El Paso County, Colorado Public Records

El Paso County is located in the south-central region of Colorado and is the most populous county in the state. It is home to the city of Colorado Springs, the second most populous city in the state. The county seat is Colorado Springs. The county covers an area of 2,130 square miles.

The county government is composed of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and an elected County Clerk and Recorder. The county is divided into five districts, each represented by a commissioner. The county is also served by a Sheriff's Office, a District Attorney's Office, and a Public Trustee's Office.

The county is home to several military installations, including the United States Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, and Fort Carson. The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado College, and Pikes Peak Community College.

The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 25, U.S. Route 24, and U.S. Route 85. The county is also served by the Colorado Springs Airport and the Pikes Peak International Raceway.

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