Douglas County Government

Douglas County, Colorado provides a wide array of services aimed at ensuring public safety, health, welfare, infrastructure, and community quality of life. The county government operates under a Board of County Commissioners, which sets policy and oversees operations in areas such as law enforcement (including sheriff, courts, and district attorney functions), human and social services, and public health.

Some of the key services include:

Public Health & Community Health Services: Disease surveillance, mental and behavioral health education, clinical services like immunizations, reproductive health, maternal/child health programs, and emergency preparedness.

Human Services: Assistance programs that include food assistance (e.g. SNAP), Medicaid, child welfare, adult protection, financial and housing assistance, and support for vulnerable populations.

Infrastructure, Roads & Planning: Maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, drainage; subdivision regulations; land use planning; open space management; building and zoning oversight.

Clerk & Recorder Services: Election administration; voter registration; motor vehicle registration and licensing; property and other official document recordings; issuing marriage licenses; maintaining official meeting records.

Public Safety & Legal: Sheriff’s Office; Coroner’s Office; prosecutorial work; community justice services.

Other Support & Quality of Life Services: Parks, trails, open space & natural resources; veterans services; youth programs; maintaining county facilities; emergency support services; programs for the elderly and people with disabilities.