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JDF 116

Verified Complaint in Replevin

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is a Verified Complaint in Replevin, which is used to ask the court to help the person filing it get back personal property that they believe is being held from them wrongfully. It requires the filer to state that they own the property or have a right to it and explain why the other party is keeping it.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person needs to file a case to recover possession of personal property that they claim is being wrongfully held by another person.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to start a case asking the court to help you get back personal property that you believe is being held from you without right.
Who fills out this form?
The Plaintiff(s) fills out this form, which means the person starting the case.
Does this form require a fee?
The form does not mention filing fees, but it does require the filer to fill out information about the property and the situation.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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