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JDF809 SC

Order Appointing Court Visitor

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective February 1, 2024

This form is an official court order that appoints a person to act as a court visitor in a case. It asks the court to officially name someone to investigate matters related to the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when the court needs to appoint someone to investigate allegations made in a Petition for Appointment of Guardian or a Petition for Appointment of a Conservator.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is an order that is signed by the Judge, Magistrate, Probate Registrar, or Deputy Clerk of Court. It is used by the court.
What does the court visitor do?
The court visitor is appointed to investigate allegations made in the case and may need access to many types of records, like medical or financial reports.
Is there a fee?
The form includes options for who pays the visitor fee, such as the petitioner or the court itself.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2024.

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