El Paso County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (County Court) • Population: 730,395
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
El Paso County Judicial Building
Address
270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone
(719) 452-5000Court Website
https://www.courts.state.co.usLocal Tips
- Self-Help Center in Room S116: (719) 452-5100
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Colorado small claims limit is $7,500
How to File in El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso County, Colorado, visit your local courthouse at 270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 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 El Paso County.
In Colorado, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in El Paso County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Colorado typically takes 30-90 days. Timelines in El Paso County may vary depending on court schedules.
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