Civil Process

A summons notifies the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and that they must respond within a specified time frame.

Required Information:

• Complete name and address of the person to be served
• Physical description (if available)
• Work address (if known)
• Phone number (if available)

A subpoena is a court order requiring a person to appear at a specific time and place to testify or produce documents.

Types:

• Subpoena ad testificandum: Requires testimony
• Subpoena duces tecum: Requires production of documents

These orders protect individuals from harassment, domestic abuse, or other threatening behavior.

Types We Serve:

• Temporary Protection Orders (TPO)
• Permanent Protection Orders
• Civil Protection Orders
• Emergency Protection Orders

Note: Service of protection orders is prioritized for safety reasons.

After a court orders an eviction, the Sheriff's Office serves the writ of restitution and coordinates the physical removal if necessary.

Process:

1. Landlord obtains writ of restitution from court
2. Writ is filed with Civil Unit
3. Deputy serves notice to vacate
4. If tenant hasn't vacated, physical removal is scheduled

For more information about the eviction process, visit the Colorado Judicial Branch residential evictions page.

Garnishment orders allow creditors to collect debts directly from a debtor's wages, bank accounts, or other property.

Types:

• Wage garnishments
• Bank account levies
• Property levies