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Lawyers generally need not be involved. However, there are still many detailed rules which must be carefully followed. You are strongly encouraged to review Colorado Revised Statutes §§ 13-6-401 through 417, and Colorado Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Court, Rules 501 through 521.

What is the maximum dollar amount for a small claim? The maximum amount is $7500 for a claim. If the claim amount exceeds $7,500 you may waive the balance over that amount and stay in Small Claims Court. However, you will not be able to collect the amount you waived.

What's the deadline to file a case in small claims court in Colorado? You don't have an unlimited amount of time to file a claim. You'll have to bring it within the statute of limitations period for your particular case. For example, the Colorado statute of limitations periods generally range from two to six years.

* You need to make sure to collect your money before your judgment expires. * If you were awarded a money judgment in County Court, it will expire 6 years from the date of the judgment. * If you were awarded a money judgment in District Court, it will expire 20 years from the date of the judgment.

Colorado's time limits for filing a civil action generally range from one to three years, but rent and debt collection actions have a six-year limit. The state also provides an extra year (three total) for personal injury and injury to property claims if a motor vehicle is involved.

In Small Claims Court in Colorado, people usually do not have lawyers and represent themselves, which is called ?proceeding pro se?. To file a Small Claims case, you will have to fill out and file forms with the court, pay a filing fee, and give the other person a copy of the forms, called service of process.