Frequently Asked Questions

If you were issued a summons with a court appearance date you have a conflict with, you can call the court to ask for up to a two-week extension or you can file a motion with the court asking for a continuance.  You may also be an 'Add-on' to our docket on Monday or Tuesday mornings, 7:30 to 9 a.m. before the appearance date on your summons.

If you have a court date and are ill, you can call the court or file the below motion to request a continuance.

See the Motion form (PDF).

First, you may want to call the court to find out the status of your case. Then proceed with one of the following:

1. Come to one of our 'Add-on' dockets which are Monday and Tuesday 7:30 to 9 am.
2. If you are unable to do that and a warrant has been issued, you may come to our front counter and post the bond amount set on your case and get a new upcoming court date.
3. Mail or fax a motion to the judge including your reason for missing the court date along with your request of how to take care of your case.
4. If you missed a court date on a traffic case, call the clerks at 303-658-2250 and they can further advise you of your options.

See the Motion form (PDF).

Resolve your traffic ticket online or by phone without appearing in court.

You may request a Public Defender when you appear on your court date when you check in with one of our court clerks. See WMC Application for Court-Appointed Counsel (PDF).

You may submit a Records Request in writing at the front counter (see the Request for Records Search form [PDF]), through the online Request for Records Search form, through the mail, or by fax at 303-429-8684. The fee for record searches is $7.50 for each 15 minutes and $0.25 per page. If you need your record 'certified' the cost is an additional $5.00. Once you submit your request a court clerk will get in touch with you for payment and fulfill your request within three business days.

Please be advised that in compliance with our court retention schedule, we keep court records for seven years plus the current year (20 years plus current for Domestic Violence cases beginning January 1, 2025).

Please see the Municipal Court Main Page to View Dockets.

Yes.

Westminster Municipal Court issues warrants for failure to appear or failure to comply. If you have an outstanding warrant and would like to take care of it, you can be part of our 'Add-on' docket on Monday or Tuesday mornings, 7:30 to 9 am If you are under 18 a parent or guardian must accompany you. If you want the warrant quashed and are unable to come to one of the 'Add-on' dockets, you can come to our front counter and post the bond amount on your warrant and be given a new court date. Your bond amount can be posted by yourself, another person, or by a bail bonding agency.

If you have questions about your case or think you may have a warrant, you can contact the court at 303-658-2250 or view the Active Warrant documents.

Electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, I-pods, tablets, E-readers, etc.) shall be turned off prior to entering the courtroom and shall remain off except if use is allowed the judge.  Laptops are allowed by attorneys scheduled for court.  No cameras or recording devices are allowed without prior approval of the judge.

Weddings are conducted at the Westminster Municipal Court by one of our judges.  Please contact the Clerk's Office at 303-658-2250 for available dates and times.  You will need to obtain a marriage license from the County Clerk and bring it with you for the ceremony.  See Adams County and Jefferson County for information on obtaining a marriage license. 

The Westminster Municipal Court is located at 3030 Turnpike Drive, Westminster, CO 80030. We are just southwest of Highway 36 and Federal Boulevard. Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 7 am to 6 pm We can be reached at 303-658-2250 and our fax number is 303-429-8684.

Check out our Documents and Forms page.

First, you may want to call the court to find out the status of your case. Then proceed with one of the following:

1. Come to one of our 'Add-on' dockets which are Monday and Tuesday 7:30 to 9 am.
2. If you are unable to do that and a warrant has been issued, you may come to our front counter and post the bond amount set on your case and get a new upcoming court date.
3. Email (court@westminsterco.gov), mail, or fax a motion to the judge including your reason for missing the court date along with your request of how to take care of your case.
4. If you missed a court date on a traffic case, call the clerk at 303-658-2250 and they can further advise you of your options.

See the Motion form (PDF).