Civil Unit Services
Civil Process
The Civil Unit serves legal documents and enforces court orders throughout Jefferson County.
What do you need?
Start the Information Sheet
Fill out the civil process form online and generate a ready-to-submit PDF.
How to submit & fees
Where to bring or mail documents, what's required, and the full fee and mileage schedule.
Eviction process
The three steps of serving eviction paperwork and what to include on your filing.
Sheriff sales
Upcoming foreclosure and execution sales, sale times, and in-person bidding details.
Public Notice: Civil Service Mileage Fee Update
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit wishes to inform the public that the mileage fees assessed for the service of civil process will be updated effective .
All requests for service received on or after July 13, 2026 will be subject to the revised mileage fee schedule. Individuals, attorneys, businesses, and other agencies utilizing the services of the Civil Unit are encouraged to review the updated fee information prior to submitting requests for service.
Questions regarding the revised mileage fees or civil process procedures may be directed to the Civil Unit during normal business hours at (303) 271-6580.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office remains committed to providing professional, reliable, and responsive service to the residents and communities we serve.
Posted June 9, 2026 — Kelly England, Sergeant
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit
100 Jefferson County Parkway, #1520, Golden, CO 80419
About Civil Process
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Civil Unit is responsible for serving civil process documents and enforcing court orders. We serve documents throughout Jefferson County in accordance with Colorado law and the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Documents We Serve
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. The eviction process has three steps that you, as the plaintiff (landlord/owner), are responsible for completing.
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
How to Submit Documents
In Person
Bring your documents to the Civil Unit at:
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office — Civil Unit
100 Jefferson County Parkway, Ste 1520
Golden, CO 80419
By Mail
Mail documents with check or money order to:
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Civil Unit
100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1520
Golden, CO 80419
Required for All Submissions
- Original documents
- Complete service address for the person to be served
- Payment for service fees
- Self-addressed stamped envelope (for return of proof of service)
- Completed Civil Process Information Sheet
Ready to file?
Complete the Civil Process Information Sheet online to generate a ready-to-submit PDF, or download a blank copy to fill out by hand.
Fee Schedule
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Service (per person) | $35.00 + mileage |
| Execution of Eviction (Writ of Restitution) | $130.00 + mileage |
| Posting of Writ | $35.00 + mileage |
| Levy | $50.00 + costs |
| Garnishment | $20.00 + costs |
A second serve at the same address is an additional $10.
Payment accepted: Cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card. Make checks payable to "Jefferson County Sheriff." Mileage is charged by ZIP code — see the mileage fee schedule below.
Mileage Fees — Effective
Mileage for the service of civil papers is charged by ZIP code, calculated as round-trip travel from the Civil Office to the center of each ZIP code at $0.725 per mile (26 U.S.C. 162; C.R.S. 30-11-107), rounded down to the nearest $0.25.
| ZIP Code | Round-Trip Mileage | Civil Charge |
|---|---|---|
| 80002 | 14 | $10.00 |
| 80003 | 20 | $14.50 |
| 80004 | 15 | $10.75 |
| 80005 | 18 | $13.00 |
| 80007 | 18 | $13.00 |
| 80020 | 28 | $20.25 |
| 80021 | 24 | $17.25 |
| 80030 | 24 | $17.25 |
| 80031 | 24 | $17.25 |
| 80033 | 13 | $9.25 |
| 80123 | 22 | $15.75 |
| 80127 | 29 | $21.00 |
| 80128 | 27 | $19.50 |
| 80212 | 17 | $12.25 |
| 80214 | 15 | $10.75 |
| 80215 | 11 | $7.75 |
| 80225 | 9 | $6.50 |
| 80226 | 12 | $8.50 |
| 80227 | 14 | $10.00 |
| 80228 | 9 | $6.50 |
| 80232 | 13 | $9.25 |
| 80235 | 16 | $11.50 |
| 80401 | 7 | $5.00 |
| 80403 | 18 | $13.00 |
| 80419 | 0 | $0.00 |
| 80425 | 53 | $38.25 |
| 80433 | 33 | $23.00 |
| 80439 | 19 | $13.75 |
| 80453 | 11 | $7.75 |
| 80454 | 15 | $10.75 |
| 80457 | 15 | $10.75 |
| 80465 | 18 | $13.00 |
| 80470 | 53 | $38.25 |
If the service address ZIP code is not listed, contact the Civil Unit at (303) 271-6580 for the applicable mileage charge.
Contact Civil Unit
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Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
