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JDF 590

Petition for Court Ordered Screening and Evaluation

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective August 1, 2024

This form is a request to the court asking for an official screening and evaluation of another person's condition. It asks for detailed information about both the person filing the form and the person who is the subject of the evaluation.

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This form is used when someone believes another person may have a mental health disorder and needs an evaluation because that disorder might make them a danger to themselves or others, or make them gravely disabled.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the Petitioner, which is the person making the request to the court for the evaluation.
What does the form ask for?
It asks for personal details about both the person filing the form and the person who needs the evaluation. It also asks if the person needs an interpreter.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

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

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