Gilpin Combined Court
Filing information for Gilpin Combined Court in Black Hawk, CO. Part of the Gilpin County small claims court system.
Small claims in Colorado — the numbers that apply at this court
$7,500
maximum claim
from $31
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
2–3 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Colorado small claims guide · The form that starts a case (JDF 250): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Gilpin Combined Court
2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 200
Black Hawk, CO 80422
Mailing Address
Clerk of The Combined Court, 2960 Dory Hill Rd., Suite 200
Black Hawk, CO 80422
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Area Served
Gilpin County. Small claims cases are generally filed where the defendant lives, works, has a business office, or is a student, or where the real estate is located for certain cases (security deposit, restrictive covenant).
How to File at Gilpin Combined Court
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Colorado
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $7,500.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
3 yrs written contract · 3 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Gilpin Combined Court?
Filing fees in Colorado are set by the state and run from $31 to $55, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Colorado offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Gilpin County?
Small claims cases in Gilpin County are limited to $7,500. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Gilpin Combined Court?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Gilpin County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Where is Gilpin Combined Court, and when is it open?
Gilpin Combined Court is at 2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 200, Black Hawk, CO 80422. Posted hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Phone: (303) 582-5522. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Black Hawk?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.