle traffic and misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases with claims less than $15,000.

Municipal Courts have jurisdiction over violations of city and town ordinances. Examples of such infractions include traffic violations, shoplifting, disturbances, and dog leash violations. They also share jurisdiction with District Courts and County Courts over cases involving Civil Protection Orders.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Larimer County

To access public court records in Larimer County, interested persons can come in person to the Records Department of the Larimer County Justice Center at:

Records Department,

Larimer County Justice Center,

201 LaPorte Avenue, Suite 100

Fort Collins, CO 80521-2761

Alternatively, interested persons can submit a request form or send an email to Larimer County’s Clerk of Court Office.

Types of Public Court Records in Larimer County

Unless under seal, Larimer County makes the following court records accessible to the public:

• Civil Court Records
• Criminal Court Records
• Family Court Records
• Small Claims Records
• Land Documents

Confidential Court Records in Larimer County

Confidential court records are documents under seal and locked out of public access. For such records, only parties involved in the case and their attornies can access the case details. Some of these records include:

• Sexual Assault Victims Records
• Sealed Court Records
• Domestic Violence Victims Records
• Protection from Abuse Orders
• Adoption Records

Juvenile Delinquency in Larimer, CO

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Larimer County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Colorado often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 667 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Larimer County. Of that total, 93% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 620 court cases. Another 7% were dependency cases that accounted for 47 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Larimer County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Larimer County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Larimer County, CO

https://www.colorado.gov/

County Seat:	Fort Collins
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1861
Total Square Miles:	2,634
2019 Population:	343,976
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01

Larimer County, CO Courts