Civil Unit
The Civil Unit accepts papers for service of process in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Hours
Walk-in: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Phones: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
The office is closed on all legal holidays
Location
Jefferson County Administration and Courts Building
100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1520
Golden, Colorado 80419
Phone
303-271-6580
Directions
From westbound I-70 turn right on West Colfax to Sixth Avenue. Turn right on Sixth Avenue onto Johnson Road (next stop light). The next left turn brings you directly in front of the Administration and Courts Building. Follow signs for public parking.
From westbound Sixth Avenue, continue past the Hwy 40 intersection to Johnson Road (next stop light). Turn right on Johnson Road, and the next left turn brings you directly in front of the Administration and Courts Building. Follow signs for public parking.
From C470, take the 6th Avenue east exit. Go straight at the stop light. The street becomes Johnson Road. The first left brings you directly to the front of the Administration and Courts Building. Follow signs for public parking.
Protection Orders (Restraining Orders)
If you need to report a violation that has already occurred, call the law enforcement agency where the violation occurred. For information on how to obtain a restraining order, call the court clerk in the county where you reside. For the Jefferson County Court Clerk, call 303-271-6228.
Evictions
The Sheriff's Office cannot give legal advice. If you have a landlord/tenant dispute, we recommend you call the Jeffco Action Center at 303-237-7704. The basic steps in the eviction process are as follows:
- Notice to Vacate or Demand for Compliance or Possession
- Summons and Unlawful Detainer
- Writ of Restitution, service and execution
Fees for Service
All service of process requires payment in advance. Please make your check payable to Jefferson County Sheriff. The following types of papers are $35 per service, plus mileage:
- Summons
- Summons & Complaint
- Summons & Petition
- Temporary Restraining Order
- Interrogatories
- Notice and Summons to Appear
- Demand for Payment (service)
- Citations
The following types of papers are $20 per service plus mileage:
- Garnishments
- Wage Assignments
The fee for a Writ of Restitution to be executed is $130 plus mileage. For fees and other information regarding sheriff's sales, contact a clerk at 303-271-6580.
Fees for all out-of-state papers are $37 per service plus mileage, except for garnishments and wage assignments, which are $22 plus mileage. All out-of-state papers are notarized and are served personally, unless otherwise indicated in writing.
Mileage Fees
Mileage fees are based on zip codes -- download a PDF showing fees. For more information, contact the Civil Unit.
Last Modified:
Mar 28, 2009 10:17 PM
