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JDF 229

Notice of Intent to Pursue Collection by Victim

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is used by a victim to tell the court that they plan to collect money owed to them as restitution in their own name. It explains that the court will stop collecting the money for the victim and that the victim must handle payments directly.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a victim has a court order for restitution and wishes to take over the process of collecting that money themselves.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person who is the victim and is owed restitution fills out this form. It is also noted that the defendant or the victim can file the Notice of Direct Payments of Restitution (JDF 242).
What happens after I file this notice?
The court, the Collections Investigator, and the Department of Corrections will stop trying to collect the restitution money for the victim. The victim must handle the collection efforts themselves.
Do I have to file this form in every case?
If there are multiple defendants responsible for the restitution money, this form must be filed in every case related to that restitution order.

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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