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JDF 253

Motion & Order to Set Aside Dismissal/Default Judgment

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is used to ask the court to cancel a case dismissal or a judgment that was entered by default. It asks the person filing to explain why they missed court or why the judgment should be changed.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a case has been dismissed or a judgment has been entered, and the person filing believes they have a reason to ask the court to undo that dismissal or judgment.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the person who is filing the motion, who can be either the Plaintiff or the Defendant in the case.
What does the court do with this form?
The court uses the form to issue an Order, which can either deny the request or grant it, sometimes setting a new date for a hearing.

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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