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JDF 553

Dependency and Neglect Permanency Hearing Order

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is an order used by the court to document decisions made during a hearing about a child's permanent living situation. It records findings about whether the child needs to stay in a current placement and sets future plans for the child.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing concerning a child's dependency and neglect to officially record the court's findings and orders regarding the child's best interests and future placement.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is titled as an order from the Court, meaning the judge or magistrate signs and completes it after the hearing. Great care must be taken to fill out the blanks accurately. Great care must be taken to fill out the blanks accurately.
What does this form decide?
It records the court's findings on things like whether the child's current placement is necessary and if efforts have been made to reunite the child with their family. It also sets future dates for reviews or placement decisions.

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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