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JDF855 SC

Petition for Modification of Guardianship

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court to change the existing guardianship for an adult or a minor. It asks the person filing the form for the court to modify the current guardianship arrangement.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to change the existing guardianship for a person, whether that person is an adult or a minor. The filer must contact the court to set a date and time for a hearing.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is filled out by the Petitioner, who is the person asking the court for the modification. It can also be filled out by a Co-Petitioner.
Does this form include a hearing date?
No, the form includes a note stating that the petitioner must contact the court to set a date and time for a hearing.

Revision history

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

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