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Small Claims Court in Delta County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Delta County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Delta County

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Delta
Delta County Combined Courts: Small Claims
501 Palmer Street, #338, Delta, CO, 81416
(970) 874-6280

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Small claims filings from Delta County are handled at Delta County Combined Courts: Small Claims in Delta. Delta County covers 9 ZIP codes, including the Austin, Cedaredge and Cory areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Delta County

Small claims in Delta County

Residents of Delta County, Colorado, which has a population of 32,215, can file small claims cases at the Delta County Combined Courts: Small Claims, located at 501 Palmer Street, #338, in the town of Delta, 81416. Small claims matters here are handled through the Colorado County Court, and the claim limit is $7,500. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, and the court can be reached by telephone at (970) 874-6280 or online at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/delta-county. The county covers communities including Austin, Cedaredge, Cory, Crawford, Delta, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Lazear, and Paonia, along with ZIP codes such as 81410, 81413, 81414, 81415, 81418, 81419, 81420, and 81428. Delta County lies near Mesa County, Montrose County, and Garfield County, each of which operates its own county court for matters arising within its own boundaries.

Where Delta County hears these cases

Delta County Combined Courts: Small Claims

501 Palmer Street, #338, Delta, CO 81416
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Delta County at a glance

Population32,215
Court sits inDelta
Court systemColorado County Court
Claim limit$7,500
ZIP codes in county9
Towns and cities9
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Delta County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Austin, Cedaredge, Cory, Crawford, Delta, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Lazear, Paonia.

ZIP codes:

814108141381414814158141681418814198142081428

Delta County in context

Delta County is the 18th most populous of Colorado's 64 counties, with about 32,215 residents. Delta County Combined Courts: Small Claims, in Delta, is about 18 miles from the Mesa County courthouse in Grand Junction and 10 miles from the Montrose County courthouse in Montrose.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Delta County

$7,500
Maximum claim
$7,500 maximum
$31–$55
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Limited
Lawyer at hearing
Court may limit lawyers

Rules set by Colorado

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Delta County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $500: $31
  • Claims over $500: $55
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Delta County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $7,500.
What does it cost to file?+
$31–$55.
Where do you file?+
At Delta County Combined Courts: Small Claims.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Delta County Combined Courts: Small Claims, 501 Palmer Street, #338, Delta, CO 81416. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (970) 874-6280.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Austin, Cedaredge, Cory, Crawford, Delta, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Lazear, Paonia.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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