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JDF 556

Motion to Transfer Venue - Juvenile Dependency and Neglect

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is a request asking the court to move the location (venue) of a case involving a child who is dependent or neglected. It asks the court to change where the case will be heard.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party believes the case should be heard in a different county than the one it was originally filed in.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The Petitioner, which in this case is listed as the County Department of Social/Human Services or another interested party.
What does this form ask the court for?
It asks the court to issue an Order transferring the venue of the case to a different county.
Does this form require a fee?
The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

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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