18th Judicial District Court, Arapahoe County Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for 18th Judicial District Court, Arapahoe County

For 18th Judicial District Court, Arapahoe County filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Document Filing Requirements

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Court-level rules
The County Attorney must initiate the action by filing both a Petition for Extension of Restrictive Housing and a sworn affidavit with the Eighteenth Judicial District court.

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Electronic Filing Rules

7

Court-level rules
Attorneys must electronically file in the State's E-Filing system for all case types in the 18th Judicial District except infraction and small claims cases.

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Filing Fees and Waivers

5

Court-level rules
A Class 2 traffic offense carries a $150 PR bond unless an exception under C.R.S. § 16-4-113(2)(e) applies.

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

1

Court-level rules
If restrictive housing is needed beyond the ordered period, the local jail must file another Petition and Affidavit in the existing civil case before the order expires.

Document Format Requirements

1

Court-level rules
Copies of ordered proceeding transcripts must be provided to the Managing Court Reporter in PDF format at no cost to the court.

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

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Court-level rules
Upon the prosecutor's motion, the court must seal the indictment and prohibit disclosure until the defendant is in custody or admitted to bail, except as necessary to issue a warrant or summons.