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Do I need a background check?

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Yes. Persons petitioning the court to adopt a child, and all adults residing in the home, must complete three background checks: 

  1. Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
  2. FBI Fingerprint Identification
  3. Child Abuse and Neglect Records Check (CDHS TRAILS)  

Background checks must be conducted within 90 days prior to filing. Petitioner should attach copies of all three background checks to the petition.

Roles and Responsibilities

Resource

A selection from the Colorado Problem Solving Courts Best Practices Manual, this resource provides a framework for understanding the roles an

Rule Change 2004-19

Rule Change

Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Chapter 2. Pleadings and Motions; Rule 16.2 - Case Management (Domestic Relations);