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MUNICIPAL COURT
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Defendants may appear in person, by Webex or by phone
Link to: Webex Meetings Application
TO APPEAR USING THE WEBEX MEETINGS APPLICATION:
In "Join a Meeting", enter the Meeting ID 2594 098 6730
TO APPEAR USING A PHONE:
Call 1-844-621-3956 to reach Webex
When prompted, enter the Meeting ID 2594 098 6730 followed by #
When prompted for a participant number, enter # again. (you do not need an actual number, just enter #)
Welcome to Cortez Municipal Court. The Municipal Court assists in the operation of the judicial system of Cortez by processing moving and parking traffic violations and misdemeanor charges which occur in the city limits. Municipal Court has jurisdiction over a variety of municipal ordinances including, but not limited to:
Traffic
Parking
Animal Protection
Shoplifting
Trespassing
Disturbing the Peace
Indecent Exposure
Underage Consumption/Possession
Open Container
Intoxicated Pedestrian in Roadway
Land Use Code Enforcement
Resisting Arrest/Interfering with a Police Officer
The Cortez Municipal Court Judge is appointed by City Council. The Municipal Court Clerk, serves as Court Administrator. The Administrator and staff act as support to the Municipal Judge and handles the daily administrative duties of the court. The Administrator is responsible for the recording of court, the court docket and maintaining accurate court records.
Court is held Monday morning. Trials to the Court are held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. and Jury Trials are scheduled as needed. In addition, in custody cases may be held on Wednesday and Friday.
Other Courts in the Area
Montezuma County Combined Courts are located at 865 North Park Street Suite, #100, Cortez, CO 81321. Montezuma County Combined Courts include District Court and County Court. Montezuma County Combined Courts can be reached at (970)-565-1111. Case types handled by the Montezuma County Court Judge are as follows:
Civil matters under $15,000
Restraining Orders
Traffic
Infractions
Small Claims
Evictions
Misdemeanors
Felony Advisements
Montezuma District Court can be reached at (970)-565-1111. Case types handled by the Montezuma District Court Judge are as follows:
Civil Matters over $15,000
Restraining Orders
Adoption
Dependency and Neglect
Divorce
Rule 120-Foreclosures
Mental Health
Relinquishments
Felony Arraignments and Pleas
Child Juvenile Delinquency
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Carla Odell
Court Administrator/Court ClerkPhone: 970-565-7952
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Pam Imm
Assistant Court Clerk
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Beth Padilla
Municipal Court Judge
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Scott Moore
Fill-in Municipal Court Judge
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Michael Wanger
Fill-in Municipal Court Judge
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Drew Buffington
City ProsecutorPhone: 970-565-7640
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Municipal Court
Physical Address
123 Roger Smith Ave.
Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-7952Fax: 970-565-8172
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.