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JDF 521

Finding of Fact & Decree

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023

This form is used by the court to write down its official findings and make a final order regarding an adoption. It records whether the court believes it has the right to make the decision and confirms that certain legal steps, like getting consent or dealing with parents' rights, have been completed.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in an adoption case when the court needs to officially document its findings and issue a final decree that makes the child available for adoption.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the court to fill out, and it is used to record the court's official findings and orders.
What does the court decide with this form?
The court uses this form to order that the parental rights of the Respondents are terminated and that the child is available for adoption.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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