🏔 Colorado FED Eviction Complaint
Forcible Entry & Detainer Complaint — County Court Filing
FILE ONLY AFTER NOTICE EXPIRES: A Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) complaint is filed in Colorado County Court to begin the formal eviction process. You must serve a proper eviction notice first and wait for the full notice period to expire before filing. File at the County Court in the county where the property is located. Do not file if the tenant has paid or cured the violation.
📋 Case Information
👔 Plaintiff (Landlord)
👤 Defendant (Tenant)
Name all occupants. List every adult occupant by name, including anyone not on the lease. Use “and all other occupants” at the end. Failure to name all occupants can lead to dismissal or complicate the writ of restitution.
🏠 Rental Property
📄 Grounds for Eviction
💰 Amounts Owed (if applicable)
📄 How Notice Was Served
📋 Relief Requested
✍ Plaintiff Signature
By signing, the plaintiff certifies that the information in this complaint is true and correct to the best of their knowledge, and that all required notices were properly served and the full notice period has expired.
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A Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) complaint is the formal court document that begins the eviction process in Colorado County Court. Under C.R.S. § 13-40-111, landlords must file the FED complaint in the county where the property is located after the applicable notice period has expired without the tenant curing or vacating.
Pre-Filing Requirements
- Proper notice must be served first — you cannot file before the notice period expires
- Wait the full notice period plus one day before filing
- Do not accept rent after the notice period expires — this may restart the process
- Have proof of service ready — the court will require it
Colorado FED Filing Steps
| Step | Action | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serve proper eviction notice | Day 0 |
| 2 | Wait full notice period | 3, 10, or 21 days |
| 3 | File FED complaint at County Court | Day after deadline |
| 4 | Court issues summons; sheriff serves tenant | 1–5 days after filing |
| 5 | Hearing held | Typically 7–14 days after service |
| 6 | Judgment and Writ of Restitution issued (if landlord wins) | At hearing or shortly after |
| 7 | Sheriff executes writ if tenant doesn't vacate | After writ issued |
Filing Fees (approximate)
Colorado County Court FED filing fees vary by county but generally run $85–$135 for the complaint plus additional fees for service. Check your specific County Court's website for current fee schedules.
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. Colorado FED procedures are technical and errors can result in dismissal. Many counties have their own FED forms — check with your specific County Court before filing. Consultation with a qualified Colorado eviction attorney is strongly recommended.
