Form update projects come from statutory changes and suggestions from Judicial Staff and the public.  While the process can vary from project to project, in general:

Minor Corrections

• These changes include typos, broken links, wrong citations (include the correct citation), grammatical/spelling errors, etc.
• Submit changes by email with the form number to Forms@judicial.state.co.us.
• Preference changes, new forms, and major corrections/changes follow the phases below:

Phase 1 - Drafting & Submission

• Make the changes you're suggesting in the Word (docx) version of the form with the tracked changes feature (changes appear in red).
  • To get a version of the form in Word, email Forms@judicial.state.co.us.
• Also, in the Word file, add a comment stating the reason for the change.  Cite to statute, rule, Chief Justice Directive (CJD), or BBP.
• Complete JDF 1 - Forms Change Request.
  • List the forms (with JDF numbers) and give a summary of changes.
  • You must seek endorsements for the project from local leadership and a statewide group.
  • The dropdown form fields in the endorsement section lists some of the possible endorsement options.
• Submit the completed JDF 1 and the Word files by email to Forms@judicial.state.co.us.

Phase 2 - Drafting and Review

• JDF Projects are triaged and reviewed by one of the JDF Subject Matter Expert Workgroups.  Standing workgroups include:
  • Civil
  • Criminal & Delinquency
  • Family: Domestic & Juvenile
  • Housing
• Probate Forms are passed on to the Probate Rules Committee.
• Probation Forms are passed on to the Division of Probation Services at SCAO.

Phase 3 - Editing

• Content is edited for formatting and legal accuracy.

Phase 4 - Approval

• Changes are submitted to the Colorado Supreme Court for approval.

Phase 5 - Remediation, Publication, & Translation

• Form fields are added.
• The form is coded to meet accessibility requirements.
• The form is published.
• The form is submitted for translation (as needed).

Monthly forms Updates:

2026

2025

2024

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