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JDF 1996

Certification and Attorney Disclosure

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective May 1, 2024

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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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used in the Colorado Court of Appeals when an attorney has helped draft a document that a self-represented person is filing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is to be completed by the attorney who provided drafting assistance and then filed with the document by the self-represented party.
Does this form mean the attorney is officially representing the person?
The form notes that this certification does not count as the attorney making an official appearance in the case.

Revision history

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

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