Municipal Court

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