In Colorado (and thus Arapahoe Country), the 10-day rule you’re asking about can refer to two different timelines: one related to the execution of a Writ of Restitution and the other to the 10-day demand notice.

1. Writ of Restitution: The rule for a Writ of Restitution is that it cannot be executed until at least 10 days after the judgment for possession has been entered. The judgment for possession is typically entered when the judge signs the eviction order. Therefore, the 10-day period starts from the day the judge signs the eviction, not from when the tenant is served.

2. 10-Day Demand Notice: The 10-day demand notice, which previously required a full 10 days after service, now has to include a specific date by which the tenant must comply. This means the notice usually provides more than 10 days—often 12 to 14 days—due to the time required for proper service. In this case, the countdown begins from when the tenant is served with the notice, not from when the notice is issued.