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Notice and Payment for Impounded Animals

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective March 1, 2026

This form is used to notify the court and pay for the care and keeping (impoundment) of animals for at least 30 days. It asks the filer to provide payment details and information about the animals and the impounding agency.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when someone is paying the court for the care and board of animals that have been taken into custody by an impound facility.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the owner/custodian to fill out, and it also has spaces for the court and the impound agency to use.
What does paying with this form do?
The form states that making this payment may prevent the disposal of the animal(s) listed. It also mentions that the payment covers care for thirty days.
What happens if the payment expires?
The form notes that the owner must renew the payment if they want to prevent the disposal of the animals after 30 days.

Revision history

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

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