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JDF 252a

Motion & Order for Interrogatories (Short Form)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is a request to the court to force a person who has already lost a case to answer specific questions about their finances and assets. It asks the judge to order the person to answer these questions or pay the money owed.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used after a judgment has been entered in a case, and the person who won the judgment believes the money owed has not been paid.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The judgment creditor (the person who won the judgment) requests this form, and the judge signs the order. The judgment debtor must fill out the answers and sign a verification. Great care must be taken to fill out the blanks.
What happens if I don't answer the questions?
The form warns that failing to answer truthfully and completely within 14 days can cause the court to issue a citation for contempt of court, which might lead to a fine or jail sentence.

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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