Garfield County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Garfield County, Colorado.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$265
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$260

At $265, the civil filing fee in Garfield County is about the same as nearby counties (median $265 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Garfield Combined Court (District and County Court), 9th Judicial District - Clerk of Court

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingMandatory

ICCES (Integrated Colorado Courts E-Filing System) · for attorneys; optional for self-represented parties

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Civil Complaint
$265
$265 for a district court civil complaint/first filing by plaintiff (effective Jan 1, 2025 per HB24-1286)
Small Claims
$31
$31 for claims of $0-$500 or $55 for claims of $500.01-$7,500 (plaintiff)
Divorce / Family
$260
$260 to file a petition for dissolution of marriage

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Garfield County?

    The civil filing fee in Garfield County, Colorado is $265 for a district court civil complaint/first filing by plaintiff (effective Jan 1, 2025 per HB24-1286)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Garfield County?

    $31 for claims of $0-$500 or $55 for claims of $500.01-$7,500 (plaintiff)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Garfield County?

    $260 to file a petition for dissolution of marriage.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Garfield County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through ICCES. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Garfield County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at jbits.courts.state.co.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Garfield County?

    Filings go to the Garfield Combined Court (District and County Court), 9th Judicial District - Clerk of Court. You can reach the clerk at (970) 928-3065.

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