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CO County Guide

Kit Carson County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (County Court) • Population: 7,087

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

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

Kit Carson County Combined Court

Address

1650 Donelan, Suite 301, Burlington, CO 80807

Local Tips

  • Part of Colorado's 13th Judicial District
  • Colorado small claims limit is $7,500

How to File in Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County, Colorado, visit your local courthouse at 1650 Donelan, Suite 301, Burlington, CO 80807 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 Kit Carson County.

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

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

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