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  • JDF 610

    Complaint for Judicial Review (Executive Agency Decision)

    This form is used to start a lawsuit asking a court to review a decision made by a state agency. The filer asks the court to look at the agency's decision and also asks for a temporary stop (stay) on that decision.

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  • JDF 1984 CV

    Response to a Court Order (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form is used to write a response to an order that was issued by the Court of Appeals. It asks the filer to state the date of the order they are responding to.

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  • JDF 1984 IC

    Response to a Court Order (ICAO Appeals)

    This form is used to submit a written answer, called a Response, to an Order that was issued by the Colorado Court of Appeals. It allows the filer to address each point raised in the court's order.

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  • JDF 1905 SC

    Motion to Withdraw (Appeals)

    This form is a request to the court asking to step down as the official lawyer for a case in the Appellate Court. It requires the attorney to confirm several things, including that the client knows about the withdrawal and that the client is responsible for keeping the court updated.

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  • JDF 1912

    Designation of Transcripts (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form is used to tell the court which official records, or transcripts, need to be included in an appeal case. It asks the filer to list the specific events and dates for which transcripts are needed.

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  • JDF 1932

    i Designation of Transcripts Instructions (Felony Criminal)

    This form helps a person appeal a felony case by telling the court which written records, called transcripts, need to be included in the official case file for the Court of Appeals. It requires listing specific court dates and events that were recorded.

  • JDF 1981 CV

    General Motion (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form is a General Motion used to ask the Court of Appeals to take a specific action in a case. It asks the filer to state exactly what action is wanted and then explain the reasons why the court should grant that request.

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  • JDF 1982 CV

    Motion for More Time to File (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form is a request to the court asking for extra time to submit a specific document. The filer must state what document needs more time and explain why the extension is needed.

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  • JDF 1982 IC

    Motion for More Time to File (ICAO appeals)

    This form is used to ask the Court of Appeals for more time to file a document or to ask the court to accept a document even though it is late. It requires the filer to state what document needs more time or acceptance.

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  • JDF 1985 IC

    Notice of Change in Contact Information (ICAO Appeals)

    This form is used to ask the Colorado Court of Appeals to update your contact information, such as your name, address, phone number, or email. It requires you to provide both your old and new details for the changes you are reporting.

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  • JDF 1992

    Motion for Remote Appearance (Oral Arguments)

    This form is used to ask the court to allow oral arguments to happen remotely. It asks the filer to state reasons and confirm who they talked to about the remote appearance.

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  • JDF 4

    Transcript Request

    This form is used to ask the court to create written records, or transcripts, of events that happened in court. It asks the person filling it out to list the specific court dates and events they want recorded.

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  • JDF 547

    Supplemental Designation of Transcripts

    This form is used to ask the court to include extra records, called transcripts, in the official file for an appeal. It asks the filer to list specific court hearings and the court reporter's information.

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  • JDF 562

    Valid Court Order Written Report Pursuant to CRJP 3.8

    This form is a written report that must be given to the court before a hearing. It asks for detailed information about a juvenile's behavior, the reasons for that behavior, and whether other options besides secure confinement have been considered.

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  • JDF1232

    Writ in Aid of Enforcement and Notice of Hearing

    This form is a court order that tells law enforcement officers they can go to a specific property to take physical custody of a child or children. It also includes a notice that a hearing has been set for a certain date and time.

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  • Form 4

    Notice of Appeal (County Civil)

    This form is a Notice of Appeal used to officially tell the court that a case is being appealed. It is filed to start the process of taking a case from a County Court to a District Court.

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  • Form 5

    Designation of Transcripts (County Civil Appeal)

    This form is used to tell the court which official records, or transcripts, need to be included in an appeal case. It asks the filer to list specific events and dates for the transcripts.

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  • JDF126

    Instructions to File a Small Claims or County Civil Appeal

    This document provides instructions for filing an appeal for a civil case or a small claims case in a county court. It explains that an appeal asks a higher court to review the case based on law, and it details the required forms and steps for filing.

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  • JDF 15 SC

    Notice of Appeal (Bypass Parental Notification)

    This form is a Notice of Appeal used by a minor to ask a higher court to review a decision from a lower court. Specifically, it asks the court to grant permission for the minor to have an abortion without telling their parent, guardian, or foster parent.

  • JDF 1910

    Appeal Guide (Family & District Civil)

    This guide explains the steps for appealing a decision in District Civil, Probate, or Family cases. It outlines a multi-step process that includes filing notices, designating transcripts, and submitting written arguments to the Court of Appeals.

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  • JDF 1910.1

    Appeal Guide (Parentage & Support Enforcement)

    This guide explains the steps for appealing decisions made in Parentage and Child Support Enforcement cases. It outlines a multi-step process that involves filing notices, designating transcripts, and submitting written arguments to the Court of Appeals.

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  • JDF 1910.2

    Appeal Guide (Adoption & Relinquishment)

    This guide explains the steps for appealing a decision made in an adoption or relinquishment case. It outlines a multi-step process that involves filing notices, designating records, and submitting written arguments to the Court of Appeals.

  • JDF 1911

    i Notice of Appeal Instructions (Family, District Civil, & Probate)

    This form is a set of instructions for filing a Notice of Appeal, which starts the process of asking a higher court to review a case decision. It asks for details about the case, the final order, and any issues the person believes were wrong in the original decision.

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  • JDF1911

    Notice of Appeal (Family & District Civil)

    This form is used to officially tell the court that you are appealing a final order from a family or district civil case. It asks for details about the order you are appealing and who else is involved in the appeal.

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  • JDF 1912

    i How to Designate the Transcripts (Family & Civil Appeal)

    This form helps tell the District Court which written records, called transcripts, need to be included in the official file for an appeal. It asks the filer to list the specific court events and dates for the transcripts they want included.

  • JDF 1913

    i Record on Appeal Instructions (Family & Civil)

    This form provides instructions for creating the Record on Appeal, which is a collection of documents the Court of Appeals needs to review a case. It explains what documents are included and the steps for getting them to the Court of Appeals.

  • JDF 1913

    Motion to Add to the Record on Appeal (Family & Civil)

    This form is a request to the court asking to include certain documents or transcripts into the official record for an appeal. It asks the filer to list the specific items they want added and explain why those items are needed to decide the appeal.

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  • JDF 1915

    i Opening Brief Instructions (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form provides instructions for filing an Opening Brief, which is a document where the Appellant explains what they believe the District Court did wrong and what they want the Court of Appeals to do to fix the case. It details the required sections and formatting rules for the brief.

  • JDF 1915

    Opening Brief (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form is an Opening Brief used in appeals cases in Colorado. It is a document that helps organize the arguments being made to the Court of Appeals.

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  • JDF 1916

    Answer Brief (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form is a document used in appeals cases to provide a written response to the main arguments being presented. It requires the person filing it to address specific rules, such as word limits and whether certain issues were properly kept for appeal.

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  • JDF 1916

    i Answer Brief Instructions (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form provides instructions for the Appellee on how to write an Answer Brief, which is a document used to argue against the points made by the Appellant in an Opening Brief during an appeal. It details the required sections and formatting rules for the brief.

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  • JDF1917

    i Reply Brief Instructions (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form provides instructions for filing a Reply Brief in appeals cases, which is a chance for the Appellant to respond to arguments made by the Appellee in an Answer Brief. It outlines what the brief must contain and how it must be formatted.

  • JDF 1917

    Reply Brief (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form is a Reply Brief used in appeals cases in Colorado. It is a document that allows a party to submit a final written argument to the court after other documents have been filed.

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  • JDF1921

    Notice of Appeal (Probate)

    This form is used to officially tell the court that you are appealing a final order that was issued in a probate case. It asks for details about the order you are appealing and provides spaces to list information for all involved parties.

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  • JDF 1922

    Designation of Transcripts (probate appeals)

    This form is used to tell the court which official records, or transcripts, need to be included in an appeal case related to probate matters. It asks the filer to list the specific events and dates for the transcripts they want.

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  • JDF 1930

    Felony Criminal Appeal Quick Guide

    This guide outlines the steps for appealing a felony case. It lists the required forms and the order in which they must be filed with the court.

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  • JDF 1931

    i Notice of Appeal Instructions (Felony Criminal)

    This form provides instructions for filing a Notice of Appeal in a felony criminal case. It guides the person filing the appeal on what information to include, such as the date of sentencing and the legal questions they want the Court of Appeals to consider.

  • JDF 1931

    Notice of Appeal (Felony Criminal)

    This form is used to officially tell the court that a person is appealing a decision made in a felony criminal case. It asks the filer to state what part of the case they are appealing, such as the conviction or the sentence.

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  • JDF 1932

    Designation of Transcripts (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is used to tell the court which official recordings (transcripts) from a felony criminal appeal case need to be included in the official record for the appeal. It asks the filer to list the specific events, dates, and reporters for the desired transcripts.

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  • JDF 1933

    Motion for State Paid Transcripts (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is used to ask the court to pay for official records (transcripts) from a felony criminal appeal. It asks the court to review the request and make a decision about paying for those records.

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  • JDF 1934

    Motion to Add to the Record (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is used to ask the court to include extra documents or transcripts into the official record for a felony criminal appeal. It asks the filer to list specific documents, transcripts, and explain why these items are needed for the appeal.

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  • JDF 1935

    i Opening Brief Instructions (Felony Criminal)

    This form provides instructions for writing an Opening Brief, which is a written document used to make arguments for an appeal. It guides the filer on what the brief must include, such as the issues being appealed and the arguments supporting those issues.

  • JDF 1935

    Opening Brief (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is an Opening Brief used in a felony criminal appeal case. It is a detailed document that organizes the arguments for the appeal, including sections for the standard of review and whether the issue was preserved for appeal.

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  • JDF 1936

    i Reply Brief Instructions (Felony Criminal)

    This form provides instructions for writing a Reply Brief, which is a chance to respond to arguments made in an Answer Brief. It tells the filer that filing this brief is optional and must follow specific rules for formatting and content.

  • JDF 1936

    Reply Brief (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is a Reply Brief used in a felony criminal appeal. It is a document that provides additional written arguments to the court regarding the appeal case.

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  • JDF 1940

    Appeal Guide (Dependency & Neglect)

    This guide explains the steps for appealing a decision in a Dependency and Neglect case. It outlines the process from filing notice to submitting written arguments to the Court of Appeals.

  • JDF 1941

    Notice and Designation (D&N Appeal)

    This form is used to officially notify the court that an appeal is being filed concerning a Dependency and Neglect case. It asks the filer to check which final court orders are being appealed and to list details about the case record.

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  • JDF 1945

    Opening Brief (D&N Appeals)

    This form is an Opening Brief used in appeals cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals. It asks the filer to present a summary of the case, the issues they are appealing, and their arguments to the court.

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  • JDF 1946

    Answer Brief (D&N Appeal)

    This form is an Answer Brief used in an appeal case. It asks the filer to respond to the arguments made by the person who started the appeal, covering topics like compliance with rules, the facts of the case, and legal arguments.

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  • JDF 1949

    ICWA Checklist (D&N Appeal)

    This form is a checklist used in an appeal case to track whether the court properly handled questions about a child possibly having American Indian or Native American heritage. It asks about specific inquiries made to people involved in the case and whether required notices were sent.

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  • JDF1950

    Appeals Guide (ICAO - Workers Comp & Unemployement)

    This guide explains the steps for appealing a decision from the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (ICAO) regarding unemployment benefits or workers' compensation. It outlines the required forms and deadlines for submitting appeals to the court.

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  • JDF1951

    Combined Notice & Brief (ICAO Appeals)

    This form is used to file both a notice of appeal and an opening brief together for a case before the Colorado Court of Appeals. It asks the filer to state the order they are appealing and provide arguments for why the decision was wrong.

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  • JDF 1987

    Sample Opening Brief (Civil Case Appeal)

    This form is a sample guide for writing an Opening Brief for a Civil Case Appeal. It shows the different parts a brief needs, such as a certificate of compliance and a table of contents.

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  • JDF 1987 DN

    Sample Brief (D&N Appeal)

    This form is a sample opening brief used in an appeal case concerning dependency and neglect. It provides a structure for presenting arguments to the Colorado Court of Appeals.

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  • JDF 1987 JV

    Sample Brief (Parentage Appeals)

    This form is a sample opening brief used in appeals concerning parentage cases. It asks the court to review a decision made by a lower court regarding who is legally considered a parent.

  • JDF 1988

    Sample Answer Brief (Civil Case Appeal)

    This form is a sample guide for writing a brief when appealing a case to the Colorado Court of Appeals. It helps organize the arguments, legal sources, and required sections of the appeal document.

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  • JDF 1993

    Notice of Limited Appearance (Appeal)

    This form is used when an attorney is representing a person who is representing themselves (a pro se party) in an appeal case. It lets the attorney state what specific types of appeals or court actions they are helping with.

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  • JDF 1994

    Consent to Limited Appearance (Appeal)

    This form is a written agreement where a person who is representing themselves in an appeal case agrees to let a lawyer represent them only for specific types of court actions. It lists the specific court actions for which the limited representation is being granted.

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  • JDF 1995

    Notice of Completion of Limited Appearance (Appeal)

    This form is a notice used by an attorney to tell the court that their limited appearance in an appeal case is finished. It confirms that the attorney has informed the self-represented party about their ongoing responsibilities in the case.

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  • JDF 220

    Request for Administrative Review of Income Tax Offset

    This form is used to ask the court to review a notice from the Department of Revenue about an income tax offset. It allows the person to state why they believe the tax offset was incorrect or unnecessary.

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  • JDF 221

    Instructions for County Court Criminal Appeals

    This form provides instructions for a defendant who was found guilty about how to appeal a criminal case to a higher court. It explains the steps, timelines, and required documents for filing an appeal.

  • JDF 222

    Notice of Appeal (County Criminal)

    This form is used to officially tell the court that a person is appealing a case that happened in a county or municipal court to the District Court. It asks the filer to list the reasons for the appeal and to designate which court records should be included.

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  • JDF 233

    Complaint for Judicial Review (HPTE Express Lane Toll Appeal)

    This form is used to ask a court to review a final order from a Hearing Officer regarding a toll appeal. The filer is asking the court to review the order and also asking for a temporary stop (stay of execution) on that order.

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  • JDF 234

    Complaint for Judicial Review (E-470 Toll Appeal)

    This form is used to ask a court to review a final order from a Hearing Officer regarding toll appeals. It asks the court to review the order and also asks for an immediate stop (stay) on any action the order might cause.

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  • JDF 599

    Complaint for Judicial Review (DMV Appeal)

    This form is used to start a lawsuit asking a court to review a decision made by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It asks the court to look at the DMV's decision and consider certain documents related to that decision.

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  • JDF 606

    Petition to Appeal Property Tax Assessment

    This form is used to ask the court to review a property tax assessment. The person filling it out states that they own property and that they have already gone through other steps to appeal the valuation.

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  • JDF 666

    Motion for More Time to File (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is used to ask the Court of Appeals for extra time to file a specific document related to a felony appeal. It asks the filer to state what document needs more time and what new date they are requesting.

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  • JDF 667

    Flexible Caption (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is a general caption used for a felony criminal appeal. It provides spaces to list the case numbers for both the Court of Appeals and the original County District Court, as well as the names of the parties involved.

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  • JDF 668

    General Motion (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is a General Motion used to ask the Court of Appeals to take a specific action regarding a felony appeal. The filer must state exactly what action is requested and then explain the reasons why the court should grant that request.

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  • JDF 669

    Notice of Contact Info Change (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is used to tell the court that the filer's contact information has changed in a felony criminal appeal case. It asks the court to update details like name, phone number, address, or email.

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  • JDF 670

    Response to a Court's Order (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is used to write a formal reply to an order that has been issued by the Court of Appeals in a felony criminal appeal case. It asks the filer to respond to specific issues mentioned in the court's order.

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  • JDF 671

    Certificate of Service (Felony Criminal Appeal)

    This form is a Certificate of Service used to prove that a copy of a document was sent to the Colorado Attorney General in a felony criminal appeal case. It requires the person filing to state when and how the document was sent.

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  • JDF 674

    i Record on Appeal Instructions (Felony Criminal)

    This form provides instructions for the Record on Appeal process for felony criminal cases. It explains what documents must be included in the record and details the steps and deadlines for getting those documents to the Court of Appeals.

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  • JDF 1910

    M Appeals Process Map (Family & Civil)

    This form is a map that shows the steps and general timeline for the appeals process in both Family and Civil cases. It outlines the sequence of filings and decisions from the start of the appeal to the end.

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  • JDF 1980 CV

    General Caption (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form is a general cover sheet used to label documents for both Civil and Family Appeals cases in Colorado. It asks for identifying information for the case, including case numbers and the names and addresses of the people involved.

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  • JDF 1985 CV

    Notice of Contact Info Change (Family & Civil Appeals)

    This form lets a person tell the court that their contact information has changed for a case. It asks the filer to provide their new name, address, phone number, or email.

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  • JDF 1986 IC

    Certificate of Service (ICAO Appeals)

    This form is a Certificate of Service used to prove that certain documents were given to the correct people. It requires the person filing it to state when and how the documents were delivered.

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  • JDF 1996

    Certification and Attorney Disclosure

    This form is used to certify that an attorney who helped write a document for a self-represented person believes the document is based on facts and law. It requires the attorney to sign and provide their contact information.

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  • JDF 605

    Instructions for Appealing Property Tax Assessments with the District Court

    This document provides instructions for appealing property tax assessments in the District Court. It explains the steps needed to file an appeal, including required forms and fees.