C.R.S. Section 13-6-104
Original civil jurisdiction

(1)

On and after January 1, 2019, the county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in civil actions, suits, and proceedings in which the debt, damage, or value of the personal property claimed does not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars, including by way of further example, and not limitation, jurisdiction to hear and determine actions in tort and assess damages therein not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars. The county court shall also have jurisdiction of counterclaims in all such actions when the counterclaim does not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars.

(2)

The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in actions to foreclose liens pursuant to article 20 of title 38 and in cases of forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer, except when such cases involve the boundary or title to real property and except as provided in section 13-40-109. Judgment in the county court for rent, damages on account of unlawful detention, damages for injury to property, and damages incurred under article 20 of title 38 pursuant to this subsection (2) shall not exceed a total of twenty-five thousand dollars, exclusive of costs and attorney fees, nor shall the county court on and after January 1, 2019, have jurisdiction if the monthly rental value of the property exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars.

(3)

The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in petitions for change of name.

(4)

Repealed.

(5)

The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court to issue temporary and permanent civil restraining orders as provided in article 14 of this title.
(6)(Deleted by amendment, L. 99, p. 501, § 5, effective July 1, 1999.)(7) The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court to hear actions brought pursuant to section 25-8-607, C.R.S.

(8)

The county court shall have original jurisdiction in hearings concerning the impoundment of motor vehicles pursuant to section 42-13-106, C.R.S.
(9)(Deleted by amendment, L. 99, p. 501, § 5, effective July 1, 1999.)

Source: Section 13-6-104 — Original civil jurisdiction, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

13‑6‑101
Establishment 13‑6‑102
Court of record 13‑6‑103
Statewide jurisdiction 13‑6‑104
Original civil jurisdiction 13‑6‑105
Specific limits on civil jurisdiction 13‑6‑106
Original criminal jurisdiction 13‑6‑201
Classification of counties 13‑6‑202
Number of judges 13‑6‑203
Qualifications of judges 13‑6‑204
Activities of judges 13‑6‑205
Term and appointment of judges 13‑6‑206
Vacancies 13‑6‑208
Special associate, associate, and assistant county judges 13‑6‑209
Special associate and associate county judges - designated counties 13‑6‑211
Appointment of clerk 13‑6‑212
Duties of clerk 13‑6‑214
Other employees 13‑6‑215
Presiding judges 13‑6‑216
Judges to sit separately 13‑6‑217
Judges may sit en banc 13‑6‑218
Assignment of county judges and retired county judges to other courts authorized 13‑6‑219
Judge as party to a case - recusal of judge upon motion 13‑6‑301
Court rules 13‑6‑302
Terms of court 13‑6‑303
Place of holding court 13‑6‑304
Court facilities 13‑6‑305
Maintenance of records 13‑6‑306
Seal 13‑6‑307
Process 13‑6‑308
Juries 13‑6‑309
Verbatim record of proceedings 13‑6‑310
Appeals from county court 13‑6‑311
Appeals from county court - simplified procedure 13‑6‑401
Legislative declaration 13‑6‑402
Establishment of small claims division 13‑6‑403
Jurisdiction of small claims court - limitations 13‑6‑404
Clerk of the small claims court 13‑6‑405
Magistrate in small claims court 13‑6‑406
Schedule of hearings 13‑6‑407
Parties - representation 13‑6‑408
Counterclaims exceeding jurisdiction of small claims court - procedures - sanctions for improper assertion 13‑6‑409
Trial procedure 13‑6‑410
Appeal of a claim 13‑6‑411
Limitation on number of claims filed 13‑6‑411.5
Place of trial 13‑6‑412
Notice to public 13‑6‑413
Supreme court shall promulgate rules 13‑6‑414
No jury trial 13‑6‑415
Service of process 13‑6‑416
Facilities 13‑6‑417
Execution and proceedings subsequent to judgment 13‑6‑501
County court magistrates - qualifications - duties 13‑6‑502
Jury trials 13‑6‑503
Evidence offered by officer 13‑6‑504
Appeals procedure
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§ 13-6-104’s source at colorado​.gov