Staff Resources
The Municipal Court consists of thirteen employees in twelve
full-time regular positions, and one part-time temporary position. These positions
include one full-time court manager, one full-time deputy court manager nine full-time
court clerks, one full-time collections officer, and one part-time
intern. City Council appoints a Municipal Court Judge who presides over the
court. Court staff are available to answer any questions that arise. We will be ready
and willing to help you as much as we possibly can.
General Information and Referrals: (720) 977-5400 |
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Court personnel handle questions regarding scheduling of court
appearances and give general court/case information to defendant’s,
attorneys, police officers and the public pursuant to open
records/confidentiality requirements. Other functions include
processing all payments and assisting citizens with a variety of
concerns. |
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Restitution/Bond Clerk: (720) 977-5400 |
This individual is responsible for processing
restitution payments and mailing checks to victims, as well as processing
all personal recognizance, cash or surety bonds. This employee implements
bond forfeiture procedures when needed, applies bond moneys to fines and
costs as directed by the judge, and discharges any remaining dollar amount
to the individual who posted the bond. |
Summons Processing Clerk: (720) 977-5400 |
This staff member is responsible for
processing all summonses received from the police department. This includes
determining fines and plea bargain offers for each ticket according to
standard procedure, and notifying defendant’s by mail. This individual
is also responsible for processing traffic infractions when defendants fail
to appear or pay their fine. |
Warrant Clerk: (720) 977-5400
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These individuals are
responsible for monitoring the status of outstanding warrants and
entering municipal arrest warrants into the Colorado Crime
Information Center (CCIC) systems. Other duties include canceling warrants,
processing expired warrants, coordinating prisoner transportation to and
from court, and monitoring the courts Juvenile Diversion Program.
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Jury Clerk: (720) 977-5400
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The jury clerk organizes
all activities related to jury trials. This includes creating a diversified
juror pool, mailing juror questionnaires and summonses, and maintaining a juror
database. The jury clerk also performs numerous administrative functions for
the court. |
Hearing
Officer: (720) 977-5400 |
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The hearing officer conducts hearings on towed or impounded vehicles and
environmental performance cases. The hearing officer reviews financial
affidavits and conducts interviews to determine if an individual is eligible for a
payment plan. Other duties include conducting reviews of compliance with court
orders and making recommendations to the court, as well as managing the
court’s Alternative Sentencing Program. |
Bailiff: (720) 977-5400 |
The bailiff performs the pre-court check-in of
individuals appearing for court. This involves distributing the Advisement of
Rights and Change of Address forms, directing individuals to the proper location,
and answering numerous questions. The bailiff also confirms compliance of court
ordered community service, and contacts individuals whom the judge has ordered a
warrant for their arrest. |
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Court Management: (720) 977-5400 |
The court management team’s primary role is
to facilitate the administrative functions of the court. Court management serves
the dual function of increasing the amount of time a judge has for adjudication
and bringing professional management knowledge and capability to the judiciary.
Court management helps develop policies and coordinates work processes that
enhance system performance. Court management develops goals for the court,
prepares and executes budgets, recognizes changes in caseload or demographics
that will affect court operations and funding, and manages court personnel and
programs for their professional development. |
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