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JDF 371

Consent of Surety

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is a Consent of Surety that a bail bonding agent uses to give permission to the court for a specific action regarding a person who has posted a bond. It asks the court for consent either to keep the bond active for a certain time or to allow the person to leave the state.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in criminal court cases when a person has posted a bond and needs the court's agreement for the bond to be continued, reinstated, or for the person to travel outside of Colorado.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is completed by the bail bonding agent who is giving the consent on behalf of the party who posted the bond.
What are the two main types of consent this form covers?
It covers consent for either the reinstatement or continuance of the appearance bond, or permission for the party to leave the State of Colorado.
Is there a fee associated with filing this form?
The form includes a notice stating that it is unlawful to charge a fee for a consent of surety.

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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