Dolores Combined Court to Use Temporary Hours January 26 to March 5

Dolores Combined Court began temporary public hours on January 26, altering regular access to court services in Dove Creek and remaining in effect through March 5, 2026. The schedule change affects in-person filing windows, walk-in assistance, and the availability of court staff for routine matters, making planning essential for residents, attorneys, and self-represented litigants.

Under the temporary schedule, the court at 409 N. Main, P.O. Box 511, Dove Creek, CO 81324, will be open Monday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Tuesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The court will be closed on Wednesdays and Fridays during this period. Thursday hours remain 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Normal hours will resume on March 9, 2026, when the court will return to Monday and Tuesday hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Wednesday closed, Thursday 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and Friday closed. The court will be closed for state holidays throughout.

The change is likely to affect routine filings, access to courtroom staff, and scheduling of short hearings that local residents often handle in person. Self-represented litigants who rely on face-to-face help from the Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator should note the reduced Monday morning availability and the extended Tuesday hours. Local attorneys who schedule quick status calls or document drops will need to adjust travel and filing plans to match the altered window of service.

Additional court services and contact information for the Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator and other 22nd Judicial District resources are detailed on the court’s Dolores County page, which also provides a docket search link for checking scheduled hearings and orders. Using the docket search before traveling to the courthouse can prevent unnecessary trips given the temporary closures. Mail filings should be directed to P.O. Box 511, Dove Creek, CO 81324, where applicable, and deadlines that depend on in-person filing should be confirmed in advance to avoid procedural issues.

For Dove Creek residents and Dolores County stakeholders, the temporary hours mean adjusting routines around court business for the next several weeks. Plan filings and appointments during Tuesday’s expanded hours where possible, verify hearing times through the docket search, and expect the court to resume normal hours the week of March 9.