Arapahoe County

Courthouse Hours:

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed on State Holidays.

Items which can be used as weapons such as firearms, knives, scissors, needles, gases, explosives and tools are prohibited in the courthouse.  Food and drinks are allowed but may need to be inspected or run through the x-ray machine.

Courthouse Closures and Delays:

**Arapahoe County Combined Court locations and Probation offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 for the Juneteenth Holiday.

***Scam Alert***

The text message you are receiving may be a scam. There is currently a court-themed phishing attempt circulating across Colorado.

We are aware of fraudulent text messages claiming you must appear at the “Colorado District Court.” These messages do not list a county and reference fake case numbers such as CO‑DC‑2026‑TR‑**. These texts are not from the Colorado Judicial Branch. Unless you have an existing case and have opted into text reminders, the courts will not contact you by text. Do not click any links. Delete the message immediately.

🚫 What makes these messages fake

• Generic court name — “Colorado District Court” without a county is a red flag. Real notices always identify the specific court (e.g., Arapahoe County District Court).
• Fake case numbers — Formats like CO‑DC‑2026‑TR‑** are not used by Colorado’s judicial system.
• Unsolicited appearance demands — Courts do not initiate contact by text requiring you to appear unless you are already involved in a case and have opted into text reminders.
• Links to malicious sites — These messages often include a link that looks official but leads to a phishing page.

🛑 What Colorado courts actually do

• Colorado Courts do not send new‑case notifications by text.
• Appearance notices come by mail or through your attorney.
• Text reminders are opt‑in only and apply only to existing cases.