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How to Obtain a Protection Order

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective February 1, 2025

This guide explains the steps for getting a Civil Protection Order. It tells the Protected Person which forms to file with the court and what to do at hearings.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This guide is used by someone seeking a Protection Order to understand the process, from filing initial forms to attending hearings and serving papers.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this guide?
The guide is for the Protected Person to follow the steps to file with the Court. The Restrained Person is also mentioned in the steps.
Are there filing fees?
There are no filing fees for cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. If there are other fees, you can file a Motion to Waive Fees (JDF 205).
What forms are needed to start?
The Protected Person needs to complete the JDF 402 Complaint/Motion and the JDF 442 Information Sheet when filing with the Court Clerk.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2025.

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