Bent County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (County Court) • Population: 5,650
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Bent County Combined Court
Address
725 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, CO 81054
Phone
(719) 456-1353Court Website
https://www.courts.state.co.usLocal Tips
- Part of Colorado's 16th Judicial District
- Colorado small claims limit is $7,500
How to File in Bent County
Determine if your case qualifies for Colorado small claims court (up to $7,500)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Bent County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (County Court)
Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit
Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses
Attend the in-person hearing and present your case
Statute of Limitations in Colorado
Important Rules in Colorado
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Bent County, Colorado, visit your local courthouse at 725 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, CO 81054 or the Small Claims Court (County Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($31 - $55), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $7,500.
The maximum you can sue for in Colorado small claims court is $7,500. This limit applies to all counties including Bent County.
In Colorado, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Bent County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Colorado typically takes 30-90 days. Timelines in Bent County may vary depending on court schedules.
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