Lake County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (County Court) • Population: 7,436
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Lake County Combined Court
Address
505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461
Phone
(719) 486-0542Court Website
https://www.courts.state.co.usLocal Tips
- Part of Colorado's 5th Judicial District
- Colorado small claims limit is $7,500
How to File in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County, Colorado, visit your local courthouse at 505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461 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 Lake County.
In Colorado, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Lake County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Colorado typically takes 30-90 days. Timelines in Lake County may vary depending on court schedules.
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