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JDF 442

Information Sheet for Registering a Protection Order

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2024

This form is an Information Sheet used to register a Protection Order. It asks for detailed personal information about the person seeking protection and the person who is being restrained.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form must be completed and attached to the Verified Complaint for Protection Order Form JDF 402. It is used when someone needs to register a Protection Order so that law enforcement can access the information.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an Information Sheet for Registering a Protection Order. It collects details about the protected party and the party who is being restrained.
Do I need to fill out all the sections?
The form asks for detailed information, and the text notes that complete and accurate information is critical for the order to be enforced.
What happens if I don't fill out the form completely?
The form states that if it is incomplete, the information might not be posted where law enforcement can access it, and the protection order might not be properly enforced.

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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