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FAQs About Cases
How will I know when my motion is received and approved?
To confirm receipt of your motion and check on the status, please contact the Clerk of Court in the county that the case is in.
Can I appear virtually for my court proceeding?
To see if a virtual appearance is an option in your case, please see the information on the State Court Dockets page. You cannot appear virtually without prior approval from the court.
What do I do if I receive a subpoena in the mail?
If you are familiar with the matter noted on the subpoena, please follow the instructions by signing and mailing the bottom portion to the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office as soon as possible.
If you were not expecting the subpoena or have questions regarding your appearance, you can call our Victim Witness team at 303-271-6550, or in the top right corner there is a name of the prosecutor who subpoenaed you. You can also call our main office line at 303-271-6800 and ask to be connected with the prosecutor named on the subpoena.
Can I watch a trial or criminal court proceeding?
As long as you are not a witness in the case and there is no sequestration order in place, all courtrooms are open to the public. Some proceedings are also streamed live by the court here: Colorado Judicial Live
Where can I find what court my case has been filed in?
FAQs from Defendants
How can I find out if there is a warrant out for my arrest?
To check and see if you have an active warrant, please contact the court in the county where you think the original offense occurred.
What do I do if I'm late for my court appearance?
If you are late for a scheduled court appearance, please come to the court that same day. Failure to do so can result in a warrant being put out for your arrest.
How do I contact or find the name for the prosecutor assigned to my case?
Have your case number ready and call the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office at 303-271-6800.
How do I get a public defender?
Information on how to apply for a public defender in Colorado is available on the Colorado State Public Defender’s website. Please see below for the location and contact information for the Public Defender’s office serving Jefferson and Gilpin counties:
Office Location Info
FAQs from Victims
What is the Victim Rights Act?
In 1992, the people of Colorado voted to amend the state’s constitution with the passage of the Victim Rights Act (VRA).
“Any person who is a victim of a criminal act or such person’s designee, legal guardian, or surviving immediate family members if such person is deceased, shall have the right to be heard when relevant, informed and present at all critical states of the criminal justice process.”
The VRA ensures that the District Attorney’s Office and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system treat victims of crime with fairness, respect, dignity and that they are free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse.
Learn more by visiting our Victims Rights page.