Important Payment Information

• The citation number must be noted on all payments for proper credit. The four or five digit citation number can be found in the upper right-hand corner of the defendant’s blue ticket.
• If traffic fines are paid and postmarked within 30 days of the violation will result in an automatic point reduction in the State of Colorado as explained on the citation. (Colorado driver’s license holders only).
• Court Mandatory citations cannot be paid before appearing in Court.
• For questions contact the Municipal Court Clerk by email or at 970-262-7304.

Pay with Credit Card Online

• Select the State (Colorado) and Jurisdiction (Silverthorne, Dillon or Keystone), whichever is located at the top of your ticket. Enter the citation number exactly how it appears on the ticket.
• The citation number can be found hard printed in the upper right-hand corner of your ticket.
• If you loose your ticket, you can enter your last name and drivers license number in place of the citation number. 
• Please do not enter both a citation number and last name. 
• Click on 'Search'
• Select 'Add to Cart' and 'Checkout'.

You will receive a payment confirmation by email or text depending on which option you select. If
you are unable to pay online, call 970-262-7304 to complete your obligation to the court and avoid
further complications.

Pay Your Fine With a Credit Card Here (Please note this link will take you to a seperate payment website)

Pay After Hours

Drop citation and cash, check or money order at drop box in Town Hall foyer:

Silverthorne Town Hall
601 Center Circle
Silverthorne, CO 80498

Pay In Person

MasterCard, Visa, Discovery, cash, money order or check accepted in person between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Silverthorne Municipal Court
601 Center Circle
Silverthorne, CO 80498

Pay By Mail

Mail check or money order to:

Silverthorne Municipal Court
PO Box 1309
Silverthorne, Co 80498

To request copies of records related to your case, or a certified copy of the disposition, please visit the Open Records page. You will need to submit the Public Records Request Form as well as proper payment before a request will be processed. Make sure all information is clearly written to allow for the request to be processed in a timely manner.

Completed forms may be sent via:

• Email: townclerk@silverthorne.org
• Mail: Silverthorne/Dillon/Keystone Municipal Court PO Box 1309, Silverthorne, CO 80498
• Fax: 970-262-7312

Silverthorne/Dillon/Keystone Municipal Court Jurisdiction

Events occurring within the Towns of Silverthorne, Dillon and Keystone including, but not limited to:

• Animal Violations
• Moving (Traffic) Violations
• Non-Moving Traffic Violations
• No Proof of Car Insurance
• Public Peace and Safety Violations
• Code Violations
• Disorderly Conduct
• Assault
• Harassment
• Trespassing
• Shoplifting/Theft under $1000

The maximum penalties and fines imposed in Silverthorne/Dillon/Keystone Municipal Court:

• $2,650 Fine (not including restitution)
• 364 days in jail

Courts and Offices Not Associated with Silverthorne/Dillon/Keystone Municipal Court

Summit County Court

Summit County Court
501 N. Park Ave.
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-453-2272

The Summit County and District Court jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to:

• No proof of Car Registration
• No proof of Driver's License
• Civil Matters
• Divorce proceedings
• Felony Charges
• Traffic Violations occurring outside of Silverthorne

Summit County Motor Vehicle Office

Summit County Building
208 Lincoln Ave
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-668-5623

Services

• Vehicle Registration
• Vehicle Plates

Division of Motor Vehicles

Division of Motor Vehicles
County Commons Building
0037 County Road 1005
Frisco, CO 80443
970-668-5015

Services: Driver's Licenses

Summit County Clerk and Recorder

Summit County Clerk and Recorder
208 E. Lincoln Ave
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-453-3475

The Summit County Clerk and Recorder jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to:

• Marriage Licenses
• Elections
• Recording of Documents
• Birth certificates

Additional Useful Numbers

• Frisco Municipal Court: 970-668-3579
• Summit County Jail/Sheriff: 970-453-2232
• Silverthorne Police Department: 970-262-7320

In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

Advisement: First court appearance where charges are read to the defendant in open court. Defendant is formally advised of his/her rights and asked, by the Judge, to enter a plea to the charge.

Arraignment: Court proceeding when the criminal charges are read in open court to the defendant and a plea entered to the charges.

Bail (Bond): The release of arrested or imprisoned person when security, cash, or property is given or pledged to insure their appearance in court at a future date.

Bench Warrant: An order is issued by the court for a person's arrest.

Bond Forfeiture: A court action taken against a defendant or surety for a defendant's failure to appear while on bond.

Charge: A charge is included in the summons and complaint and is an accusation of violation of the law.

Conviction: A conviction is the judgment by the court or jury, finding the defendant guilty of committing a criminal offense. In a criminal trial, when the judgment is that the defendant is guilty, a sentence is then imposed.

Counsel: A lawyer or group of lawyers representing a client.

Defendant: A person accused.

Deferred Sentence: A plea agreement in which a defendant enters a plea of guilty. A probationary period is set by the court with specific terms and conditions that need to be met by the defendant. When the defendant has successfully completed these terms and conditions, the charge is dismissed.

Dismissal: The final order or judgment disposing of an action without a trial of the issues involved.

Disposition: A disposition is the sentencing or other final settlement of a criminal case.

Jury: A group of people sworn to hear evidence, to inquire into the facts in a legal case, and to give a decision according to their findings.

Ordinance: An ordinance is a law passed by a city or town law-making body.

Plaintiff: A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

Plea: A plea is the delivery, in a formal manner, of the defendant's response to the plaintiff's declaration, complaint, or to the indictment.

Plea Bargain: A compromise between the defendant and the prosecution where the defendant pleads guilty to an amended or a lesser charge.

Pre-Trial: A pre-trial is an informal conference between the defendant and the prosecution and the court to clarify and narrow the issues and to attempt to work out a settlement.

Prosecutor: The lawyer who represents the government in bringing legal proceedings against a defendant.

Stay of Execution: An individual (defendant) is sentenced by the Court and the Court grants additional time to complete the sentence.

Summons: A document notifying a person that an action has commenced regarding a criminal charge and requiring the person to appear before the court.

Trial To the Court (Trial to the Bench): A trial held before a judge sitting without a jury.

Verdict: The formal decision, or finding, made by the jury upon the matters or questions submitted to them.