Know your rights, where to get help and ways to help yourself
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Forms and Instructions
Complete and Print Out Small Claims Forms Online
(Separate Website)
This is available for individuals who need to complete the court forms necessary to file a Small Claims action in Colorado.
By: Colorado Legal Services
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Spanish / Español
Small Claims - Court Instructions The Colorado State Judicial Branch website has free instructions for both plaintiffs and defendants in small claims actions.
By: Colorado State Judicial Branch
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to File a Small Claims Case
Do you know proper procedure for filing a Small Claims case in Colorado? Learn more by watching this Small Claims Clinic video.
By: Colorado Legal Services
Small Claims Handbook - A Guide for Non-Lawyers
(Separate Website)
Information on the following topics:
Is Small Claims Court right for you?
Settling vs. Go To court
Procedures
Know Your Case: The Judge Can't
Basic Collection Procedures
By: Colorado State Court Administrator's Office
Office of Dispute Resolution
(Separate Website)
If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch.
By: Colorado Judicial Branch
Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems.
By: Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado
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