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Small Claims Fee Limit in Colorado

Colorado small claims court can hear cases seeking up to $7,500 in damages, as set by Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-6-403(1)(a). This limit caps the total amount a party may demand, including any claim for money or property, excluding court costs and interest. The statute does not allow a plaintiff to waive part of a larger claim to fall under the cap; the actual amount in controversy must be $7,500 or less. The worked example below illustrates how a claim at this threshold is handled. For claims exceeding this figure, the case must be filed in a higher court. Consult the official statute linked above for the complete jurisdictional rules, and use the calculator to estimate your specific demand.

Governing authority

In Colorado, the small claims fee limit rule is set by Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-6-403(1)(a) (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-6-403(1)(a) (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction) (https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-13.pdf).

Colorado small claims fee limit: the verified value is $7,500 under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-6-403(1)(a) (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-6-403(1)(a) (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction) (https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-13.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the small claims fee limit calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.