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JDF 1244

Order Re: Confirmation of a Custody Order (Expedited)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is an order used by the court to decide if an out-of-state custody order should be officially recognized and enforced in Colorado. It records the court's decision after reviewing the case details and any hearing that took place.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a case comes before the court to confirm a custody order that was issued in a different state. It also addresses a request to enforce that order quickly.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that is filled out and signed by the Judge or Magistrate. It is used by the court.
What does this form confirm?
The court uses this form to confirm whether or not a foreign custody decree should be recognized under the UCCJEA.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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