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Form 20

Pattern Interrogatories (District Court)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2024

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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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used when parties in a civil case need to formally ask each other specific questions about the case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form provides instructions for both the party asking the questions and the party who must answer them.
What is the purpose of these questions?
These are sample discovery requests intended for optional use in district courts to gather information from the other side.

Revision history

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

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