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Instructions for Obtaining Judicial Bypass of Parental Notification Requirements

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective September 1, 2024

These instructions explain the process for a minor to ask a court for permission to have an abortion without telling their parent, guardian, or foster parent. It details the steps needed to file a request and what happens after the court makes a decision.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This information is used by minors who are under 18 and wish to have an abortion without notifying their parent or guardian.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this request?
The petition can be filed by the minor, by their lawyer, or by someone else on the minor's behalf.
Does filing this request cost money?
The instructions state that the proceedings are free, and no filing fee or other court fees can be assessed.
How quickly must the court decide on this request?
The court is required to hear and decide the petition within four calendar days of the day it is filed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2024.

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