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Getting a Protection Order Background Protection Orders, also called Restraining Orders, are orders to stop specific acts against everyone named in the restraining order as a “Protected Pers...

Before You Start: This process is required for everyone (including attorneys) to issue subpoenas from outside of Colorado You will need separate forms, start an individual case, and pay the ...

Background Use these forms to seal your arrest records when no charges were filed....

Criteria for Filing an Out-of-State Judgment in Colorado If you were awarded a money judgment in another state, and you need to enforce that judgment in Colorado, you will need to file paper...

Instructions JDF 79 (PDF)  - Instructions for Issuing a Subpoena   Forms JDF 80 (PDF) - District Court Subpoena JDF 80.1 (PDF) - Notice to Subpoena Recipient JDF 80.2 (PDF) - County Court Su...

Instructions These standard instructions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice about your case....

Options to Enforce Court Orders There are several options for enforcing court orders. Review the instructions to determine which options are best for you....

About Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)   An ERPO is used to protect an individual from themselves.  It does this by removing access to their firearms for a short time....

About Unlawful Evictions Landlords most follow the right process when evicting a tenant. If not followed, the tenant can file a lawsuit....

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Overview This information only applies to a person who is 70 years of age or older, has not been convicted of a felony or adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent for an offense that would const...

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About Collateral Consequences If you are convicted of a crime, you will face certain penalties imposed by the court such as jail time, probation, fines, etc....

Filing an Application in Water Court Step 1: Application The type of application you file with the court will depend on what you are trying to do (for example:  applying for a new water righ...

Denver Juvenile Court The Denver Juvenile Court is a separate trial court within Colorado’s Second Judicial District, serving all of the City and County of Denver....

About Adoption Records An adoption record consists of the following paperwork: Adoptee's original birth certificate and a birth certificate that was changed Identifying information Final ord...

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Magistrate Review   When the Magistrate in a case issues their Final Orders , you have a few options: Do Nothing and comply with the orders....

Criteria for Relinquishing Parental Rights Before asking the court if you can relinquish (give up) your parental rights to a child, you and your child must go to counseling (depending on the...

About Stepparent Adoption A stepparent adoption is when a person indicates that he or she wants to raise their child permanently with their husband or wife who is not the biological parent o...

How to Apply for a Public Defender   1. Forms Complete the form that applies to you: For adults: JDF 208 - Request for a State Paid Professional....

Custody Orders Instructions JDF 1219 - Instructions to Register a Child Custody Determination JDF 1240 - Guide to Register Out-of-State Custody Order (expedited enforcement) Normal Process F...

Court and Family Investigator (CFI)   Forms: JDF 1317 - Motion to Appoint a CFI JDF 208 - Application to Have the State Pay the CFI's Fees JDF 1318 - Order Appointing a CFI JDF 1338 - Appoin...

General Information In Colorado, probate matters include but are not limited to the appointment of personal representatives and the administration and settlement of decedents’ estates, trust...