Permanent Civil Protection Order
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective September 1, 2026
This form is used to create a Permanent Civil Protection Order. It asks the court to legally order certain restrictions on a person regarding other people and places.
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This form is used when a court needs to issue a permanent order to protect people from a specific individual.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is used to create a Permanent Civil Protection Order, which is a court order that places restrictions on a person. The court issues this order under specific Colorado Revised Statutes sections.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form includes sections for the Court, the Petitioner, and the Respondent, but the actual order details are filled out by the court.
- What happens if the Restrained Person breaks this order?
- The text states that if the Restrained Person breaks the order, the government may bring criminal charges, and the person could be found in contempt of court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2026.
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