Evictions and Writs of Restitution

The eviction process begins when the property owner or landlord provides the tenant with a written notice (demand) to vacate. This notice informs the tenant of the reason for the eviction and gives them a specified period to either resolve the issue (if applicable) or vacate the premises.

If the tenant does not comply with the notice to vacate, the property owner must file a Summons for Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) in court. This legal action seeks a court order for possession of the property. If the court grants possession to the landlord, they can proceed to obtain a Writ of Restitution.

The Writ of Restitution is a court order authorizing the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office to execute the eviction.

• How to Schedule: Bring the Writ of Restitution to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Civil Section to schedule the eviction. Due to high demand, it may take several weeks before the eviction can be completed. Keep in mind the Writ of Restitution is only valid for 49 days.
• Execution of Eviction: Only sheriff’s deputies are authorized to carry out evictions. When scheduling, Civil Section staff will provide an Eviction Information Form to complete.
• Fees: The cost for executing an eviction is $160, plus mileage.

For additional details about the eviction process and required forms, visit the State of Colorado’s resources below: