9/13/24 Update re: Notice of Closure of Conejos County Courthouse

General Information

Water Division Four - Gunnison River Basin

The Water Court Division 4 is a specialized court division within the Montrose Combined Court.  The Water Judge is in Gunnison and travels around the district to hear water matters as required.  The Water Referee handles water matters in the first instance and works closely with the Division Engineer from the Department of Natural Resources Division of Water Resources.  The court is staffed by the Clerk of Court from staff allocated for the administration of the caseload in the courts in Montrose.  The Water Court is located in the Montrose Combined Court Clerks Office at the Montrose County Justice Center.  The Water Clerk assigned to the Court can provide assistance with matters related to the filing procedures in water related matters but shall not provide legal advice.

Contacts

District Court Judge

Steven L. Schultz

District Court Judge, Water Judge
7th Judicial District
Delta County
Gunnison County
Hinsdale County
Montrose County
Ouray County
San Miguel County
Division
1

Mary E. Deganhart

District Court Judge
7th Judicial District
Delta County
Gunnison County
Hinsdale County
Montrose County
Ouray County
San Miguel County
Division
5

Water Referee

S. Gregg Stanway

Water Court Magistrate , Water Referee
7th Judicial District
Montrose County
Primary Phone
970-252-4300

Water Clerk

Fred Castle

Water Clerk
7th Judicial District
Montrose County
Primary Email
MontroseClerk@judicial.state.co.us
Primary Phone
970-252-4300

Clerk of Court

Jodi Hanson

Clerk of Court, Water Clerk
7th Judicial District
Montrose County
Primary Email
MontroseClerk@judicial.state.co.us
Primary Phone
970-252-4300

Locations