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CO County Guide

Elbert County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (County Court) • Population: 26,062

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

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

Elbert County Combined Court

Address

751 Ute Avenue, PO Box 232, Kiowa, CO 80117

Local Tips

  • Colorado small claims limit is $7,500
  • Email: elbertclerk@judicial.state.co.us

How to File in Elbert 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 Elbert 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 Elbert County, Colorado, visit your local courthouse at 751 Ute Avenue, PO Box 232, Kiowa, CO 80117 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 Elbert County.

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

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

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