State Courts Closed Over Holidays Affecting Dolores County Residents

Colorado’s Judicial Branch scheduled holiday closures that affected statewide court operations over the last week of December 2025 and into the New Year. The system was closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas and is closed today, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. The Judicial Branch posted a detailed schedule listing district-level closures for Dec. 24–31, 2025.

Of direct relevance to Dolores County, the 22nd Judicial District, which serves Dolores and Montezuma counties, had its Combined Courts and Probation Offices included in the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 closures. The holiday schedule also listed other district-level closures and carried related alerts, including a Dec. 30 alert for San Miguel Combined Courts that residents should note when tracking court availability in nearby jurisdictions.

The closures affected routine court business, including in-person hearings, filings handled at court clerks’ offices, and probation office appointments that fall on the listed dates. For residents with scheduled court appearances, probation check-ins, or filing deadlines during the holiday period, the Judicial Branch advised checking local court webpages and the court’s public announcements for any last-minute changes or instructions. The branch also provided resources on identifying jury-related scams and contact information for jury commissioners for those serving or summoned for jury duty.

Local impact in Dolores County ranges from delayed hearings and rescheduled probation appointments to temporary limits on access to court clerks and records. Cases requiring immediate attention or emergency filings may be affected by the closure calendar; anyone facing time-sensitive legal matters should contact their attorney or the appropriate court office as soon as possible after the holiday. Residents summoned for jury service should verify the legitimacy of notices and use the Judicial Branch’s jury-commissioner resources to confirm dates and procedures.

Moving forward, the Judicial Branch’s district-by-day closure listings remain the primary source for planned court shutdowns across Colorado. Dolores County residents navigating court-related obligations over holiday periods should monitor their district’s announcements, check local court webpages, and confirm jury and probation requirements to avoid missed deadlines or confusion caused by scheduled closures.