Colorado Judicial Branch
Arapahoe County
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Arapahoe County Justice Center7325 S. Potomac Street
Centennial, CO 80112
Estados Unidos -
Arapahoe County Courthouse - Littleton1790 West Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80120
Estados Unidos
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:
- 18th Judicial District Courts & Probation will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for the Veterans' Day Holiday.
- The 18th Judicial District Courts & Probation offices will be closed November 26 & 27, 2026 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Cases of Interest
2023CV32091 - Dunkirk Place LLC, et al v. PETRA, Inc
2023CR664 - People of the State of Colorado v. James Craig
2019PR30197 - Amie Bowlen Klemmer, et al v. Josiah W. Ellis, et al
2002CR1623 - People of the State of Colorado v. Alex Ewing
Highlights
Arapahoe County Combined Courts
Arapahoe District Combined Courts hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F except on State Holidays.
Protection Orders must be filed prior to 4:00PM Monday-Friday to allow time for the Protection Order documents to be completed by the petitioner, processed by the Clerk's Office staff and reviewed by the Judge. Any Protection Orders filed after 4:00PM will be addressed promptly the next business day.
Weekend Bond Hearings
Saturdays Only at 1:00 p.m.
Access to the Virtual Courtroom
Arapahoe County Combined Court's Virtual Courtrooms & Conferences
Access Arapahoe County Combined Court's Virtual Courtrooms & Conferences
Littleton County Court
Information for Money Cases & Small Claims
- Petitions for Small Claims must be filed in Littleton County Court.
- If you want to file an Answer, you do not need to come to court.
Please click here for Eviction Information
View FED (Eviction) Returns/Answers Virtual Meeting Room.
Littleton FED Virtual Meeting Room
Meeting Access code: 2661 319 8911
The Eighteenth Judicial District was established in 1962. The Eighteenth Judicial District Courts has two court locations in Arapahoe County.
The Arapahoe County Justice Center is located at 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112.
The Arapahoe County Courthouse in Littleton is located at 1790 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120.
Arapahoe County
Upcoming Events
- Family Law & Probate Clinics in October will be held on 10/29/26 as part of Legal Resource Day.
- 2026 Legal Resource Day
- 2026 Legal Resource Day-Spanish
Court Information
- State Holidays
- Wedding Information
- RTD Directions from Aurora to Arapahoe District Court
- 18JD Policy Regarding Use of Freelance Court Reporters in Civil Cases.
- Arapahoe County Court does not accept faxed documents.
- ACJC Automated Phone System Options
Requests and Research
- ADA Accommodation Request and Access to Court Services and Programs information
- Arapahoe Document Request Form
- For any other questions or concerns regarding research requests please email 18records@judicial.state.co.us
- How to Request a Hearing Transcript
- Transcript Request Form (as of 7-1-23 rates have changed)
Self- Help Resources
- SELF-HELP CENTERS
- SELF-HELP CENTERS-SPANISH
- Arapahoe District/County Court Forms
- Self Represented E-filing Online, became available October 1, 2019 in Arapahoe County
Business Resources
- CHILD FRIENDLY COURTS PROGRAM
- CHILD FRIENDLY COURTS PROGRAM-SPANISH
- Eligible CFI Providers
- Information for Parenting Class Providers and Parenting Class Provider List
Interpreter Office Information
- Request an Interpreter
- To contact the Interpreter Coordinator call 303-645-6857 or 18interpreter@judicial.state.co.us
- Para solicitar un intérprete, comuníquese con el coordinador de intérpretes al (303)645-6857 o 18interpreter@judicial.state.co.us
Collections Office Information
- For Collections only questions email: 18thcollections@judicial.state.co.us . If you have questions regarding court cases, please contact the Clerk of Court's office.
Probation Office Information
Please call to reschedule appointments with the probation department at (720) 213-7800.
More Information on Filing Documents
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