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JDF 397

Motion to Modify / Dismiss a Protection Order

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court to change or end an existing Temporary or Permanent Protection Order. The person filing must answer questions about the order and provide certain documents to the court.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when someone involved in a case with a protection order wants to ask the judge to change the order or dismiss it completely.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this form?
The form can be filled out by the Protected Person, the Protected Person’s Attorney, Parent, Legal Guardian, or Appointed Conservator, or by the Restrained Person.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form includes a Notice to Appear in Court, which means a hearing date and time will be set for the motion.
What must the Restrained Person verify?
The Restrained Person must verify things like how long ago the order was issued and provide recent criminal history checks.

Revision history

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

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