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Small claims in Eagle County covers money disputes up to $7,500 and runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Eagle County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
Small claims in Eagle County are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case based on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Eagle County covers 12 ZIP codes, including the Avon, Basalt and Bond areas. Small claims filings from Eagle County are handled at Eagle County Justice Center in Eagle.
Paper filing is the route at this court, either in person or by post. Squabble puts the documents together in the form the clerk expects.
Parts of the small claims list can be heard remotely, though it varies with the court and the case.
Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.
Residents of Eagle County, Colorado, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Colorado County Court, which hears claims up to $7,500. Cases are handled at the Eagle County Justice Center, located at 885 Chambers Ave P.O. Box 597 in Eagle, 81631. The courthouse can be reached at (970) 328-6373, and further information is posted at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/eagle-county. Its hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it is closed Saturday and Sunday. The county has a population of 54,330 and covers communities including Avon, Basalt, Edwards, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, and Wolcott, along with ZIP codes such as 80423, 81620, 81632, 81645, and 81657. Eagle County lies near Summit County, Lake County, and Pitkin County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse during its posted hours.
Eagle County covers these 11 towns and cities:
Avon, Basalt, Bond, Burns, Eagle, Edwards, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, Wolcott.
ZIP codes:
With about 54,330 residents, Eagle County ranks 15th by population among the 64 counties of Colorado. Eagle County Justice Center, in Eagle, is about 21 miles from the Summit County courthouse in Breckenridge and 16 miles from the Pitkin County courthouse in Aspen.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Where the dispute arose does not set venue in this state; where they live does.
Splitting a single claim across multiple filings to dodge the ceiling is not permitted.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
Colorado small claims court is designed for self-representation, and attorneys generally may not appear except in limited roles (for example, a party who is an attorney, or a qualifying full-time employee or officer of a business that is a party). Colo. Rev. Stat. 13-6-407 and the court's own summons form (JDF 250) provide that a party who wants attorney representation files a Notice of Representation of Attorney (JDF 256) at least 7 days before the trial date, after which the other side may also be represented by counsel.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
They are the same across all 12 Eagle County ZIP codes, from 80423 onward. Eagle County Justice Center is the courthouse listed for Eagle County.
Debts up to $7,500 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Eagle County takes in Avon, Basalt and Bond and the rest of the county. Eagle County has about 54,330 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Write up what is owed on the claim form, select the courthouse, and settle the filing fee.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
Eagle County Justice Center publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Eagle County Justice Center lists (970) 328-6373 as its number.
Once the case is on file, the law requires the other side to be told about it formally. That step is service of process, and the papers cannot normally come from your own hand. Colorado courts usually take delivery by delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it, personal delivery by an approved server or the sheriff or constable.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
Courts set their own cut-off for how many days before the hearing notice must land. The clerk gives you that date along with the hearing date. Service within 15 days of hearing. Proof of service any time before hearing.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Eagle County include places such as Avon, Basalt and Bond. Summit County and Lake County are the counties nearest to Eagle County.
The law fixes how long you have, counted from the dispute itself. A case brought later can be refused outright.
| Kind of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
The same periods apply in Eagle County as in nearby Summit County and Lake County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one Eagle County ZIP code to another, 80423 included.
Money owed under a contract in Colorado generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Colo. Rev. Stat. §5-12-102).
Want to estimate what interest adds to your claim? Use the Squabble interest calculator to see the running total before you file.
Eagle County is under the same state rate as nearby Summit County and Lake County. The rate above is the one for Eagle County, population about 54,330.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File with the Eagle County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $35–$55 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.
Turn up on the day, in person or remotely where offered, present what happened, and take the decision.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Eagle County takes in filings from 12 ZIP codes, 80423 first in the list. Avon, Basalt and Bond are among the places in Eagle County that filings come from.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Eagle County Justice Center sits at the 81631 address shown above. Avon, Basalt and Bond are among the Eagle County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Some states permit part of the debtor's wages to be diverted to the judgment until it is cleared.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.
The judgment in an Eagle County case comes from Eagle County Justice Center in Eagle. Avon, Basalt and Bond are among the Eagle County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Eagle County case for you.
