2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 16 - Criminal Proceedings
Code of Criminal Procedure
Article 2 - County Court Provisions
Part 1 - Simplified Procedures in the County Court
§ 16-2-109. Service of summons
A summons issued by the county court in a prosecution for a misdemeanor or class 1 petty offense may be served by giving a copy to the defendant personally or by leaving a copy at the defendant's usual place of abode with some person over the age of eighteen years residing therein or by mailing a copy to the defendant's last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested, not less than fourteen days prior to the time the defendant is required to appear. Service by mail shall be complete upon the return of the receipt signed by the defendant. Personal service shall be made by any disinterested party over the age of eighteen years.
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