$7,500Claim Limit
$55–$100Filing Fee
3 yrsSOL Period
15 daysAppeal Window
Colorado Small Claims Rules
| Court Name | County Court — Small Claims Division |
| Claim Limit | $7,500 ($7,500 for businesses) |
| Filing Fee | ~$55–$100 (varies by claim amount and county) |
| Statute of Limitations | 3 years for most contract disputes |
| Attorneys | ✗ Attorneys NOT allowed Attorneys are NOT allowed during the hearing (but may help prepare) |
| Service of Process | Sheriff or certified mail |
| Appeal Deadline | 15 days from judgment |
| Judgment Valid For | 6 years |
| Online Filing | ✗ In-person required |
| Official Court Website | https://www.courts.state.co.us → |
Colorado Security Deposit Rules
| Return Deadline | 30 days (60 days if tenant disputes deductions) |
| Penalty for Violation | 3× the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney fees |
| Wages SOL | 2 years |
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What You Need to Know About Colorado Small Claims
Colorado small claims are filed in County Court. Attorneys may not appear at the hearing itself, though they can help you prepare. Colorado has strong tenant protections — landlords who wrongfully withhold deposits face triple damages.
Filing Tips for Colorado
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Attorneys cannot appear at the hearing — both parties represent themselves
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Colorado's triple damage penalty for wrongful deposit withholding is one of the strongest in the US
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The appeal window is only 15 days — act quickly if you want to appeal
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File in the county where the defendant lives or where the transaction occurred
Common Cases in Colorado
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