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JDF110

How to File a County Civil Lawsuit (money demand)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective May 1, 2025

This guide explains the steps for starting a civil lawsuit in a county court when the money being asked for is up to $25,000. It lists the forms needed at different stages of the case, from starting the lawsuit to getting a final judgment.

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Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This guide is used by people filing a civil lawsuit for money up to $25,000 in a county court. It walks the filer through the process of starting the case, having the case served, responding to the lawsuit, and what happens after a judgment is reached.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form?
This is a guide (JDF 110) that shows people how to handle a civil lawsuit for money up to $25,000 in a county court. It is not a form to fill out, but instructions for the process.
Who needs to file this?
The guide explains steps for both the person starting the case (plaintiff) and the person responding to the case (defendant).
Are there fees involved?
The guide mentions that filing fees are required when starting the case or when responding, but it also tells people they can submit a fee waiver.

Revision history

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

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