Municipal Court

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Through the authority of the Colorado State Statutes and the City Charter, the Municipal Court has jurisdiction over alleged criminal, traffic and civil violations under the City Charter, the City Code and other ordinances of the City. Some charges require an appearance in court, while others may be resolved by simply mailing in a fine. City ordinances, court rules and state statutes govern court proceedings. The Municipal Court is a court of record. Court employees are not allowed to give legal advice, but are happy to answer procedural questions.

Information on this site applies only to Fruita Municipal Court. Some summonses written by Fruita police officers are written into Mesa County Court.

Please check your summons for:

  • the issuing police agency
  • court location
  • the date & time you are to appear in court

Presiding Municipal Court Judge:  Daniel R. Robinson

Judges are not allowed to discuss your court case on the phone. If this is why you are calling, put your request in writing or call the court clerk's office to be added on to a court docket.

Our Mission:

  • Provide individuals a fair and impartial judicial process in a timely and efficient manner
  • To adjudicate cases consistent with the law, the needs of the individual and the community's values
  • To promote public trust in both the justice system and local government