Colorado State Courts

General Civil Case Cover Sheet

(Prepared for Use in Colorado District & County Courts)

[// GUIDANCE: This template is modeled on the official Colorado form (currently JDF 601) and Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure (“C.R.C.P.”) 3(c) & 16.1. It is NOT a substitute for the most recent official form issued by the Colorado Judicial Branch. Always confirm that no mandatory form revisions, local rules, or fee adjustments have occurred since the date of use.]

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Court & Case Caption
   a. Court: District / County Court of Colorado
   b. County: [COUNTY]
   c. Court Address: [COURT STREET, CITY, ZIP]
   d. Telephone: [COURT PHONE]

2. Parties
   • Plaintiff(s): [PLAINTIFF FULL LEGAL NAME]
   • Defendant(s): [DEFENDANT FULL LEGAL NAME]

3. Attorney for Filing Party (if any)
   • Name: [ATTORNEY NAME] (Atty. Reg. No. [BAR NO.])
   • Firm: [LAW FIRM NAME]
   • Address: [FIRM ADDRESS]
   • Phone: [PHONE] | Fax: [FAX] | E-Mail: [EMAIL]

4. Case Number: ______
   (Clerk’s office to complete upon filing)

II. STATISTICAL INFORMATION & CASE CATEGORIZATION

Check ONE primary category and ONE sub-category that best describes the principal claim for relief:

A. Torts
☐ Auto Personal Injury   ☐ Premises Liability
☐ Medical Malpractice   ☐ Intentional Tort
☐ Product Liability    ☐ Other Tort ___

B. Contracts
☐ Commercial   ☐ Consumer Credit
☐ Construction  ☐ Insurance
☐ Landlord–Tenant ☐ Other Contract ___

C. Real Property
☐ Quiet Title   ☐ Foreclosure
☐ Eminent Domain ☐ Boundary / Easement
☐ Mechanic’s Lien ☐ Other Real Property ___

D. Civil Rights
☐ Employment   ☐ Discrimination
☐ § 1983     ☐ Other Civil Rights _______

E. Other Civil
☐ Declaratory Judgment ☐ Injunctive Relief Only
☐ Rule 106 Review   ☐ Other Statutory ______

[// GUIDANCE: For actions governed by specialized dockets (e.g., probate, domestic relations, juvenile, or mental-health cases) use the corresponding Colorado Judicial Branch cover sheet instead.]

III. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY & PROCEDURAL TRACK SELECTION

1. Monetary Relief Sought:
   • Actual Damages: $ [AMOUNT]
   • Punitive/Exemplary: $ [AMOUNT OR “N/A”]
   • Non-Monetary Relief: [INJUNCTIVE / DECLARATORY / OTHER]

2. C.R.C.P. 16.1 Simplified Procedure
   Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 16.1(a):
   ☐ This case is subject to Simplified Procedure (total damages ≤ $100,000, exclusive of interest & costs).
   ☐ This case is excluded because:
   ☐ Damages exceed $100,000.
   ☐ Party requests jury of six and files written notice per Rule 16.1(d).
   ☐ Other statutory exception (identify): ______.

3. Jury Demand
   ☐ Jury of 6   ☐ Jury of 12   ☐ No Jury Demanded

IV. RELATED MATTERS & CONSOLIDATION

1. Identify any related Colorado state or federal cases (by caption, court, and case number):

2. ☐ Motion to consolidate will be filed.

V. FILING FEE CALCULATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION

1. Statutory Filing Fee (see C.R.S. § 13-32-101 and Colorado Judicial Branch “Schedule of Fees”):
   • District Court Civil Complaint > $15,000   $ 235.00
   • District Court Civil Complaint ≤ $15,000   $ 85.00
   • County Court Complaint > $15,000     $ 97.00
   • County Court Complaint ≤ $15,000     $ 55.00
   [// GUIDANCE: Fee amounts change periodically by statute or Chief Justice Directive. Verify the current fee schedule (Form JDF 1) on filing date.]

2. Method of Payment
   ☐ Cash  ☐ Check  ☐ Money Order  ☐ Credit Card (if accepted)

3. Fee Waiver / Deferral
   ☐ Motion for Waiver of Filing Fee (JDF 205) attached.

VI. SERVICE OF PROCESS INFORMATION

1. Primary Address for Each Defendant for Service:
   • Defendant 1: [ADDRESS]
   • Defendant 2: [ADDRESS]
   [Add additional lines as required]

2. Preferred Manner of Service (check all that apply):
   ☐ Personal  ☐ Waiver & Acceptance  ☐ Certified Mail

VII. CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE

I, [ATTORNEY / PRO SE PARTY NAME], certify under C.R.C.P. 11 that the information provided on this Civil Case Cover Sheet is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this document, along with all required filing fees or fee-waiver documentation, is being filed contemporaneously with the Complaint or initial pleading as required by C.R.C.P. 3(c).

Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

Signature

☐ Attorney for Plaintiff  ☐ Pro Se Plaintiff

Print Name: ______
Address: _____
Phone: ______
E-Mail: _____

VIII. CLERK’S OFFICE USE ONLY (Do Not Complete)

• Filing Fee Paid   ☐ YES ☐ NO  Amount: $_
• Fee Waived / Deferred ☐ YES ☐ NO  Order Date: _
• Case Category Entered: _____
• Case Number Assigned: ___
• Initial Division / Room: ________

[// GUIDANCE FOR PRACTITIONERS]
1. Attach this cover sheet as the first page behind the caption page of the Complaint.
2. File one cover sheet per new civil action; do not file separate sheets for each party.
3. If additional space is needed for party names or addresses, attach “Exhibit A – Supplemental Party Information” and reference it in the caption.
4. For e-filings via ICCES (Colorado Courts E-Filing), select the correct case class and subclass to ensure automated fee assessment.
5. Retain proof of payment and a time-stamped copy of this sheet for your records; some divisions require production at initial case management.

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