Evictions
The following information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about your case. Our intent is to provide the public with general guidelines as to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office procedures for serving and executing evictions within Clear Creek County. Forms and instructions for evictions and other Colorado civil legal process can be located at www.courts.state.co.us. Click on the "Forms" tab, click on Main Category "County Civil", and click on "Eviction (FED)".
(SFED) Summons in Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer
A Summons in Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer / Eviction is the summons that is obtained by the Plaintiff(s) (landlord) via the court requiring the Defendant(s) (tenant) to appear for a hearing to determine if the court shall order an eviction restoring possession of the premises (rental property) to the rightful owner (landlord). “Personal” service or service by “Posting” must be effected at least 5 business days before the Court date.
OUR REQUIREMENTS TO SERVE A (SFED)
- Prepayment of Service/Mileage Fee (see Civil Process Fees)
- Determine "TYPE" Service Required -- "PERSONAL" or "POSTING"
- Provide Service Information- Defendant(s)/tenants name and address
- Provide two (2) copies of documents to be served
- Provide Plaintiff(s)/landlords "Return of Service" Information
- Provide Self Addressed Stamped Envelope for return of service
Writ of Restitution
A Writ of Restitution is the court order that instructs the Sheriff or his designee to physically remove the tenant and his property from the landlord’s property. A Writ of Restitution is only valid for 45 days from issuance.
OUR REQUIREMENTS TO EXECUTE A WRIT OF RESTITUTION
- Prepayment of Service/Mileage Fee (see Civil Process Fees)
- Provide two (2) copies of documents to be executed
- Provide "Return of Service" Information
- Provide Self Addressed Stamped Envelope for return of service
- The Eviction (lockout/removal) of a tenant will be scheduled once a deputy has "posted" a copy of the writ along with a warning notice from the Sheriff's Office.
- Evictions are only scheduled on Tuesday’s or Thursday’s at 2:30pm. There may be a waiting period for the next available eviction date.
- A deputy will stand by for up to two (2) hours to keep the peace. A charge of $50.00 per hour will be charged for evictions lasting more than two (2) hours.
- The Sheriff’s Office requires the landlord/agent be present at the scheduled time of eviction and must provide adequate manpower, supplies and services necessary to complete the eviction in two (2) hours by removing all property from the dwellings and the property.
- Abandoned pets will be turned over to Animal Control.
- Under Colorado law, the deputy is immune from civil liability for any damage to a tenant’s personal property that was removed. A landlord who complies with the lawful direction of the deputy executing the Writ is also immune from civil and criminal liability.
CANCELLATION POLICY: A 12 hour notice must be given to cancel a scheduled eviction. If notice is not given, you will be charged a fee of $50.00 to cover processing, administrative costs and deputy call-in.
Phone inquiries can be made by calling (303) 679-2348, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm.
Service requests may be made in person by coming to the administrative offices of the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office located at 405 Argentine St. in Georgetown, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8am–5pm. Or, may be mailed to, Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Civil Division, P.O. Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 80444
