Municipal Court

Beginning mid-July 2025 and continuing through 2027, construction of the replacement courthouse is scheduled to occur. This construction will occur on site, in the existing court parking lot. Due to this, the entrance to the courthouse will shift to the south side of the building off 76th Avenue. If you are mapping directions, please use 3031 W 76th Avenue as your destination. There will be limited on-site parking, and street parking will be necessary. Please utilize the court construction wayfinding map to assist in your arrival.  

Please plan to allow additional time for parking and arrival at the courthouse. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

For additional information on this project please visit the Municipal Courthouse Project website.

Closed daily from Noon to 1 pm for lunch

Closed Fridays

Docket 3-9-26 (PDF)

Docket 3-10-26 (PDF)

Docket 3-11-26 (PDF)

Docket 3-12-26 (PDF)

Filing Motions

Note: Motions may be filed by mail, in person, or emailed to the court. When sending emails regarding motions, please only email the standard court email.

Getting to the Court

Check bus routes through RTD Trip Planner.

  1. Virtual Hearings
  2. Warrant Surrenders

All appearances are now held in person at the Westminster Municipal Court unless you have filed a motion for a virtual appearance and the motion was granted by the court.

Virtual Hearing Directions

  1. Watch the Rights Advisal video.
  2. All attorney-client consultations and plea negotiations are expected to occur before your hearing date and time. If additional time is needed, you may request a continuance for another court date. The court will consider continuances on a case-by-case basis.
  3. Please check this website for updates before your appearance. If you have any questions about whether you need to appear in person, you may also contact the court clerk at 303-658-2250.

Links

Presiding Judge

Learn more about Presiding Judge Jason Lantagne

About Municipal Court

The Westminster Municipal Court's mission is to administer equitable, fair, and impartial justice in a timely and courteous manner, protect fundamental rights, promote public safety, and facilitate community reparation through SPIRIT.

The court handles violations of the Westminster Municipal Code and the Colorado Model Traffic Code for both juveniles and adults. Cases commence with a summons, an affidavit in support of a warrantless arrest, or an application for an arrest warrant. The summons contains information that includes: 

  • Whether a mandatory court appearance is required
  • Whether the matter can be handled with a signature and payment
  • Whether there is an early payment point reduction option.

Information on this site applies only to the Westminster Municipal Court. The Westminster Police Department also writes summons into Adams County Court or Jefferson County Court. If you have been ordered to appear at the Westminster Municipal Court, the court's name and address will be listed below the signature box on the front of the summons.

City ordinances, court rules, and state statutes govern court proceedings. Court employees are not allowed to give legal advice, but are happy to answer procedural questions.

All Westminster Municipal Court presiding orders are available for review upon request at the Municipal Court clerk's office.