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JDF 1316

Order

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is an official court document used to write down the judge's final decisions or orders in a case. It records what the judge has decided after reviewing a motion or request.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in family court cases when the judge needs to write down the official orders regarding a marriage, civil union, or parental responsibilities.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the Court to fill out, as it is the judge who makes the final order. It is marked "COURT USE ONLY."
What does this form do?
It is used to write down the official findings and orders of the court after it has considered a motion or request in a case.

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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