MUNICIPAL COURT
The Town of Grand Lake's Municipal Court has
original jurisdiction of all cases arising under the Code and Articles
of the Town, with full power to impose fines and penalties. The Municipal
Court is located in the Town Hall Board Room, 1026 Park Avenue, Grand
Lake, Colorado.
The regular sessions of the Court are held the second Wednesday of
each month at 1:30 p.m., if there is a docket. The Municipal Judge
may hold a special session of Court at any time. All sessions are
open to the public. The Court Clerk is available Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
Municipal Judge: Georgia Noriyuki
Town Attorney: Scotty P. Krob
Court Clerk: Ronda Kolinske
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I received a traffic ticket, now what?
Most violations may be resolved by paying the
fine on the ticket. Traffic tickets may be paid by mail to the Town
of Grand Lake, P. O. Box 6, Grand Lake, CO 80447 or in person at Town
Hall, 1026 Park Avenue. Be sure to send a copy of the ticket with payment.
By making payment, the violator admits guilt.
The points assessed, if any, will be reduced if paid by the date stated
on your ticket. A record will be sent to the State Department of Motor
Vehicles. They will assess the appropriate number of points to the driving
history.
If you were issued a summons or you wish to contest
a ticket, you MUST appear in Municipal Court.
2. I was unable to renew my Driver's License
because of a Default Judgment filed by the Town of Grand Lake, how do
I find out what to do?
You most likely have an outstanding traffic ticket
and failure to appear charge, contact the Court Clerk to arrange payment
of the fine and any additional fees or to appear in Court.
3. How do I plead Not Guilty and have my day
in Court?
Keep in mind that only the
Judge can dismiss a case. Then, please appear in Court on the day and
time listed on your ticket. Check in with the Clerk, you will be given
a copy of "Your Rights in Court". Read carefully! If you can't
appear on that date and time, contact the Court Clerk during business
hours. If you would like a copy of "Your Rights in Court",
contact the Court Clerk at (970) 627-3435 or Email
us. Contact Town Clerk
