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i Notice of Appeal Instructions (Family, District Civil, & Probate)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective February 1, 2025

This form is a set of instructions for filing a Notice of Appeal, which starts the process of asking a higher court to review a case decision. It asks for details about the case, the final order, and any issues the person believes were wrong in the original decision.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a party wants to appeal a decision made by the court. There are specific deadlines, such as within 49 days after a final written order, that must be followed.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is the purpose of this form?
This form starts your appeal and helps the court decide if it can review your case. It requires filling out details about the case and the final order you are appealing.
Who needs to receive a copy of this form?
You must send a copy to each party’s attorney, or directly to the party if they do not have a lawyer. You must also send a copy to the District Court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2025.

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