Kit Carson County

Courthouse Closures and Delays:

• Closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day 
• Closing at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026
• Closed Thursday, November 26, 2026, Happy Thanksgiving!
• Friday, November, 27, 2026, the Courthouse will be closed, however, the court office will be open and available by telephone only from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. 
• Closing at 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 24, 2026
• Closed Friday December 25, 2026, Merry Christmas!

General Information

Fraud Alert: The Courts do not contact parties by phone to demand payment for missed jury service.  If you receive a call demanding payment, please report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.

Office Hours:  8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday

Email Contact:  kitcarsonclerksoffice@judicial.state.co.us – please use this address to submit a record check or email the clerk’s office.

Telephone Numbers:

Court Clerk: 719-346-5524 x3

Jury Line: 719-346-5524 x2 

Fax: 719-356-6525

Court Appearances Information

• Protective Proceedings Monitor (guardianship/conservatorship):  Meredith Sparks 970-526-3958
• County Court Traffic and Misdemeanor case types are held on the 1st, and 3rd Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M.
• County Court Civil return dates are the second Tuesday of the month  at 1:30 P.M.
• You may check the docket by clicking on dockets at the bottom of the page.  Kit Carson County appearances are in-person, unless you have permission to appear virtually.  If allowed to appear virtually, contact the Clerk's office to confirm which Courtroom you will need to appear in.
• Advisement/bond hearing for persons being held in the Kit Carson county jail will be held at 2:15 p.m. daily via Webex. 

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