Colorado Courthouse Security Line Wait Times & Hours (2026)

Short answer: Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously. Updated 2026-11-04

Morning security checkpoint wait times in Colorado range from 10 to 10 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at El Paso County Courthouse (Colorado Springs) (~10 mins). Colorado Judicial Branch district and county courts permit visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones through security, subject to strict courtroom confiscation if used without permission.

County CourthouseCitySecurity line wait timesPhone LockersJuror Parking
El Paso County
El Paso County Courthouse (Colorado Springs)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Colorado Springs ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Denver County
Denver County Courthouse (Denver)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Denver ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Courthouse (Centennial)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Centennial ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Courthouse (Golden)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Golden ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Adams County
Adams County Courthouse (Brighton)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Brighton ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Boulder County
Boulder County Courthouse (Boulder)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Boulder ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Larimer County
Larimer County Courthouse (Fort Collins)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Fort Collins ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Douglas County
Douglas County Courthouse (Castle Rock)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Castle Rock ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Weld County
Weld County Courthouse (Greeley)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Greeley ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Pueblo County
Pueblo County Courthouse (Pueblo)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Pueblo ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I arrive for an 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM court date in Colorado?

Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.

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