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CO County Guide

Custer County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (County Court) • Population: 4,704

$7,500
Maximum Claim
$31 - $55
Filing Fees
30-90 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

Custer County Combined Court

Address

205 South 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252

Local Tips

  • Part of Colorado's 11th Judicial District
  • Colorado small claims limit is $7,500

How to File in Custer County

1

Determine if your case qualifies for Colorado small claims court (up to $7,500)

2

Send a written demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the Custer County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (County Court)

4

Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit

5

Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses

6

Attend the in-person hearing and present your case

Statute of Limitations in Colorado

6 years
Written Contracts
6 years
Oral Contracts
2 years
Property Damage

Important Rules in Colorado

No attorneys in initial hearing
Mandatory mediation in some counties

Frequently Asked Questions

To file a small claims case in Custer County, Colorado, visit your local courthouse at 205 South 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252 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 Custer County.

In Colorado, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Custer County small claims hearings.

From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Colorado typically takes 30-90 days. Timelines in Custer County may vary depending on court schedules.

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