Telluride Municipal Court

Telluride Municipal Court – General Information

The Telluride Municipal Court handles tickets and citations for violations of the Telluride Municipal Code that happen within the town limits.

Court Location

Municipal Court Hearings:
📍 San Miguel County Courthouse
305 West Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor, Telluride                                                                           📞 Call: 970-728-2158

Municipal Court Clerk’s Office:
📍 Telluride Town Hall
135 West Columbia Avenue, Telluride
📞 Call: 970-728-2158

Contacting the Court

The Municipal Court Clerk can help you with:

  • Your court date

  • Questions about your citation or parking ticket

You can visit Town Hall or call the number above.

Important:

  • The Municipal Court Clerk cannot dismiss tickets.

  • To challenge a ticket, you must appear in court.

  • The Municipal Court Clerk cannot give legal advice. For that, please contact an attorney.

Advisement of Rights

If you have a court date, it’s important to know your rights. The Advisement of Rights form explains:

  • Your right to an attorney

  • Your right to a trial

  • What might happen if you’re found guilty

Please complete the Advisement of Rights form before your court appearance.

Speaking With the Judge

To speak with the Municipal Judge, you must appear in court.
Judges are not allowed to talk privately with one party about a case (this is called "ex parte communication" and is not allowed).

Court Schedule

Telluride Municipal Court is held on the 1st Friday of every month at 9:00 AM. 

Watch or Appear in Court Remotely

To View Court on Zoom:

To Appear by Phone:
📞 Call: 1-253-215-8782

  • Enter Meeting ID: 883 8839 3345

  • Passcode: 831016

Court Staff

  • Presiding Judge: The Honorable Judge Daniel T. Zemke

  • Deputy Judge: The Honorable Judge Dan Robinson

  • Prosecutor: Jason Wilson

  • Court Clerk: Melissa Mollan

Other Helpful Contacts

  • Telluride Marshal’s Office: (970) 728-3818

  • San Miguel County Clerk: (970) 728-3954

  • San Miguel County Jail / Sheriff: (970) 728-1911

  • San Miguel County Court / 7th Judicial District Court: (970) 369-3300

DMV (Vehicle Registration)

  • Telluride (Car Registration Only):
    305 West Colorado Avenue
    📞 (970) 728-3954

  • Montrose (Full DMV Services):
    320 1st Street, Montrose
    📞 (970) 249-3362