What Is the Statute of Limitations for Fraud in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 3 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(c).
Fraud Deadlines in Colorado
How long do you have to file a fraud claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 3 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(c).
When does the clock start for fraud in Colorado?
Three years, with the clock generally starting when the fraud was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.
Can the Colorado deadline for fraud be extended?
The paragraph names misrepresentation, concealment and deceit alongside fraud, so the three years covers the whole family of claims. Fraud tied to a contract runs on the same clock.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Colorado?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 182 days under C.R.S. § 24-10-109. The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act requires written notice of claim within 182 days after the discovery of the injury, and compliance is a jurisdictional prerequisite to suit. A car accident involving a government vehicle triggers both the 182-day notice a…
How does Colorado compare to other states for fraud?
Colorado's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 46 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for fraud ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Fraud Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the fraud deadline in Colorado:
