Addresses and information on Colorado small claims courts and filings.
A person can file a claim in small claims court if he/she has a dispute involving a certain amount of money with another person, company or government agency.
Most common claims in small claims courts involve:
Things to bring to court:
Original copies of all papers you need to help prove the case (contracts, letters, rental agreements, canceled checks, deeds, repair bills, IOUs, diagrams, written damage estimates, photographs or even drawings.)
2 photocopies of every original document. (one for the defendant, one for the court)
The piece of clothing or the appliance damaged by the defendant, if that's the case.
Any witness that could help the case. Some judges allow notarized statements by witness that cannot appear in court.
Small Claims Courts Requirements:
Hearing dates are usually set on some evenings or on Saturday (once a month.)
Hearing is scheduled within 40 days in most cases (up to 70 days if one litigant does not live in the same county).
Denver City & County Government Small Claims Division Arvada, CO 80002 Phone:(303) 640`3051
Media Claims Unit 6th St Bldg 67 Denver, CO 80202 Phone:(800) 772`1213
Colorado Springs Teen Court 224 E Kiowa St Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1707 Phone:(719) 475`7815
The amount that could be recovered is limited, and it varies from state to state (usually from $1,500 to 10,000 Dollars.)
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