Arapahoe County, Colorado Public Records

Arapahoe County is located in the state of Colorado and is the third most populous county in the state. The county seat is Littleton.

Arapahoe County was created in 1861 and is named after the Arapaho Native American tribe. The county is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The county government is composed of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and an executive branch headed by the County Manager. The Board of County Commissioners is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and enacting ordinances. The County Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and directives of the Board of County Commissioners.

The county is divided into five districts, each represented by a commissioner. The county also has several departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Human Services.

The county is home to several cities, including Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, and Littleton. The county also has several unincorporated communities, such as Bow Mar, Columbine, and Foxfield.

The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 25, Interstate 70, and U.S. Route 285. The county is also served by the Regional Transportation District, which provides public transportation throughout the county.

Arapahoe county Colorado courts handle felony cases, civil cases less than 15,000 dollars, traffic violations, infractions, misdemeanors, small claims and orders of protection. Arapahoe district courts preside over civil trials of $15,000 and above, criminal, probate, juvenile, domestic relations, mental health cases and appeals from county courts.