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JDF 1241

Petition to Register an Out-of-State Custody Order (Expedited)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is used to ask a Colorado court to officially recognize and quickly enforce a custody order that was issued in a different state. It asks the filer to provide details about themselves, the other parent, the children, and the original case.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person needs to make a custody order from another state official in Colorado. The filer must provide details about the original case and why the order needs to be enforced quickly.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the person who is filing the request to register the order. It has sections for both the petitioner and the respondent to fill out information about themselves.
What does 'Expedited' mean here?
The title indicates that the filer is requesting quick enforcement of the attached custody order.
Does this form require a lawyer?
There is a space for a Bar Number, which is for lawyers, but the form is designed for filing by an individual.

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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