Municipal Court
The Town of Simla’s Municipal Court convenes the 1st Tuesday every other month. Please refer to your summons for the date you are to appear. Please see the Town’s Upcoming Events & Calendar for upcoming court dates.
General Court information
This information pertains only to the Town of Simla Municipal Court. All court proceedings are governed by Town ordinances, court rules and State Statutes. Court employees are not allowed to give legal advice but will be happy to answer any procedural questions.
The Town of Simla Municipal Court has jurisdiction over violations of Town ordinances. This court handles traffic, animal and misdemeanor criminal offenses that have occurred within the Simla Town limits. Criminal, animal, or code summons must appear in person pursuant to the date and time listed on the summons. Traffic cases are heard in person and via Zoom.
Please understand that your hearing may not begin exactly at the scheduled time. You may be held in waiting room until the court is ready to hear your case. We are admitting several people at the same time, and we are notified when you join the meeting. Patience is requested as we conduct court as efficiently as possible.
In order to appear by Zoom, please click on the the link below on the date of your appearance and there will be an invitation to join the Town’s Zoom account.
Normal courtroom decorum
During the hearing, participants are expected to follow normal courtroom decorum:
- Arrive on time, and make sure your device is charged
- Identify yourself with your real name
- Dress appropriately for court
- Eliminate distractions by finding a quite place to appear remotely
- Silence all other electronic devises
- Please mute your microphone until it is your turn to speak
- Be courteous and respectful to all other persons appearing in court
- All photography, recording and videography of cases or defendants is prohibited by court order
Payments due
Online payments are accepted. Payments can also be made in person. We accept cash, checks, money orders, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
Municipal Codes
Hard copies of the Municipal Code, are available for viewing at our office at:
- 323 Pueblo Avenue, Simla, Colorado
- Simla Branch Library, 504 Washington Avenue, Simla, Colorado.
Online copies of the Municipal Code:
Contact Information
- Phone: (719) 541-2468
Court Staff
- Municipal Judge - The Honorable Stephen Jones
- Municipal Court Clerk - Robin Townley