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JDF402

Complaint/Motion for Civil Protection Order

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2026

This form is used to ask the court to issue a Civil Protection Order against another person. It asks the filer to state the reasons for needing the order and describe past incidents of concern.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person believes they or others are in danger and need the court to issue a protective order.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the person requesting the order, who is called the petitioner.
What information must I provide?
The form asks for details about the person being restrained, the protected persons, and specific details about incidents that caused the request for the order.
Does this form ask for a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

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

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