Colorado Judicial Branch
Petition Requesting Colorado to Accept Guardianship and/or Conservatorship from Sending State
Self-Help Form
Interactive website with age-specific content broken out by topic and age that also include a variety of articles on how to apply each
Webinar provides both practitioners and administrators increased familiarity with the barriers faced by transgender individuals in need of su
Proposed Colorado Rules of Family Procedure
Rule Change
Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments
Colorado Rules of Family Procedure
Do I need a background check?
FAQ Item
Yes. Persons petitioning the court to adopt a child, and all adults residing in the home, must complete three background checks:
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
- FBI Fingerprint Identification
- 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.
Final Order Confirming Transfer to Receiving State and Terminating Guardianship and/or Conservatorship
Self-Help Form
El Paso County Judicial Building Division L and Recovery Court Room S270
Virtual Courtroom
This is a test order to ensure it appears on the Presiding Judge Orders page for Denver - Juvenile