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JDF 85.1

Certificate of Good Faith (Criminal Subpoenas)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is a Certificate of Good Faith that must be filed when a subpoena is issued in a criminal case. It asks the filer to state that they genuinely believe there is a legal reason to issue the subpoena.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used when a subpoena is being issued in a criminal case, specifically when the subpoena is for records that are private or related to compensation.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The form is filed by the person issuing the subpoena in a criminal case.
What does this form certify?
It certifies that the person filing it has a good-faith belief that there is a legal basis for issuing the subpoena.

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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