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Civil Lawsuits

General civil cases: complaints, answers, motions, discovery, and judgments.

102 of 102 forms

  • Form 1

    County Civil Summons

    This form is a notice that a lawsuit has been started in county court. It tells the person named as the Defendant that they must respond to the court by a certain date or the court might make a decision without hearing from them.

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  • Form 1.1

    Summons by Publication (general civil)

    This form is a Summons by Publication, which officially notifies a defendant that they must respond to a lawsuit filed in court. It states that the defendant must file an answer or response by a certain date after the last time the summons is published.

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  • Form 1C

    Summons by Publication (in rem)

    This form is a Summons by Publication used to officially notify someone that a case is happening in court. It tells the person that they must file an answer or response by a certain date and time.

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  • Form 2

    County Civil Complaint

    This form is a Complaint used to start a civil case in county court. It asks the court to handle a dispute where the amount of money claimed does not exceed the court's limit.

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  • JDF 115

    Instructions for Replevin

    This document provides instructions for filing a Replevin, which is a court action where one person asks the court to help them get back personal property that another person claims was taken or kept wrongly. The instructions explain what forms are needed and the steps to follow when filing the case.

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  • JDF 116

    Verified Complaint in Replevin

    This form is a Verified Complaint in Replevin, which is used to ask the court to help the person filing it get back personal property that they believe is being held from them wrongfully. It requires the filer to state that they own the property or have a right to it and explain why the other party is keeping it.

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  • JDF 120

    Bond in Replevin

    This form is used when one party claims another party has property that belongs to them and is holding it unfairly. It asks for a bond to be put up to cover the costs of the case and to ensure the property is returned to the rightful owner.

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  • JDF1261

    Petition for Declaration of Invalidity of Civil Union

    This form is a petition used to ask the court to declare a civil union as invalid.

  • JDF 132

    Agistor's Lien

    This form is used to file an Agistor's Lien, which is a claim against livestock. It requires the person filing the lien to swear under oath that the information provided is true.

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  • JDF 133

    Complaint for Foreclosure on Agistor's Lien

    This form is used to start a case asking the court to declare a valid Agistor's Lien on livestock and to foreclose that lien. It requires the person filing the case to provide details about the plaintiff, the defendant, and the livestock involved.

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  • JDF 157

    Petition to Vacate Registration

    This form is used to ask the court to cancel or void a judgment that was registered from Canada. The filer must state their personal information and explain the reasons why the judgment should be canceled.

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  • JDF 241W

    Application for Simple Change in Surface Point of Diversion

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to make a simple change to where water is taken from a river or stream. It asks the applicant to provide details about their current water right and the exact location of the proposed new water intake point.

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  • JDF 296W

    Application for Water Rights (Surface)

    This form is used to apply for water rights from a surface source in Colorado. It asks for detailed information about the water source, the location of any structures, and how the water will be used.

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  • JDF 297W

    Application for Water Storage Right

    This form is used to apply for a water storage right, which is a legal claim to store water. It asks for detailed information about the location of the water structure, the source of the water, and how the water will be used.

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  • JDF 299W

    Application for Change of Water Right

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to change an existing water right. It asks for details about the current water right, what kind of change is being requested, and where the water structures are located.

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  • JDF 300W

    Application: For Finding of Diligence or To Make Absolute

    This form is used to ask the court for either a finding of reasonable diligence regarding a water right or to make an existing water right official (absolute). It asks for detailed information about the water right, the structure, and proof of work done toward using the water.

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  • JDF 301W

    Application for Approval of Plan for Augmentation

    This form is used to ask the court for approval of a detailed plan to increase the amount of water available for use. It asks for information about the water source, the location of any structures, and the details of the water rights involved.

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  • JDF 308W

    Denver Basin Application

    This form is an application to the court for underground water rights in the Denver Basin aquifers. It asks the applicant to provide details about the land, the water sources, and the specific aquifers they are seeking rights for.

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  • JDF 603 SC

    Instructions to Complete District Court Civil Case Cover Sheet

    This form provides instructions for filling out the District Civil Case Cover Sheet. It helps people file initial court papers by guiding them through necessary information like who is involved and whether certain court procedures apply to their case.

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    JDF 298W(a) Application for Underground Water Right

    This form is used to apply for an underground water right. It asks for detailed information about the applicant, the location of the well, the source of the water, and how the water will be used.

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    JDF 298W(b) Application for Underground Water Right for an Exempt Well

    This form is used to apply to the court for an underground water right for a well that is exempt from certain rules. It asks for details about the well's location, the water source, and what the water will be used for.

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  • Form 3

    Answer Under Simplified Civil Procedure

    This form is used by a defendant to formally respond to a complaint in a simplified civil case. It allows the defendant to state why the plaintiff's claims are not due or why the plaintiff should not be allowed to keep property.

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  • JDF 74

    General Reply

    This form is a General Reply that allows a party to respond to a document filed by the other side in a case. It is used to formally reply to a specific pleading in the case.

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  • JDF 96

    Instructions for Filing an Answer and/or Counterclaim

    This document provides instructions for a Defendant on how to file an Answer and/or Counterclaim in County Court. It explains what an Answer and Counterclaim are and details the steps for filing these documents with the court.

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  • Form 21A

    Motion for the Production of Documents

    This form is used when one party asks the court to make the other party give up certain documents, objects, or allow inspection of property. It asks the court to order the other side to provide specific items that are important to the case.

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  • Form 28

    Objection to Calculation of the Amount of Exempt Earnings

    This form is used by a person who owes money (the Judgment Debtor) to tell the court that they disagree with how much of their earnings are supposed to be taken out (garnished). It allows the person to state why they believe a different amount should be exempt from garnishment.

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  • Form 28A

    Objection to Amount of Exempt Earning (for Public Assistance Fraud Judgments)

    This form is used by a person who owes money to someone else to object to how much of their earnings are supposed to be taken out for public assistance debts. It asks the court to review and recalculate the amount that should be taken.

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  • JDF107

    A Motion for Entry of Judgment

    This form is used to ask the court to officially write down a judgment. It asks for details about the money owed, if the property needs to be returned, and who the parties are.

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  • JDF 113

    Motion for Revival of Judgment

    This form is used when someone who won a judgment needs the court to officially restart or renew that judgment. It asks the court to revive the part of the judgment amount that has not yet been paid.

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  • JDF 122

    Instructions for Issuance of Contempt Citation

    This document provides instructions for filing paperwork to ask the court to issue a Contempt Citation. It explains the steps needed to file the forms, pay fees, and serve the necessary documents on the person who owes money.

  • JDF 123

    Motion and Affidavit for Citation for Contempt of Court

    This form is used by a Judgment Creditor to ask the court to hold a hearing to determine if another party failed or refused to follow a court order. It allows the filer to request specific punishments, such as paying fees or fines.

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  • JDF 136

    Notice of Demand - Agistor's Lien

    This form is a Notice of Demand for an Agistor's Lien. It is used to formally notify the owner that payment for the care of livestock is overdue.

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  • JDF 204

    Motion and Order to Pay Expert Witness Fees and Expenses

    This form is a request to the court asking for an order that allows payment for expert witness fees and expenses. It requires details about the expert witness and a breakdown of the requested costs.

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  • JDF 240W

    Erroneously Described POD

    This form is used to ask the court to correct the official description of a point of water diversion that was already set up but was described incorrectly. It requires detailed information about the existing water right and the exact location of the proposed correction.

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  • JDF 251

    Notice of Removal

    This form is a Notice of Removal used when a case in Small Claims Court needs to be moved to either a County Court or a District Court. It is used because the counterclaim in the case is believed to be larger than what the Small Claims Court can handle.

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  • JDF 253

    Motion & Order to Set Aside Dismissal/Default Judgment

    This form is used to ask the court to cancel a case dismissal or a judgment that was entered by default. It asks the person filing to explain why they missed court or why the judgment should be changed.

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  • JDF 256

    Notice of Representation by Attorney

    This form is a notice that tells the court and the person who started the case that the defendant will be represented by a lawyer. It also informs the plaintiff that they can choose to have a lawyer, but it is not required.

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  • JDF 302W

    Pleading: In Protest/In Support to Referee's Ruling

    This form is used to file a written statement to either disagree with (protest) or agree with (support) a ruling made by a referee in a water rights case. It asks the filer to list the people involved and explain the reasons for the protest or support.

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  • JDF 303W

    Statement of Opposition

    This form is a Statement of Opposition used to tell the court why a request for water rights should not be approved, or why it should only be approved partially or with certain rules. It asks the filer to state facts about why the water rights application should be treated a certain way.

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  • JDF 304W

    Protest to Revised Abandonment List

    This form is used by someone to officially disagree with the inclusion of a water right on a final list of abandoned water rights. It asks the person filing to provide details about the water right and explain the facts and law supporting their protest.

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  • JDF405

    Consent/Object to Assignment of Magistrate

    This form lets a person or their lawyer tell the court if they agree or disagree with having a Magistrate handle hearings and decisions in a case. It requires the person to check if they are a Plaintiff/Petitioner or a Defendant/Respondent.

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  • JDF 630

    Civil Notice of Limited Appearance

    This form is a notice used when an attorney wants to appear in court for only a limited time. It requires the person who is representing themselves (the pro se party) to agree to this limited appearance.

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  • JDF 631

    Consent to Represent

    This form is a written agreement where a person who is representing themselves agrees to let an attorney represent them only for specific court actions. It confirms that the person filing the form understands they are still responsible for keeping the court and other parties updated on their information.

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  • JDF 632

    Civil Notice of Completion by Attorney

    This form is a notice used by an attorney to tell the court that they are finishing a limited role in a civil case. It also includes a section to prove that the notice was sent to everyone involved in the case.

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  • JDF78

    Motion & Order to Set Aside Default Judgment

    This form is used to ask the court to cancel a judgment that was entered against someone by default. It asks the court to review the situation and make a decision about the judgment.

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  • JDF 84

    Notice to Terminate Income Assignment

    This form is a notice that tells people that an agreement to take money from someone's income will stop working on a certain date. It is used to officially inform the employer or person who pays the money that the assignment is ending.

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  • JDF91

    Motion for Entry of Judgment on Stipulation

    This form is used to ask the court to officially write up a judgment based on an agreement (stipulation) that was already made. It asks for details about who is owed money or who needs to leave a property.

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  • Form 20

    Pattern Interrogatories (District Court)

    This form provides a set of sample questions called pattern interrogatories that can be used in district court cases. It gives instructions to both the person asking the questions and the person who must answer them.

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  • Form 21B

    Request for Admission

    This form is used when one party asks the other party to formally agree to certain facts or documents. It asks the defendant to admit that specific documents are real or that certain statements are true.

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  • Form 7

    Pattern Interrogatories for an Individual (JDF 105 SC)

    This form asks an individual to provide detailed information about their finances, property, and income. It requires listing addresses, employers, sources of money, bank accounts, vehicles, firearms, and valuable personal items.

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  • Form 7A

    Pattern Interrogatories for a Business (JDF 108 SC)

    This form asks for detailed written answers about a business, including information about its owners, financial accounts, and property owned or used by the business. The person answering must file all answers with the court and mail a copy to the sender within 14 days of receiving the form.

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  • JDF 252

    B Motion & Order for Interrogatories (Long Form)

    This form is a request to the court asking for an order that requires one person (the judgment debtor) to appear and answer detailed questions about their finances. It is used when a judgment creditor needs to gather financial information after a judgment has been entered.

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  • JDF 252a

    Motion & Order for Interrogatories (Short Form)

    This form is a request to the court to force a person who has already lost a case to answer specific questions about their finances and assets. It asks the judge to order the person to answer these questions or pay the money owed.

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  • JDF86

    Guide to Issuing a Subpoena (Case Outside of Colorado)

    This guide provides instructions for getting a court to issue a subpoena for a case that is happening outside of Colorado. It explains what different types of subpoenas are and the steps needed to file the request with the court.

  • Form 9

    Disclosure Statement

    This form is a Disclosure Statement used to list the witnesses and evidence a person plans to use at a trial. It requires the person sending the form to provide details about their witnesses and evidence, and the receiving party to complete and return the form.

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  • JDF 129

    Citation to Show Cause

    This form is a court order telling someone they must appear in court on a specific date and time. The person must appear to explain why they failed to follow the court's orders, or why penalties like fines or jail time should not be given.

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  • JDF 259

    Objection to Magistrate Hearing Case

    This form is used to tell the court that you do not agree with the plan for a magistrate to hear your case. By filing this, you are asking the court to have a judge hear the case instead.

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  • JDF 312 SC

    Form 2 - Declaration of Expert Regarding Report, Disclosure, and Opinion

    This form is a declaration that an expert witness must sign. It makes the expert state that their report, disclosures, and opinions are their own professional judgments and that they have followed court rules.

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  • JDF 107

    B Judgment Order

    This form is a Judgment Order that the court uses to officially record a decision in a case. It records who won the case, how much money is owed, and can also order that one party must answer written questions (interrogatories) from the other party.

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  • JDF 112

    Instructions for Reviving a Judgment

    This document provides instructions for the process of reviving a judgment, which is used to make an old court decision enforceable again. It explains the steps needed to file the request and what happens after the court reviews the case.

  • JDF 114

    Notice to Show Cause for Revival of Judgment

    This form is a notice that tells someone they must explain to the court why a previously awarded judgment should not be brought back to life. It informs the person that if they do not respond, the court may automatically revive the judgment.

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  • JDF 117

    Order to Show Cause

    This form is an official court order that tells a defendant they must explain why certain personal property should not be taken from them by the plaintiff. It sets a date and time for a hearing where this issue will be decided.

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  • JDF 118

    Judgment and Order for Possession

    This form is a court document that officially states a decision about who should have possession of certain property. It records what the judge has decided regarding the property and when the property must be delivered.

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  • JDF 119

    Prejudgment Order for Possession After Hearing

    This form is a court order that tells the Sheriff to take and hold specific personal property from the Defendant. It is used after a hearing when the court decides there is a good chance the Plaintiff is entitled to keep the property until the case is fully decided.

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  • JDF 124

    Order to Issue Citation

    This form is an order from the court that tells the clerk to issue a formal notice, called a Citation to Show Cause. This notice requires a person to appear in court to explain why they should not be found in contempt of court.

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  • JDF 125

    Order for Revival of Judgment

    This form is an official court order that tells the court to bring back a previously existing judgment. It states that a certain amount of money against a specific person can be enforced again, just like the original judgment.

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  • JDF 134

    Order to Show Cause re: Sale of Livestock

    This form is an order from the court that tells a defendant they must explain why the sale of livestock should not happen. It sets a date and time for a hearing where this issue will be discussed.

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  • JDF 135

    Order re: Judgment on Agistor's Lien

    This form is an official court order that records a judge's decision regarding a judgment on an agistor's lien. It states what the court has decided about the case, such as if a default judgment was granted or if the plaintiff can sell livestock.

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  • JDF 137

    Instructions for Filing a Foreign Judgment

    This document provides instructions for filing a judgment that was issued by a court outside of Colorado. It explains the process and the forms needed to make that out-of-state judgment official in Colorado court.

  • JDF 138

    Judgment Creditor Affidavit in Support of Foreign Judgment

    This form is an affidavit used to support a foreign judgment. It asks for information about the people involved in the judgment and includes a section to attach a copy of the original judgment.

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  • JDF 139

    Notice of Filing of Foreign Judgment

    This form is a notice that tells a person (the judgment debtor) that a court judgment from another state has been officially filed in this Colorado court. It provides details about the original judgment and the people involved.

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  • JDF 155

    Registration of Canadian Money Judgment

    This form is used to officially register a money judgment that was issued in Canada so it can be used in Colorado. It asks for details about the original Canadian judgment, the people involved, and the specific amounts of money being registered.

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  • JDF 156

    Notice of a Canadian Judgment Filed

    This form is a notice telling someone that a debt has been registered against them in a Colorado court. This debt comes from a judgment that was originally awarded by a Canadian court.

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  • JDF 249

    Notice of Non-Compliance & Order

    This form is used to tell the court that one person has not followed the rules set by a previous court order. It asks the court to set a hearing to decide what penalties or damages should be given because of the failure to comply.

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  • JDF 260

    Permanent Order

    This form is a Permanent Order used by the court to officially state decisions about the case. It can order parties to return property, address violations of property rules, or state that the court has the right to hear the case.

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  • JDF 319W

    Sample Modified Case Management Order

    This form is a sample agreement that helps plan out the details for a water rights case. It asks the parties to agree on things like when the trial will happen, when evidence must be shared, and what the schedule for gathering information will be.

  • JDF 604

    Notice and Order to File a Case Cover Sheet

    This form is a notice from the court that tells people they have not filed all the required paperwork to start a case. It directs the person to complete and file a different form, JDF 601.

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  • JDF 607

    Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation Order (Civil Case)

    This form is an order from the court that directs the parties to try to solve their dispute through mediation or another type of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). It outlines the court's order for the parties to cooperate in arranging and participating in this process.

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  • JDF 622

    Proposed Case Management Order

    This form is used to create a proposed plan for how a case will be managed by the court. It asks all involved parties to agree on important dates, rules for gathering evidence, and other details about the case.

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  • JDF 82

    How to Collect on a Judgment

    This guide provides instructions on how to collect money after a court has awarded a judgment in your favor. It explains the steps needed to get the money, which may involve serving questions to the person who owes the money or filing specific court forms.

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  • Form 26

    Writ of Continuing Garnishment

    This form is a Writ of Continuing Garnishment, which is a court order directing a third party (the Garnishee) to withhold money from a person's wages or earnings and send it to the person who won the judgment (the Judgment Creditor). It asks the Garnishee to answer questions under oath about the debtor's employment and earnings.

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  • Form 29

    Writ of Garnishment with Notice Exemption & Pending Levy

    This form is a Writ of Garnishment that directs a third party (the Garnishee) to hold property or money belonging to a person who owes money (the Judgment Debtor). It also provides a notice to the Judgment Debtor about property that may be protected from being taken.

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  • Form 30

    Claim of Exemption to Writ of Garnishment With Notice

    This form is used to tell the court that certain property should not be taken or sold because it is exempt from a writ of garnishment. It asks the person filing the form to describe the property and explain why it should be exempt.

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  • Form 31

    Writ of Garnishment for Support

    This form is a Writ of Garnishment for Support, which is a court order directing a third party (the Garnishee) to withhold money from a person (the Judgment Debtor) and pay it to the person owed the money (the Judgment Creditor). It requires the Garnishee to answer questions under oath about the payments they receive from the Judgment Debtor.

  • Form 32

    Writ of Garnishment Judgment Debtor other than Natural Person

    This form is a Writ of Garnishment used to officially ask a third party (the Garnishee) to provide information about money or property owed to the person who won the judgment (the Judgment Creditor). It requires the Garnishee to answer questions under oath about what they possess or owe to the Judgment Debtor.

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  • Form 33

    Writ of Garnishment (writ of attachment)

    This form is a Writ of Garnishment, which is a court order directing a third party (the Garnishee) to provide information about money or property owed to the person who started the case (the Defendant in Attachment). It asks the Garnishee to answer questions under oath about what they possess or owe.

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  • JDF 111

    Satisfaction of Judgment (Full or Partial)

    This form is used to officially tell the court that a judgment amount has been paid, either completely or partially. It requires the person who is owed money (the judgment creditor) to fill in details about the payment received.

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  • JDF 158

    Information for Entry of Judgment (Labor Enforcement)

    This form is used to ask the court to officially record a final decision made by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. It requires details about the employee/creditor, the employer/debtor, and the total amount awarded.

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  • JDF 258

    Temporary Order & Citation - Enforcement of Restrictive Covenant on Residential Property

    This form is a temporary order and citation used in small claims court to address a violation of a restrictive covenant on residential property. It is used when the court finds evidence that a covenant is being violated and that immediate action is needed.

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  • JDF 89

    Notice to Garnishee, Application of Funds to Judgment, and Release of Funds to Judgment Creditor

    This form is a notice to a third party (the Garnishee) asking the court to order that money owed to the court be paid directly to the person who won the judgment (the Judgment Creditor). It also asks the court to officially release the Garnishee from any further obligation regarding the judgment.

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  • Form 27

    Calculation of the Amount of Exempt Earnings

    This form is a worksheet used to calculate how much money from someone's earnings can be taken by a court order. It requires calculating gross pay, subtracting required deductions, and then determining the final amount that can be taken.

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  • Form 34

    Notice of Levy

    This form is a Notice of Levy that tells a person (the judgment debtor) that some of their property or money is being held or taken to pay a debt owed to another person (the plaintiff). It also lists types of property that might be protected from being taken.

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  • JDF110

    How to File a County Civil Lawsuit (money demand)

    This guide explains the steps for starting a civil lawsuit in a county court when the money being asked for is up to $25,000. It lists the forms needed at different stages of the case, from starting the lawsuit to getting a final judgment.

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  • JDF 121

    Writ of Assistance

    This form is a Writ of Assistance that directs the Sheriff of a county to take possession of personal property listed in a court order. It outlines the steps the Sheriff must take to secure the property and serve copies of the order to the defendant.

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  • JDF 131

    Instructions for an Agistor's Lien

    This document provides instructions for an Agistor's Lien, which is a claim filed by someone who feeds, cares for, or manages livestock. It explains what the lien is, how it works, and the steps needed to file related court documents.

  • JDF 255

    Notice of No Service

    This form is a Notice of No Service that tells the people involved that an attempt to mail the Notice, Claim and Summons to the Defendant(s) did not work. It advises the Plaintiff that they must get an “Alias Notice, Claim and Summons” from the Clerk of the Court if they want to continue the case.

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  • JDF 290W

    Certificate of Notice

    This form is a Certificate of Notice used to prove that a copy of a water rights application was given to the owners of the land involved. It requires the person filing it to state when and how the notice was sent to the landowners.

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  • JDF 295W

    Standardized Instructions for all Colorado Water Court Divisions

    This document provides general instructions for filing water-related cases in Colorado Water Court Divisions. It tells applicants about required paperwork, how to fill out forms, and what supporting documents must be included with the filing.

  • JDF 307W

    Notice of Change in Ownership of Conditional Water Right and/or Change of Address

    This form is used to tell the court about either a change in who owns a conditional water right or a change in the owner's mailing address. It asks for details about the water right case and the specific change being reported.

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  • JDF 7

    Attachment of Additional Information

    This form is used to attach extra information to another document that is being filed with the court. It simply provides space to list the case number and the name of the person filing the attachment.

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  • JDF 70

    Certificate of Service (general)

    This form is a Certificate of Service used to prove that a copy of a document was sent to all other people involved in a civil case. It requires the person filing it to state how and when the document was sent to the other parties.

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  • JDF75

    Stipulation

    This form is used to write down an agreement between the people in a case. It has sections for listing facts that both sides agree on and for everyone to sign.

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