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Notice of Appeal (Family & District Civil)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective May 1, 2025

This form is used to officially tell the court that you are appealing a final order from a family or district civil case. It asks for details about the order you are appealing and who else is involved in the appeal.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a party wants to appeal a final order that was issued in a family or district civil court case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Notice of Appeal, which means you are telling the court that you plan to appeal a final order from a family or district civil case.
Do I need to fill out all the sections?
The form asks for details about the order you are appealing, if you need a transcript, and information about the other parties involved in the appeal.
Does this form require a fee?
The form mentions attaching a filing fee, or a court order that waives that fee.

Revision history

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

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