Colorado Eviction court process & timeline
How does the eviction court process work in Colorado?
The summons orders the tenant to appear and answer 7 to 14 days after it is issued, and no default judgment for possession may be entered before close of business on the appearance date.
Verified Source: C.R.S. § 13-40-111(1) · last checked 2026-10-23
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