The information on this site pertains only to the Municipal Court for the City of Idaho Springs. All court proceedings are governed by city ordinances, court rules and state statutes. Court employees are not allowed to give legal advice, but will be happy to answer any procedural questions.
About
The Idaho Springs Municipal Court has jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances. This court handles Traffic, Parking, Animal, No Proof of Insurance, and Misdemeanor criminal offenses that have occurred within the Idaho Springs city limits. This court does not handle DUI, serious theft or drug possession offenses.
Juveniles
A parent or legal guardian must appear with any person who was a juvenile at the time of the violation.
Court Hours and Location
Court is held at the Idaho Springs City Hall. Enter through the front door on Miner Street and the Clerks Window is to your left.
The Court room has a public zoom room that you may log into to watch.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85143781774
If you need to appear virtually, you need to send an email to the court clerk, no later than 24 hours before your scheduled court time, to request that and get a separate link.
If you need to reschedule a court appearance you may request to do so, no later than Monday before your scheduled court date. Court staff can reset one month out from your original court date.
City Hall
1711 Miner St
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Office hours
Monday -Thursday 7:30 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.
Court Schedule
Court is once a month, usually on the third Thursday. In person appearance begin at 9:30 a.m. If you are appearing virtually your login time is 12:30 p.m.
Pay Your Fine
If your citation has a fine amount listed, you may pay your citation without a court appearance. The payment must be Received 3 days prior to your scheduled court appearance. Court costs will be assessed on cases where a defendant appears in court and is convicted or accepts a settlement.
By Mail
Make checks payable to City of Idaho Springs and send to
Idaho Springs Municipal Court
PO Box 907
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
In Person
1711 Miner St
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
There is also a drop box in the front door for after hours payments.
By Phone/Online
With a credit or debit card. There will be a 3.5% transaction fee added to the total fine amount.
With a checking account and routing number. There will be a $1.00 transaction fee added to the total fine amount.
You may call anytime Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. Anyone can take your payment, if your ticket is in our system.
(303) 567-4421 opt. 1.
Directions
1711 Miner St / PO Box 907
Idaho Springs, CO 80452