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Form 1

County Civil Summons

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2024

This form is a notice that a lawsuit has been started in county court. It tells the person named as the Defendant that they must respond to the court by a certain date or the court might make a decision without hearing from them.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person (the Plaintiff) files a lawsuit against another person (the Defendant) in county court. It officially notifies the Defendant of the lawsuit and the required next steps.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What does this form tell me to do?
It tells the Defendant that they must file an answer with the court or appear at the court on a specific date and time if they disagree with the complaint. Great care must be taken to follow the instructions provided. Great care must be taken to follow the instructions provided.
Do I have to pay money to file an answer?
The form states that when filing an answer, the person must pay a filing fee to the Clerk of the Court. If they are poor, they can ask the court to waive the fee by appearing at the date and time listed and filling out a financial affidavit.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect April 1, 2024.

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