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1. Can I pay my ticket online?

Yes, you may go to www.citepayusa.com to pay with your credit or debit card. You must enter the 10 digit citation number for traffic or criminal tickets. There is a 5.95% transaction fee that will be assessed by the vendor.

2. How can I take care of my ticket if I live out-of-state?

In some circumstances, you may avoid traveling back to Colorado for a court appearance. You will need to file a Motion for Plea by Mail, which may be found in the Forms & Guidelines page. You will need to explain your circumstances to the Judge and request to handle your plea through the mail. 

If you wish to contest or fight the ticket your appearance will be required. You may file a request to appear virtually. 

3. Can I make partial payments on my traffic ticket?

No, we cannot accept partial payments on a ticket prior to your court date. It must be paid in full before your court date or you need to appear in court on the date written on your summons. The Judge may grant you additional time to pay or a payment plan, if you request it at the time of sentencing.

4. Is it possible to change my court date?

Under some circumstances, you may reschedule your court date. Typically, the Court will allow one continuance over the phone. Any additional requests to continue will need to be in writing and will require the permission of the Judge presiding on your case.

5. Can I have a Public Defender?

The Public Defender's office does not represent people who are charged in the Brighton Municipal Court. You may be eligible for a court appointed attorney, if you meet certain requirements. Please ask the City Prosecutor or the Judge when you appear in court for your First Appearance/Arraignment.

6. How can I get another copy of the paperwork to take a court ordered class/community service?

Please contact your Probation Officer.

7. If I would like to speak with the judge about my case how would I reach them?

If you have a question about your case, you may direct it to the court clerks or raise the question at your appearance in court. The judge is not permitted by law to discuss the case prior to trial or a plea.

8. What do I do if I miss my court date?

When you miss a court date, there are two possible outcomes. 

1. The Judge may have ordered a warrant. There are two ways to deal with this.  
   1. You may post your bond and receive a new court date. This will cancel the warrant that day.  
   2. You can come to court on one of our Walk-In Warrant hearing dates to resolve your warrant without having to post bond. The warrant will remain active until you are seen by a judge.    
2. The Judge may have found you Guilty By Default. This means that your failing to pay prior to your court hearing and your subsequent failure to appear is interpreted by the Court as an admission of guilt to the charge on your summons. 
   1. You must pay the fines plus any additional court costs ordered by the Court within 10 days of your court date in order to avoid additional fees and a referral to collections.   
   2. Alternatively, if you can show good cause as to why you failed to appear or pay prior and it has not been more than 30 days, you may ask the court to set aside your default and grant you a new hearing date.  

9. How do I post a bond for my warrant?

If you have an outstanding warrant with the Brighton Municipal Court and would like to receive a new court date, you must post bond by cash or with a professional surety. There will be a $20.00 processing fee charged in addition to the bond amount, and you will be processed by the police department. You may post the bond with the court Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or the police department from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The police department is also available on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Credit cards are not accepted.

10. How can I get a default judgment set aside?

You need to write a letter to the court and request for the default to be set aside and give your reasons as to why the Court should grant your request. Please make sure your correct address and phone number is on the letter.

11. Can I appear for court if I have an outstanding warrant?

You may appear as a walk-in on a scheduled court date at 8:00 am or 1:00 pm to see the judge and quash your warrant.  Your warrant will remain active until you appear.

12. How do I contest a parking ticket?

Within the first 15 days of receiving a parking ticket, you must file a request in writing with the court to have a parking hearing. After the 15 days has passed, the court will find you guilty by default and you will have to pay the fine plus any late fees/penalties that may have been assessed.

13. Can I get a copy of my accident or police report?

Yes, your accident report is available from the Brighton Police Department. Please contact the Police Department regarding the procedure to request this report.

14. How do I get a certified disposition of my record in the Brighton Municipal Court?

You may either download the Record Request form from Forms & Guidelines or you may come to the Clerk's window and request the form. We will then provide you with the certified documents that you have requested. You must pick them up in person. We cannot mail them to you. 

15. How many points do I have on my license? Can I have a copy of my driving record?

We are not allowed to give you information regarding your points or a copy of your driving history. That information belongs to the DMV and you will need to contact them to get it. The phone number for the DMV is 303-205-5600.