Civil Process
About the Civil Unit
The Civil Unit is responsible for the service of civil processes
These processes include, but are not limited to:
- Writ of Restitutions / Evictions
- Protection Orders
- Subpoenas
- Summons
- Citations
- Small Claims
- Garnishments
- Sheriff Sales
The Civil Unit receives approximately 300 civil process papers/orders per month.
A fee is charged for the Sheriff’s Office to complete the process, per C.R.S. 30-1-104.
Process information
General information sheet
Complete and include any documents submitted to the Civil Unit.
Civil Process - General Information Sheet (Revised 2020)
Civil service fees
- Fees are due at the time of service.
- If you are due a refund, it will be received within 3-4 weeks from the Mesa County Treasurer’s Office.
Civil Service Fees (Revised 2020)
Payment
- Cash
- Check or certified funds (make checks payable to Mesa County Sheriff’s Office)
- Credit card with an additional fee
Available services
Sheriff sales
Contact the Civil Unit at 970-244-3521 for information.
Foreclosures
Contact the Public Trustee’s Office:
Call 970-254-4180 or visit the Public Trustee website.
Protection orders
Civil Standby
Evictions
Resources
Civil Process - General Information Sheet (Revised 2020)
Contact information
Hours
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
Phone numbers
Direct: (970) 244-3521
Fax: (970) 244-3511 (Attn: Civil)
Mailing address
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Civil
PO Box 20,000-5016
Grand Junction, CO 81502
Location
215 Rice Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the civil process?
All forms to initiate a civil process can be obtained from County Court Clerk’s Office:
Location:
Mesa County Justice Center
125 North Spruce Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Call: 970-257-3640
What does it cost to serve civil papers?
Civil Service Fees (Revised 2020)
What type of information is needed to serve civil papers?
Payment in full is required before processing and service attempts will be made.
- Name of person or business to be served
- Address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Physical description of the person
- Employer information of the person to be served including address and phone number
- Any other information that will assist us in getting the person/ business served
- Name, mailing address and phone number of the person/business having papers served