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Office: Sedgwick County OEM – (970) 474-3346 | sedgwickcountyco.gov
Alert System: CO-WARN; CodeRED; NOAA Weather Radio
Shelter Info: Julesburg school facilities; contact OEM
FEMA Region: Region 8
Notes: Northeastern Colorado South Platte River county adjacent to Nebraska; Julesburg is county seat; Colorado’s northeasternmost county; tornado risk (significant – Nebraska border tornado corridor; historic Julesburg has been struck multiple times); severe thunderstorms; hail; flooding (South Platte River); drought; Pony Express and Oregon Trail heritage; very remote
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Roads: Sedgwick County Roads – (970) 474-3346
Notes: I-76 (east-west through Julesburg – the Denver-to-Omaha interstate; Julesburg is the last Colorado town before the Nebraska border on I-76); US-138 (connects to Sterling); Julesburg is Colorado’s northeastern corner – Nebraska is immediately north and east; the South Platte River crossing at Julesburg has been a significant trail crossing for 150+ years
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Sedgwick County Building – (970) 474-3346
Services: Very basic; Julesburg only significant community
Notes: Very limited development; I-76 corridor commercial; agricultural structures; wind energy development; Julesburg’s historic position as a Pony Express/Oregon Trail stopover is locally significant but doesn’t drive development
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Sedgwick County Veterans Services – (970) 474-3346
VA Medical: VA Denver (via I-76 – about 180 miles); VA Cheyenne (Wyoming) also accessible
Notes: Remote county; both Denver and Cheyenne VA accessible via interstates; small veteran population; local VSO chapter in Julesburg
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Sedgwick County Public Library – (970) 474-3500
Address: Julesburg
Services: Books, public computers, Wi-Fi, children’s programs; Pony Express heritage; Oregon Trail history; South Platte Valley heritage
Notes: Single library; Pony Express heritage – Julesburg was a significant Pony Express station and the site of the 1865 Julesburg Raids (Cheyenne and Sioux attack on the town during the aftermath of the Sand Creek Massacre); Oregon Trail crossing heritage; South Platte River valley agricultural heritage
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Fort Sedgwick Depot Museum (Julesburg – important Oregon Trail and Pony Express heritage museum; Julesburg was sometimes called “Wickedest City in the West” during the construction of the transcontinental railroad in 1867); South Platte River (recreation; wildlife – migratory birds corridor); Julesburg area views of Nebraska plains; Stateline wildlife areas; wind farm viewing
Notes: Julesburg’s history is surprisingly colorful for a small town – it was a Pony Express station, an Oregon/California Trail crossing, a Civil War-era military post, a wild railroad town called the “wickedest city in the West” in 1867, and the site of the 1865 Cheyenne and Sioux raids after Sand Creek; the Fort Sedgwick Depot Museum documents this rich history
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Very limited; Colorado GIS; USGS; South Platte River flood maps
Notes: Minimal county GIS; South Platte River flood management mapping; wind energy project maps; Nebraska border coordination
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Very basic; Sedgwick County Sheriff animal control
Notes: Agricultural county; cattle; pronghorn antelope; South Platte River wildlife (migratory birds – excellent sandhill crane and waterfowl corridor); coyotes; I-76 roadkill management
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Very limited; transfer station
Environmental: Colorado DPHE; South Platte River basin; Lower South Platte Water Conservancy District; wind energy development; Nebraska border coordination on the South Platte
Notes: South Platte River compact (Colorado-Nebraska) water management; Ogallala Aquifer management; wind energy development on the northeastern plains; South Platte migration corridor wildlife management
About Sedgwick County County
Sedgwick County is Colorado’s Pony Express and four-times-moved Julesburg county – the extraordinary story of a frontier town relocated four times and the Pony Express relay station that connected a nation during the Civil War era define a remote northeast Colorado plains county whose small size belies its disproportionate role in the story of westward expansion.
Julesburg (the county seat, population ~1,100) is Sedgwick County’s governmental hub on I-76 at the Nebraska border, a northeast Colorado plains town whose Pony Express heritage, Fort Sedgwick history, and South Platte River location anchor its historical identity.
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Sedgwick County Assessor at 315 Cedar Street, Julesburg, CO 80737, phone 970-474-3346. CO assessed at percentage of actual value.
Courts & Legal
Sedgwick County District Court at 315 Cedar Street, Julesburg, CO 80737, phone 970-474-3627, handles probate.
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
CLERK & RECORDER (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Elections)
315 Cedar St., Julesburg, CO 80737
(970) 474-3346
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Sedgwick County District Court (marriage licenses, will and estate case files – see Probate section above)
Local societies
No dedicated Sedgwick County genealogical society was confirmed in available directories.
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Sedgwick Combined Court – District Court (Probate Division) 315 Cedar Street, Julesburg, CO 80737 (970) 474-3627 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Colorado follows the Uniform Probate Code, one of the more streamlined, less court-intensive systems in the country.
Small Estate Affidavit (personal property) – for estates where personal property totals less than roughly $86,000 (twice the “exempt property” amount under C.R.S. § 15-11-403, which adjusts annually for inflation – always confirm the current year’s figure with the court). Available starting 10 days after the death. No court filing required; present the affidavit (Form JDF 999) directly to whoever holds the property.
Summary Administration for small real property – a separate, roughly parallel threshold applies to real property equity. This route does require a court filing.
Informal Probate – the standard path for most estates with a will or clear heirs and no disputes. Handled largely by the court Registrar with minimal hearings.
Formal Probate – required for contested wills, disputed appointments, or complicated estates.
If using the small estate affidavit (personal property)
Wait at least 10 days after the death.
Confirm the fair market value of the decedent’s property (less liens) doesn’t exceed the current statutory threshold, and that no probate has already been opened.
Complete Form JDF 999, Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit.
Present it, along with a certified death certificate, to the bank or institution holding the property – no court filing needed.
If filing for informal or formal probate
File the appropriate application with the Sedgwick County District Court: Form JDF 910 (with a will) or JDF 908 (without one). For formal probate, file JDF 920 or the intestate equivalent. Filing fee is $199.
The court (or Registrar, for informal cases) appoints a personal representative and issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
In informal probate, the personal representative then manages the estate largely independently.
Creditors have 4 months from first publication of notice to file claims.
The estate closes once debts are paid and assets are distributed.
What it costs
Small estate affidavit: no court filing fee.
Informal or formal probate filing fee: $199.
Personal representative compensation: “reasonable compensation” – no fixed statutory percentage.
No Colorado state estate tax or inheritance tax.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
Julesburg, CO 80737
(970) 474-3336
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
CLERK & RECORDER (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Elections)
315 Cedar St., Julesburg, CO 80737
(970) 474-3346
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health/Human Services
Julesburg, CO 80737
(970) 474-3346
CO Benefits / PEAK
(800) 536-5298
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Northeast Colorado Health Department (regional)
Services: Basic public health; immunizations; vital records; limited services
Hospital: Sedgwick County Health Center (Julesburg – small critical access clinic); Sterling Regional for hospital services; very limited
Notes: Very small healthcare district; Sterling or Denver for significant care; behavioral health in isolated rural community
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County Facts
County Seat: Julesburg
Population: 2,300
Area: 549 sq mi
Established: 1889
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