Chaffee County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Chaffee County, CO. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Salida area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$7,500
Court
Chaffee Combined Court
Courthouse Location
Chaffee Combined Court
142 Crestone Avenue
Salida, CO 81201
How to File in Chaffee County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in Chaffee County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Colorado small claims court guide →