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Motion & Order to Issue a Subpoena (Criminal Cases)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2025

This form is used to ask the court for permission to issue subpoenas in a criminal case. It asks the filer to list the witnesses or items they need and explain why those items are important to the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used by someone involved in a criminal case to formally ask the court to issue subpoenas for witnesses or physical items needed for the case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the filer's information and is submitted to the court. It also has sections for court use only.
What must be attached to this motion?
The form states that a Subpoena Affidavit, which is Form JDF 80.3, must be attached to this Motion.
Does the court decide if the subpoenas are issued?
The form includes a section for the Court Order, where the judge will write whether the motion is granted or denied.

Revision history

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

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