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Eviction Summons (Form 1A and JDF 186 SC)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective August 1, 2025

This form is an Eviction Summons that officially tells a tenant they are involved in a court case about whether they must leave their home or business unit. It explains that the landlord has filed a Complaint detailing the reasons for the eviction and what the landlord wants the court to decide.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a landlord starts an eviction case against a tenant in court. It informs the tenant about the case and what steps they need to take next.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Do I have to pay a fee to file this or respond?
The form states that there are no filing or service fees for Tenants in Eviction Cases.
What happens if I do not respond to this summons?
If you do not file a written Answer or attend the meeting, the judge might enter a default judgment against you, which could mean you have to move out and pay money to the landlord.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2025.

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