The Civil unit – montrose county sheriff’s office
The Civil Unit is responsible for a broad range of essential services on behalf of Montrose County. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Service of civil process (e.g., delivery of court documents)
- Execution of court-ordered evictions
- Delivery of legal documents pertaining to civil litigation, such as summonses, subpoenas, writs of restitution, and various court orders
Please note: While the Civil Unit is committed to the accurate and timely delivery of legal documents, staff members are not authorized to provide legal advice related to the papers they serve.
Civil Process Information Sheet
The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office accepts financial payment in the form of cash, check, debit card, or credit card.
- All fees include a notary and return of service form.
- A prepayment of $50.00 is required for all summons and complaints, and similar paperwork.
- Mileage is $0.36 per mile, round trip from the sheriff’s office in Montrose or Naturita to the address of service and back. If more than one set of papers is served at the same address, only one mileage fee is charged. Mileage is rounded to a whole number. Refunds under $5.00 will be applied to mileage. Mileage is included in the cost of garnishments.
- When actual costs for any service provided are less than the service fee or deposit provided, a refund will be issued by check.
Execution of Writ of Restitution – Informational Sheet
Colorado Courts Guide to Residential Evictions This is a link to the Colorado Judicial guide and the court forms on the court’s website.
After opening the link above, scroll down to “Guides”. This state-authored JDF-100 (PDF) guide is designed to address frequently asked questions and provide a step-by-step overview of the residential eviction process. There is also a video guide that may be of assistance.
Important Notice in the guide – Step 3: Personal Service
While Step 3 indicates that service must be completed at least seven (7) days before the return date, please note that if you intend for the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office to serve the documents, we must receive the paperwork no fewer than ten (10) days before the return date. This additional time is necessary to ensure timely and proper service.
This step is essential. Failure to have the documents served correctly and within the required timeframe may result in dismissal of your case by the court. If that occurs, you will be required to restart the eviction process from the beginning.
Contact: Montrose – Olathe
970-252-4023
1200 North Grand Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
Email: mcsocivil@montrosecounty.net
Attn: Tawna Caddy
contact: nucla-naturita-redvale – paradox – bedrock
970- 864-7334
P.O. Box 128
Naturita CO 81422
Email: baschmalz@montrosecounty.net
Attn: Beverly Schmalz
Because the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office is not permitted to offer legal advice, we are providing the following list of resources that may help address any questions or concerns you might have:
- Your attorney
- Colorado Housing Connects – 844-926-6632
- Colorado Foreclosure Hotline – 877-601-4673