Jefferson County District Court, First Judicial District
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements15 rules
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Documents and exhibits filed under seal must be submitted in paper format in a sealed envelope marked 'Sealed' with the case caption and title.
Documents and exhibits submitted to the Court under seal must be filed in paper format, in a sealed envelope marked "Sealed" with the case caption and the title
Paper
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After approval, a Rule 70 order requires counsel to submit the original negotiable instrument in paper format for the clerk's signature.
Rule 70 Orders, once approved by the court, will require counsel to submit in paper format the original Negotiable Instrument needed for signature by the Clerk of Court.
Paper
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Exhibits and attachments containing specified sensitive information must be filed separately from the main pleading and suppressed when filed.
Exhibits and Attachments with medical information, psychiatric reports, social security numbers, bank account numbers or credit card numbers must be filed separate from the main pleading and MUST be suppressed at the time of filing.
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Exhibits and attachments must be clearly labeled, categorized as exhibits attached to pleadings or documents, and given a specific document title.
All exhibits and attachments must be clearly labeled on their face and also include the Event Type and Title. Use the “Exhibits-Attach to Pleadings/Doc” Event Type and provide a specific Document Title, e.g., “Exhibit A to Motion to Compel.”
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Documents submitted for in camera review must be provided in paper, audio, or video format until further notice.
The motion for an in camera review must be e-filed. However, the submission of documents for an in camera review will continue to be done in paper/audio/video format until further notice.
Paper
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The upper-right corner of each case caption must contain a Court Use Only space at least 2.5 inches wide and 1.75 inches long for the court seal.
Case captions shall include a space for “Court Use Only” at least 2 ½ inches in width and 1 ¾ inches in length in the upper right-hand corner for placement of the court seal.
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All documents must be filed on 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper.
All documents shall be filed in 8 ½” x 11” format.
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A document must be submitted as one complete document unless it exceeds the 3 MB per-document limit, with a total filing limit of 50 MB.
All pages of a single document shall be submitted in whole as a single document, unless the number of pages exceeds the system file limit (currently 3 MB per document with a total of 50MB per filing).
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After approval, counsel must submit the original negotiable instrument for a Rule 70 order in paper format for the clerk’s signature.
Rule 70 Orders, once approved by the court, will require counsel to submit in paper format the original Negotiable Instrument needed for signature by the Clerk of Court.
Paper
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A QDRO must be submitted in PDF format with scanned party signatures despite its status as a proposed order.
Although the QDRO is a Proposed Order, it DOES require the signature of the parties. Therefore, Local Rules require the QDRO to be submitted in PDF format with scanned signatures.
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Documents and exhibits submitted in sealed cases must use paper format.
Sealed cases shall be exempt from the mandatory e-filing requirement for District Court Civil cases. Documents and exhibits submitted to the Court in sealed cases must be filed in paper format.
Paper
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A document must generally be submitted as one complete document, but documents exceeding 25 pages are excepted from that single-document requirement.
ALL pages of a single document shall be submitted in whole as a single document, UNLESS the number of pages exceeds 25 pages.
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All documents must be filed in 8.5-inch by 11-inch format.
All documents shall be filed in 8 ½" x 11" format.
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Case captions must reserve a Court Use Only space of at least 2.5 inches by 1.75 inches in the upper-right corner for the court seal.
Case captions shall include a space for "Court Use Only" at least 2 ½ inches in width and 1 ¾ inches in length in the upper right hand corner for placement of the court seal.
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If the Judicial Officer requests that paper originals be provided, then counsel may submit the originals during the hearing.
Summary: If a Judicial Officer requests paper originals in a foreign-judgment matter, counsel may submit them during the hearing.
Paper
Document Filing Requirements71 rules
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Writs and legal processes must reflect the current statutory exemption thresholds.
Such writs or legal processes shall reflect current exemption thresholds as outlined in the statute.
Document Type
Writ Or Legal Process
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A party seeking additional court review must file the writ or legal process together with a motion and proposed order.
Parties requesting additional review by the court shall file a writ or legal process in conjunction with a motion and proposed order.
Document Type
Motion
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Extraordinary collection writs and legal processes must be accompanied by proof of the statutory written notice sent to the judgment debtor at the debtor's last known address.
Writs or legal processes intended to effect an extraordinary collection action (such as an attachment, garnishment, levy, or execution to collect or enforce a judgment on a debt), shall be accompanied by proof of the written notice required by the statute sent to the judgment debtor at his/her last known address at least 10, but no more than 60, days prior to filing the writ or legal processes.
Document Type
Writ Or Legal Process
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All submitted documents must include a complete and accurate Event Type and Document Title.
It is the responsibility of the attorney to provide a complete and accurate Event Type and Document Title on ALL submitted documents.
Document Type
All Submitted Documents
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The filing attorney must enter each party's complete last known mailing address when filing a new case through ICCES.
It is the responsibility of the filing attorney to enter a complete last known mailing address into ICCES for each party when filing a new case.
Document Type
New Case
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Documents requiring verified signatures must be electronically filed with scanned signatures and seals; signature statements and separately filed signature pages are not acceptable.
All documents requiring verification of the signature of both parties and/or counsel per C.R.C.P. 121 1-26 (8) shall be electronically filed with scanned signatures and seals. The statement "original signature on file" or "/s/" are not acceptable in these instances. Separately filed signature pages will be REJECTED as an incomplete document.
Document Type
Documents Requiring Verified Signatures
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Every pleading must be completely captioned.
Document Type
Pleading
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A QDRO requires party signatures and must be submitted in PDF format with scanned signatures.
Although the QDRO is a Proposed Order, it DOES require the signature of the parties. Therefore, Local Rules require the QDRO to be submitted in PDF format with scanned signatures.
Document Type
Qdro
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Post-trial attorney-fee motions must be titled specifically and filed with a proposed order.
Motions for Post-Trial Attorney's Fees shall be titled as such, not as an affidavit, and filed along with a proposed order.
Document Type
Motion Post Trial Attorney Fees
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In Jefferson County, the original will must be filed for letters to be issued, and e-filed electronic copies are not accepted.
In Jefferson County, you MUST file the Original Will in order to have Letters issued. We will not accept e-filed electronic copies.
Document Type
Original Will
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A motion for judgment on default of a stipulation must be titled specifically and not as a motion for judgment or default judgment.
Motion for Judgment on Default of Stipulation shall be filed as such and not as a Motion for Judgment or Motion for Default Judgment
Document Type
Motion For Judgment On Default Of Stipulation
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In promissory-note actions or cases where an original document is legally required, the original document must be presented to the court.
If the action is on a promissory note or where an original document is by law required to be filed, that original document shall be presented to the court in order that the court may make a notation of the judgment on the face of the document.
Document Type
Original Document
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Every complaint must include a brief statement of claim describing the facts and circumstances giving rise to the action.
All Complaints must include "a statement of claim setting forth briefly the facts and circumstances giving rise to the action" pursuant to C.R.C.P. 303(a)
Document Type
Complaint
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Proof of debt must be filed with the summons and complaint.
Proof of debt should be filed with the Summons and the Complaint.
Document Type
Summons And Complaint
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Motions to vacate judgment and dismiss with or without prejudice must be titled specifically rather than as a motion to dismiss.
Motions to Vacate Judgment and Dismiss with/without Prejudice should be titled as such and not as a Motion to Dismiss.
Document Type
Motion To Vacate Judgment And Dismiss
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A stipulation must be titled and filed as a stipulation, not as a mutual release or agreement.
Stipulations shall be filed as such and not as Mutual Releases and/or Agreements.
Document Type
Stipulation
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After a responsive pleading is filed or judgment is entered, a motion to dismiss is required and a notice to dismiss is insufficient.
If the defendant has filed a responsive pleading and/or judgment has entered, a Motion to Dismiss is required. A Notice to Dismiss is insufficient.
Document Type
Motion To Dismiss
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A joint trial-prioritization pleading must include a statement of the parties' intention to proceed to trial as scheduled.
At least two days before the PTRD, the parties may file a joint pleading setting forth their positions as to trial prioritization. This pleading shall include a statement as to the parties' intention to proceed to trial as scheduled.
Document Type
Joint Pleading
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The filing attorney must provide a complete and accurate event type and document title on every submitted document.
It is the responsibility of the attorney to provide a complete and accurate Event Type and Document Title on ALL submitted documents.
Document Type
All Submitted Documents
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Documents must identify the signing attorney or attorneys and include the attorney’s electronic signature.
Documents must clearly identify which attorney(s) signed the document and must include the attorney’s electronic signature.
Document Type
Document
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Every pleading must include a complete caption.
Every pleading must be completely captioned.
Document Type
Pleading
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Proposed orders must be titled for the relief sought, while the CCE Event Type—not the Document Title—must identify the filing as a proposed order.
ALL Proposed Orders must be titled regarding the relief being sought – e.g., “Regarding Motion for Extension of Time.” The CCE Document Title should not say “Proposed Order” or “Order” Regarding Motion for Extension of Time” because “Order: “auto-populates when the court issues a ruling. The Event Type will indicate it is a “proposed order.”
Document Type
Proposed Order
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A motion to restrict parenting time under C.R.S. 14-10-129(4) must be titled “Motion to Restrict Parenting Time” for identification and processing within 24 hours of filing.
Motions to Restrict Parenting Time pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-129(4) shall be properly titled to include "Motion to Restrict Parenting Time" so that they can be identified and processed within 24 hours of filing.
Document Type
Motion To Restrict Parenting Time
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Every complaint must include a brief statement of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the action.
All Complaints must include "a statement of claim setting forth briefly the facts and circumstances giving rise to the action" pursuant to C.R.C.P. 303(a)
Document Type
Complaint
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A post-trial attorney-fee motion must be titled as such, not as an affidavit, and filed with a proposed order.
Motions for Post-Trial Attorney's Fees shall be titled as such, not as an affidavit, and filed along with a proposed order.
Document Type
Post Trial Attorney Fees Motion
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A party may amend pleadings only with a court order under C.R.C.P. 315.
Amendments to pleadings will not be permitted except by order of court pursuant to C.R.C.P. 315.
Document Type
Amended Pleading
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Counsel for a represented party must appear in person before the clerk will process the electronically filed verified protection-order complaint.
Verified Complaints for Protection Orders filed by represented parties shall be filed electronically but will not be processed by the clerk until counsel appears in person before the court.
Document Type
Verified Complaint For Protection Order
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Appeals from County Court Civil cases must comply with C.R.C.P. 411.
Document Type
County Civil Appeal
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If the circumstances are unchanged, the Jail need only file a petition stating that there is no change; if circumstances changed or new information exists, it must also file a suppressed affidavit with the petition.
If the circumstances have not changed for needing to keep the individual in restrictive housing, the Jail need only file a Petition representing that there has been no change in circumstances from the original filing. If circumstances have changed and/or there is additional information of which the Jail believes the court should be apprised, then the Jail shall file another suppressed Affidavit with the Petition.
Document Type
Petition And Affidavit
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The assigned judicial officer must prepare and file an order moving jurisdiction and related orders into the new DR case and must issue a Case Management Order in that case.
The judicial officer assigned to the JV case shall prepare and file an order moving jurisdiction (see attached) and orders to the DR Case and shall issue a Case Management Order in the new DR case.
Document Type
Order Moving Jurisdiction
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The order moving jurisdiction must be filed in both the JV case and the new DR case.
The order moving jurisdiction to a new DR case will be filed into both the JV and the new DR cases.
Document Type
Order Moving Jurisdiction
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The order transferring jurisdiction to a new DR case must state that no additional filings may be made in the JV case.
The order moving jurisdiction to a new DR case shall direct that there are to be no additional filings into the JV case.
Document Type
Order Moving Jurisdiction
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Draft transcripts, disks containing draft or completed transcripts, and other noncertified transcript forms cannot be provided except as authorized by CJD 05-03, Section V(E).
No draft transcripts, disks containing draft, partial or completed transcripts, or any other form of "transcript" shall be provided to any person, unless done so pursuant to CJD 05-03, Section V(E).
Document Type
Transcript
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Districts must not accommodate requests to listen to recorded proceedings on tape or CD.
Districts shall not accommodate requests to listen to recorded proceedings (tapes or CDs).
Document Type
Recorded Proceeding Listening Request
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The court will not provide copies of the audio recording.
Copies of the audio will not be provided.
Document Type
Audio Recording Copy
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Litigants, counsel, and the public may obtain only certified transcripts through the appropriate First Judicial District clerk's office, district administrator, or assigned court reporter.
In all County and District Courts in the First Judicial District, all persons, including litigants, counsel and the general public, may obtain only certified transcripts from the appropriate county or district court clerk's office or district administrator (including the assigned court reporter).
Document Type
Transcript
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Copies of tapes or CDs cannot serve as the official court record; only certified transcripts prepared by reporters or authorized transcribers may do so.
Copies of tapes or CDs shall not be used as the official record for purposes of appeal, motions or other court proceedings. Only certified transcripts by reporters or authorized transcribers shall be used as the official records of court proceedings.
Document Type
Official Record
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At least four business days before the pretrial readiness conference, the District Attorney must file a pleading identifying its priority order for cases to be tried each day.
At least four business days before the PTRD, the District Attorney shall file a pleading that sets forth its prioritization of cases scheduled to be tried each day.
Document Type
Trial Prioritization Pleading
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A plaintiff filing an FED eviction case must file an Affidavit of Compliance affirming that the tenant was notified of the CDC Order and provided the Declaration.
The District will continue to accept FED (any type of eviction case) filings provided plaintiff files the Affidavit of Compliance with Executive Order D 2020 202 (Affidavit, attached as Exhibit C), which affirms that plaintiff has notified tenant of the CDC Order and provided tenant with the Declaration.
Document Type
Affidavit Of Compliance
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Exhibits and attachments must be clearly labeled on their face and in the filing's Event Type and Title.
All exhibits and attachments must be clearly labeled on their face and also in the Event Type and Title.
Document Type
Exhibits And Attachments
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An exhibit's Document Title must identify the nature of the exhibit.
The Document Title of the Exhibit shall identify the nature of the exhibits, e.g. Exhibit 1 – Financial information; or Exhibit H – IME Report.
Document Type
Exhibit
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Pleading attachments must use the Exhibits Event Type and a specific Document Title, not the Pleading Supporting Document code.
Do NOT use the "Pleading Supporting Document" code for pleading attachments. Use the "Exhibits" Event Type and provide a specific Document Title,
Document Type
Pleading Attachments
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Proposed orders must be titled with the relief sought and must not use 'Proposed Order' or 'Order' in the title.
ALL Proposed Orders must be titled regarding the relief being sought – e.g. "Regarding Motion for Extension of Time." The title should not say "Proposed Order" or "Order" Regarding Motion for Extension of Time as "Order:" auto-populates when the Court issues a ruling.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Motions to Restrict Parenting Time must include the title 'Motion to Restrict Parenting Time.'
Motions to Restrict Parenting Time pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-129(4) shall be properly titled to include "Motion to Restrict Parenting Time" so that they can be identified and processed within 24 hours of filing.
Document Type
Motion To Restrict Parenting Time
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Decrees are proposed orders submitted in editable format and do not require counsel or party verification or approval signatures.
Decrees do NOT require verification or approval signatures of counsel or the parties. Decrees are Proposed Orders and shall be submitted in editable format.
Document Type
Decree
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Multi-purpose pleadings are discouraged and may be rejected by the court.
Document Type
Pleading
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A stipulation must be titled and filed as a stipulation rather than as a mutual release or agreement.
Stipulations shall be filed as such and not as Mutual Releases and/or Agreements.
Document Type
Stipulation
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A default-of-stipulation judgment motion must be titled as such rather than as a motion for judgment or default judgment.
Motion for Judgment on Default of Stipulation shall be filed as such and not as a Motion for Judgment or Motion for Default Judgment.
Document Type
Motion For Judgment On Default Of Stipulation
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A motion to vacate judgment and dismiss with or without prejudice must be titled as such rather than as a motion to dismiss.
Motions to Vacate Judgment and Dismiss with/without Prejudice should be titled as such and not as a Motion to Dismiss.
Document Type
Motion To Vacate Judgment And Dismiss
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The order transferring jurisdiction must state that the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically Rule 16.2, apply in the new DR case.
The order moving jurisdiction to a new DR case shall specify that the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure will apply, specifically Rule 16.2.
Document Type
Order Moving Jurisdiction
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Copies of tapes or CDs should be requested using the SCAO-approved form obtained from the clerk or district administrator and sent to the address listed for the appropriate district.
Orders for copies should be submitted to the court on the request forms for tapes or CDs approved by the SCAO. Blank forms can be obtained from the clerk of the court or district administrator as set forth by each district. The completed form should be sent to the address that is listed on the form for the appropriate district.
Document Type
Tape Or Cd Order Request
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The District Attorney's daily trial-priority list should not reschedule cases to different trial days.
The District Attorney's list is for each day during the week. It should not move cases to different days.
Document Type
Trial Prioritization Pleading
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A defendant may file a pleading stating the defendant's trial-prioritization position at least two business days before the pretrial readiness conference.
At least two business days before the PTRD, a defendant may file a pleading setting forth his/her position as to trial prioritization.
Document Type
Trial Prioritization Pleading
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Fugitive information sheets must be filed within 7 days of the defendant's failure to appear at a contempt citation hearing or a motion requesting the issuance of a warrant will be required.
Summary: Fugitive information sheets must be filed within seven days after the defendant fails to appear at a contempt citation hearing, or a motion for a warrant will be required.
Document Type
Fugitive Information Sheet
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The motion may only be filed if the person believes that, upon presentation of evidence not fully considered by the court, that person is entitled to: o a personal recognizance bond; o an unsecured bond with conditions of release; or o a change in the monetary conditions of bond.
Summary: The motion may be filed only if the person presents previously unconsidered evidence and believes the person is entitled to personal recognizance, an unsecured bond with conditions, or a change in the monetary bond conditions.
Document Type
Motion For Reconsideration Of Bond
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Professional conservators participating in the CCOCR Pilot Project must use CCOCR to complete and submit Conservator's Reports, including amended reports, due on or after June 1, 2022.
Therefore, the court orders that professional conservators participating in the CCOCR Pilot Project filing Conservator's Reports (JDF 885) due on or after June 1, 2022, must use CCOCR for completing and submitting their Conservator's Report for filing with the court, including Amended Conservator's Reports.
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Page 1 | ORDER: COLORADO COURTS ONLINE CONSERVATOR'S REPORT (CCOCR) PILOT PROJECT
Licensed Colorado attorneys, including attorneys for governmental and administrative agencies, must electronically file and serve all documents through ICCES.
All licensed Colorado Attorneys, including those filing on behalf of municipal, county, or state agencies, as well as administrative agencies, shall electronically file and serve all documents through the Integrated Colorado Courts E-filing System (ICCES), in accordance with C.R.C.P. 121, section 1-26; C.R.C.P. 305.5; Chief Justice Directive 11-01; and all local rules and policies.
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Page 1 | Revised Order Regarding Mandatory Electronic Filing for All E-Filing Cases via ICCES
Licensed Colorado attorneys serving as guardians ad litems, special advocates, parenting time coordinators, child and family investigators, mediators, or other appointed fiduciaries are attorneys of record subject to mandatory electronic filing.
Guardian Ad Litems, Special Advocates, Parenting Time Coordinators, CFI (Child and Family Investigators), mediators and other appointed fiduciaries who are licensed Colorado attorneys are considered attorneys of record and are subject to mandatory electronic filing.
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Page 2 | Entry of Appearance/Substitution of Counsel/Withdrawal of Counsel
Exhibits admitted during a District Court trial must be clearly labeled and refiled electronically within 14 days after trial, regardless of outcome.
Exhibits admitted during District Court Trials must be clearly labeled and e-filed back into the case within 14 days after the conclusion of the trial, regardless of outcome.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Document Filing Standards (These Standards apply for ALL E-filing Case Types)
Verified protection-order complaints filed by represented parties must be filed electronically, and the clerk will not process them until counsel appears in person.
Verified Complaints for Protection Orders filed by represented parties shall be filed in electronic format, but will not be processed by the clerk until counsel appears in person before the Court.
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Page 4 | Additional Domestic Case Filing Requirements
All appeals documents, including petitions for writ of certiorari and other appellate pleadings covered by the stated appellate rule, must be electronically filed in the trial court case.
All Appeals documents including Petitions for Writ of Certiorari and other Appeals pleadings which are required to be "served upon the clerk of the trial court" according to the Colorado Appellate Rules MUST be e-filed into the trial court case.
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Page 5 | Additional Appeals Filing Requirements
The CCE e-filing mandate covers the listed domestic, civil, probate, criminal, traffic, juvenile, and future e-filing case types.
The following is an all-inclusive Mandate that gives specific e-filing instructions for Domestic, District Civil, County Civil (including protection orders), Probate, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Infractions, Criminal, all Juvenile case types, and any other case type that may become available for e-filing through CCE in the future.
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Page 1 | REVISED ORDER REGARDING MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING FOR ALL E-FILING CASES VIA CCE
All licensed Colorado attorneys, including those filing for government or administrative agencies, must electronically file and serve all documents through CCE in accordance with the cited rules and directives.
All licensed Colorado attorneys, including those filing on behalf of municipal, county, or state agencies, as well as administrative agencies, shall electronically file and serve all documents through Colorado Courts E-Filing (CCE), in accordance with C.R.C.P. 49.5, C.R.C.P. 121, section 1-26; C.R.C.P. 305.5; Chief Justice Directive 11-01 as currently in effect, and as subsequently amended; and CJD 16-03 as currently in effect.
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Page 1 | REVISED ORDER REGARDING MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING FOR ALL E-FILING CASES VIA CCE
Court-appointed licensed Colorado attorneys in Domestic Relations and Paternity cases are attorneys of record, must electronically file, and must file as a non-party.
In Domestic Relations and Paternity cases professionals who have been appointed by the court and are licensed Colorado attorneys are considered attorneys of record and are subject to mandatory electronic filing. These “Other” interested parties must e-file as “Non-Party” to the case.
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Page 2 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
Attorneys filing motions to intervene and attorneys representing garnishees, subpoenaed parties, or other interested parties not required to intervene must e-file as a non-party.
Motions to Intervene require the attorney to e-file as a Non-Party to the case. Attorneys who represent Garnishees, Subpoenaed Parties, or “Other” interested parties who are not required to intervene, must also e-file as a Non-Party to the case.
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Page 2 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
Specified trial documents must be electronically filed before trial or as required by the Trial Management Order.
Trial Documents (Exhibit Lists; Witness Lists; Trial Management Certificates; Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms) must be e-filed prior to the start of trial and/or in compliance with the Trial Management Order.
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Page 3 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
Documents requiring verified party or counsel signatures must be electronically filed with scanned signatures and seals; “original signature on file,” “/s/,” and separately filed signature pages are unacceptable.
All documents requiring verification of the signature of both parties and/or counsel per C.R.C.P. 121 1-26 (8) shall be e-filed with scanned signatures and seals. The statement "original signature on file" or "/s/" are not acceptable in these instances. Separately filed signature pages will be REJECTED as an incomplete document.
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Page 4 | ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC CASE FILING REQUIREMENTS
A represented party’s verified protection-order complaint must be filed electronically, but the clerk will not process it until counsel appears in person before the court.
Verified Complaints for Protection Orders filed by represented parties shall be filed in electronic format but will not be processed by the clerk until counsel appears in person before the Court.
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Page 4 | ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC CASE FILING REQUIREMENTS
When e-filing a new case involving a foreign judgment or decree, counsel must submit scanned images of the original exemplified foreign filings with a viewable foreign jurisdictional seal.
Foreign Judgments and Foreign Decrees require counsel to submit scanned images of the Original Exemplified Copies of the Foreign Order, Decree, and other case filings when e-filing the new case. The SEAL of the foreign jurisdiction MUST be viewable.
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Page 4 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
Documents and exhibits in sealed District Court Civil cases must be filed in paper rather than electronically.
Sealed cases shall be exempt from the mandatory e-filing requirement for District Court Civil cases. Documents and exhibits submitted to the Court in sealed cases must be filed in paper format.
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Page 5 | ADDITIONAL DISTRICT CIVIL CASE FILING REQUIREMENTS
Appeal documents, including certiorari petitions and other appellate pleadings that must be served on the trial-court clerk, must be e-filed in the trial-court case.
All appeals documents including Petitions for Writ of Certiorari and other appeals pleadings which are required to be "served upon the clerk of the trial court" according to the Colorado Appellate Rules MUST be e-filed into the trial court case.
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Page 6 | Additional Appeals Filing Requirements
A represented party's verified protection-order complaint must be e-filed, and the clerk will not process it until counsel appears in person.
Verified Complaints for Protection Orders filed by represented parties shall be filed electronically but will not be processed by the clerk until counsel appears in person before the court.
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Page 6 | ADDITIONAL COUNTY CIVIL FILING REQUIREMENTS
A withdrawn attorney must file an appropriate pleading through ICCES to regain access to the case.
An Attorney who has withdrawn from the case is no longer granted unlimited access to the file. If you need access to a case you need to file an appropriate pleading via ICCES to re-enter the case.
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Page 2 | Entry of Appearance/Substitution of Counsel/Withdrawal of Counsel
CCE e-filing is unavailable for Mental Health and Small Claims cases.
E-filing via CCE is not available for the following case types: Mental Health Small Claims
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Page 1 | REVISED ORDER REGARDING MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING FOR ALL E-FILING CASES VIA CCE
A withdrawn attorney must file an appropriate pleading through CCE to regain access to the case.
An attorney who has withdrawn from the case is no longer granted unlimited access to the file. If you need access to a case, you need to file an appropriate pleading via CCE to re-enter the case.
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Page 2 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
The court will electronically file all judicial rulings, opinions, orders, and other written communications.
The court will e-file all judicial rulings, opinions, orders and other written communications.
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Page 3 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
The court and county clerks will reject FED/eviction complaints filed electronically or in person through May 31, 2020, unless otherwise permitted.
For FED/EVICTION CASES, the following procedures apply. Pursuant to Executive Order D 2020 051 issued on April 30, 2020, the court will not hear or accept the filing of FED/eviction cases unless otherwise permitted through May 31, 2020. Therefore, the court directs the Jefferson and Gilpin County Clerk's Offices to reject all FED/eviction complaints (filed electronically or in person) through May 31, 2020, unless otherwise permitted.
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Page 15 | 4. RULES FOR VERY LIMITED IN-PERSON PROCEEDINGS
Unrepresented parties must continue filing paper documents; the clerk must scan and upload them to jPOD, and attorneys of record may view them on ICCES unless sealed by court order.
Parties who are not represented by an attorney shall continue to file documents in paper format. The clerk shall scan and upload those documents into jPOD but will not mail or serve copies to attorneys of record via ICCES. However, all scanned documents will be viewable by attorneys of record on ICCES, unless sealed by court order.
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Page 1 | Revised Order Regarding Mandatory Electronic Filing for All E-Filing Cases via ICCES
Specified District Court trial documents must be electronically filed before trial or in compliance with the Trial Management Order.
Trial Documents in District Court Cases, (Exhibit Lists; Witness Lists; Trial Management Certificates; Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms) must be e-filed prior to the start of trial and/or in compliance with the Trial Management Order.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Document Filing Standards (These Standards apply for ALL E-filing Case Types)
Sealed cases are exempt from mandatory electronic filing in District Court civil cases.
Sealed cases shall be exempt from the mandatory e-filing requirement for District Court Civil cases.
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Page 4 | Additional District Civil Case Filing Requirements
The documents covered by this rule will not be scanned or uploaded through ICCES.
These documents will not be scanned and uploaded into ICCES.
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Page 5 | Revised Order Regarding Mandatory Electronic Filing for All E-Filing Cases via ICCES
Unrepresented parties must continue filing in paper format; the clerk will scan and upload those filings into jPOD, which attorneys of record may view on CCE unless sealed.
Parties who are not represented by an attorney shall continue to file documents in paper format. The clerk shall scan and upload those documents into jPOD but will not mail or serve copies to attorneys of record via CCE. However, all scanned documents will be viewable by attorneys of record on CCE, unless sealed by court order.
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Page 1 | REVISED ORDER REGARDING MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING FOR ALL E-FILING CASES VIA CCE
An in camera review motion must be electronically filed, but supporting documents must continue to be submitted in paper, audio, or video format until further notice.
The motion for an in camera review must be e-filed. However, the submission of documents for an in camera review will continue to be done in paper/audio/video format until further notice.
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Page 3 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
Exhibits admitted at trial or a hearing must be clearly labeled and electronically filed back into the case using the specified event code and a title identifying the exhibit and hearing.
Exhibits admitted during trials/hearings must be clearly labeled and e-filed back into the case within 14 days after the conclusion of the trial, regardless of outcome utilizing the event code “Exhibits-Trial/Hearing” and the document title indicating the exhibit number and the hearing it was utilized at, e.g., “Exhibit A from 1/12/16 trial”.
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Page 3 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
Decrees require no verification or approval signatures and must be submitted as proposed orders in an editable format.
Decrees do not require verification or approval signatures of counsel or the parties. Decrees are Proposed Orders and shall be submitted in editable format.
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Page 4 | ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC CASE FILING REQUIREMENTS
Jefferson County will not accept an electronically filed copy of an original will.
In Jefferson County, you must file the Original Will in order to have Letters issued. We will not accept e-filed electronic copies.
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Page 5 | ADDITIONAL PROBATE CASE FILING REQUIREMENTS
ICCES e-filing is unavailable for juvenile, mental health, criminal, traffic, and county civil restraining order cases.
E-filing via ICCES is not available for the following case types: Juvenile - Mental Health Criminal, Traffic Cases County Civil Restraining Orders
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Page 1 | Revised Order Regarding Mandatory Electronic Filing for All E-Filing Cases via ICCES
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The statutory written notice must be sent to the judgment debtor at least 10 and no more than 60 days before the writ or legal process is filed.
Writs or legal processes intended to effect an extraordinary collection action (such as an attachment, garnishment, levy, or execution to collect or enforce a judgment on a debt), shall be accompanied by proof of the written notice required by the statute sent to the judgment debtor at his/her last known address at least 10, but no more than 60, days prior to filing the writ or legal processes.
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Page 1 | COVID-19 ORDER REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES
Admitted trial exhibits must be refiled within 14 days after the conclusion of the trial.
Exhibits admitted during District Court Trials must be clearly labeled and e-filed back into the case within 14 days after the conclusion of the trial, regardless of outcome.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Document Filing Standards (These Standards apply for ALL E-filing Case Types)
A motion for default judgment must not be filed before the return date.
Motions for default judgment should not be filed prior to the return date.
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Page 5 | Additional County Civil (Money or FED Cases Only)
Jefferson and Gilpin County clerk offices must reject all FED complaints filed electronically or in person before May 12, 2020, unless the complaint raises serious public safety concerns.
Therefore, the court directs the Jefferson and Gilpin County Clerk's Offices to reject all FED complaints (filed electronically or in person) before May 12, 2020, unless the FED complaint raises serious public safety concerns.
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Page 2 | CJO 2020-05 (COVID-19 Order Regarding Filing of Forcible Entry and Detainer Actions Through May 1, 2020)
Exhibits admitted during a trial or hearing must be filed back into the case within 14 days after trial concludes, regardless of outcome.
Exhibits admitted during trials/hearings must be clearly labeled and e-filed back into the case within 14 days after the conclusion of the trial, regardless of outcome utilizing the event code “Exhibits-Trial/Hearing” and the document title indicating the exhibit number and the hearing it was utilized at, e.g., “Exhibit A from 1/12/16 trial”.
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Page 3 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
The clerk will not process an electronically filed verified protection-order complaint until represented-party counsel appears in person before the court.
Verified Complaints for Protection Orders filed by represented parties shall be filed in electronic format but will not be processed by the clerk until counsel appears in person before the Court.
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Page 4 | ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC CASE FILING REQUIREMENTS
A motion for default judgment should not be filed before the return date.
Motions for default judgment should not be filed prior to the return date.
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Page 5 | ADDITIONAL COUNTY CIVIL FILING REQUIREMENTS
Jefferson and Gilpin County Clerk's Offices must reject all FED complaints filed electronically or in person before April 28, 2020.
Therefore, the court directs the Jefferson and Gilpin County Clerk's Offices to reject all FED complaints filed (electronically or in person) before April 28, 2020.
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Page 1 | COVID-19 ORDER REGARDING FILING OF FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER ACTIONS THROUGH MAY 1, 2020
Transcript work does not begin, and the delivery deadline does not start, until satisfactory payment arrangements are made with the transcriber.
Transcripts will not be started and the time limits stated for delivery of transcripts will not commence until satisfactory arrangements are made with the transcriber for the payment of required fees.
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Page 1 | V(E). Ordering of Transcripts, Tapes or Digital Recording Disks
The District Attorney's trial-prioritization pleading must be filed at least four business days before the pretrial readiness conference.
At least four business days before the PTRD, the District Attorney shall file a pleading that sets forth its prioritization of cases scheduled to be tried each day.
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Page 5 | PRIORITIZATION AND NUMBERS OF CASES TO BE TRIED
Non-emergency filings are strongly discouraged until after May 1, 2020.
FILING OF NON-EMERGENCY MATTERS IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED UNTIL AFTER MAY 1, 2020.
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Page 2 | GENERAL INFORMATION
The case will be closed if there are no further filings after twenty-one days.
If there are no further filings after twenty-one days, the case will be closed.
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Page 2 | ORDER IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A COURT ORDER FOR RESTRICTIVE HOUSING IN JAILS PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 17-26-301, ET SEQ.
Any defendant trial-prioritization pleading must be filed at least two business days before the pretrial readiness conference.
At least two business days before the PTRD, a defendant may file a pleading setting forth his/her position as to trial prioritization.
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Page 5 | PRIORITIZATION AND NUMBERS OF CASES TO BE TRIED
Parties may file a joint pleading presenting their trial-prioritization positions at least two days before the PTRD.
For civil jury trials in DCT beginning the week of September 14, 2020 and thereafter, civil cases will be included in the trial prioritization process as set forth in CJO 2020-16. At least two days before the PTRD, the parties may file a joint pleading setting forth their positions as to trial prioritization.
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Page 1 | For civil jury trials in DCT beginning the week of September 14, 2020 and thereafter
The Clerk's Office must reject any writ or legal process that fails to comply with the order's existing requirements.
The Court further directs the Clerk's Office to reject any writ or legal process that does not comply with these, and already existing, requirements.
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Page 1 | COVID-19 ORDER REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES
A fugitive information sheet must be filed within seven days after the defendant fails to appear at a contempt citation hearing, or a warrant motion will be required.
Fugitive information sheets must be filed within 7 days of the defendant's failure to appear at a contempt citation hearing or a motion requesting the issuance of a warrant will be required.
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Page 5 | ADDITIONAL COUNTY CIVIL FILING REQUIREMENTS
The final trial-priority lists will be filed in the cases shortly after the pretrial readiness conference.
The Lists will be filed in the cases shortly after the PTRD.
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Page 6 | PRIORITIZATION AND NUMBERS OF CASES TO BE TRIED
The District Attorney's Jefferson County Court Division trial-prioritization pleading must be filed on the Friday before the pretrial readiness conference.
On the Friday before the PTRD, the District Attorney shall file a pleading that sets forth its prioritization of cases scheduled to be tried each day.
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Page 6 | PRIORITIZATION AND NUMBERS OF CASES TO BE TRIED
The court must hold a hearing promptly and no later than 14 days after the motion is filed, unless it summarily denies the motion because no additional previously unconsidered evidence is presented.
The court shall promptly hold a hearing within no more than 14 days of the filing of the motion; or the court may summarily deny the motion if the court finds that there is no additional evidence not fully considered by the court presented in the written motion.
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Page 5 | Hearing After Setting of Monetary Conditions of Bond
After entering the order on the Petition, the court will set a review within twenty-one days.
After the court enters its order on the Petition, the court will set a review within twenty-one-days.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 2 | ORDER IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A COURT ORDER FOR RESTRICTIVE HOUSING IN JAILS PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 17-26-301, ET SEQ.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The court must electronically file judicial rulings, opinions, orders, and other communications to counsel and mail copies to unrepresented parties.
All judicial rulings, opinions, orders and other communications from the court to parties shall be electronically filed to counsel and copies will be mailed to unrepresented parties.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
Counsel must transmit documents to unrepresented parties or personally serve them as required by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Counsel shall transmit documents to unrepresented parties or personally serve such parties as required by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
Court rulings, opinions, orders, and other communications must be e-filed to counsel, with copies mailed to unrepresented parties.
All judicial rulings, opinions, orders and other communications from the court to parties shall be e-filed to counsel and copies will be mailed to unrepresented parties.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
Counsel must transmit documents to unrepresented parties or personally serve them as required by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Counsel shall transmit documents to unrepresented parties or personally serve such parties as required by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
The County Attorney's Office must include a certificate of service showing service of the Petition and Affidavit on the individual and, if represented, the individual's counsel.
The County Attorney's Office must include a certificate of service indicating that the individual and, if represented, the individual's counsel have been served with the Petition and the Affidavit.
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Page 2 | ORDER IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A COURT ORDER FOR RESTRICTIVE HOUSING IN JAILS PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 17-26-301, ET SEQ.
The District Court must file and serve notice of the pretrial readiness conference in each case, although it may instead notify all attorneys by email.
The District Court will file and serve a notice of the PTRD in each case, or may simply notify all attorneys via email.
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Page 5 | PRIORITIZATION AND NUMBERS OF CASES TO BE TRIED
The completed transcript-request form should be sent to the address stated on the form for the appropriate district.
The completed form should be sent to the address listed on the form for the appropriate district.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | V(E). Ordering of Transcripts, Tapes or Digital Recording Disks
A completed tape or CD order form should be sent to the address listed on the form for the appropriate district.
The completed form should be sent to the address that is listed on the form for the appropriate district.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 2 | V(E). Ordering of Transcripts, Tapes or Digital Recording Disks
In a district that does not provide tape or CD copies, a party must request a transcript using the transcript-order procedure in section V(E)(1).
In those districts that do not provide this service, parties shall request a transcript using the procedure outlined in V(E)(1) above.
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Page 2 | V(E). Ordering of Transcripts, Tapes or Digital Recording Disks
Filing Fees and Waivers
The requestor must either pay the transcript fees or obtain a court order approving a fee waiver.
It is the requestor’s responsibility to properly pay or obtain a court order approving waiver of the fees in ordering transcripts.
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Page 2 | V(E). Ordering of Transcripts, Tapes or Digital Recording Disks
A name-change petition must be filed in person at the clerk's office or by U.S. Mail with the required filing fee unless waived for indigency.
For NAME CHANGES, the petitioners shall file the name change petition in person at the clerk's office (or through the U.S. Mail), paying the required filing fee, unless waived due to indigency.
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Page 16 | 4. RULES FOR VERY LIMITED IN-PERSON PROCEEDINGS
An attorney filing pleadings in paper format must pay $50 per document for the clerk to scan them into the record.
Attorneys who choose to file pleadings in paper format shall be assessed a fee of $50.00 per document for the clerk to scan the pleadings into the record.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
Attorneys must verify that filing fees are correct before submitting a filing through ICCES.
It is the attorney's responsibility to verify that the correct filing fees are being assessed before you submit your filing via ICCES.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Document Filing Standards (These Standards apply for ALL E-filing Case Types)
Attorneys who elect to file pleadings in paper format may be charged $50.00 per document for clerk scanning.
Attorneys who choose to file pleadings in paper format may be assessed a fee of $50.00 per document for the clerk to scan the pleadings into the record.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
The filing fee and other post-judgment fees may be added as recoverable costs, with statutory interest, to outstanding restitution.
The filing fee, as well as any other post-judgment fees, may be added as recoverable costs to the outstanding restitution, together with the statutory interest rate.
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Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF ORDERS FOR RESTITUTION AND JUDGMENTS ISSUED BY MUNICIPAL COURTS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Pro se litigants are not charged an additional scanning and uploading fee except in Small Claims cases.
No additional fees will be charged to pro se litigants for scanning and uploading (except in Small Claims), because pro se litigants do not have access to ICCES for all e-filing case types.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
Copies of e-filed documents may be purchased from court staff for $0.25 per page.
Copies of e-filed documents may be purchased from the court staff at twenty-five cents ($0.25) per page.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
Pro se litigants are not charged an additional scanning and uploading fee because they do not have CCE access for all e-filing case types.
No additional fees will be charged to pro se litigants for scanning and uploading because pro se litigants do not have access to CCE for all e-filing case types.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
No initial filing fee is assessed for a court-ordered DR case when a JV paternity or support case already exists.
No initial filing fee shall be assessed for opening a DR case where a JV Paternity or Support case already exists when the DR case is ordered to be opened by the court.
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Page 2 | (4)
A district may sell available whole or partial audio recordings of a proceeding at the prevailing CJD rate in effect when the copy is ordered.
The district may sell a whole or partial copy of the proceeding if available on CD, disk or tape to the public at the prevailing rate prescribed by this CJD. The rate shall be that rate in effect at the time of ordering.
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Page 2 | V(E). Ordering of Transcripts, Tapes or Digital Recording Disks
All fees are waived for actions filed by a municipal agency as plaintiff.
Any actions filed by a municipal agency as plaintiff will have all fees waived pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 06-01.
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Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF ORDERS FOR RESTITUTION AND JUDGMENTS ISSUED BY MUNICIPAL COURTS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
The statutory filing fee is due when an interested party initially files an Answer or other responsive pleading to a Motion for Order Authorizing Sale, unless a Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis is granted.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED THAT Chief Judge Order 2010-07 is REPEALED and the deputy Clerks shall resume assessment of the statutory filing fee pursuant to C.R.S. 13-32-101 upon initial filing of an Answer or other responsive pleading to a Motion for Order Authorizing Sale by an interested party. However, the filing fee may be waived if a Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis is granted.
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Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS TO A MOTION FOR ORDER AUTHORIZING SALE UNDER C.R.C.P. 120 IN DISTRICT CIVIL CASES
The clerk will not accept mailed paper pleadings if the scanning fee is unpaid and will return them with the order.
If paper pleadings are received through the mail without payment, the clerk will not accept the paper filing and will return it along with a copy of this order to the attorney.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
The clerk will reject and return mailed paper pleadings if the required scanning payment is not made.
If paper pleadings are received through the mail without payment, the clerk will not accept the paper filing and will return it along with a copy of this order to the attorney.
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Page 2 | Scan Fees and Miscellaneous
The only available document is a certified transcript, whose cost must be paid in advance or approved by one of the four listed government offices.
The only document that will be available is a certified transcript, the cost of which is either paid for in advance or is approved by the District Attorney's Office, the Attorney General's Office, the Office of the State Public Defender, and the Office of Alternate Defense Counsel.
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Page 2 | Chief Judge Order: First Judicial District Procedure and Policy
A filing fee is required for the restitution order unless an approved motion in forma pauperis is filed.
The required filing fee must be paid unless a motion in forma pauperis is filed and approved.
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Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF ORDERS FOR RESTITUTION AND JUDGMENTS ISSUED BY MUNICIPAL COURTS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
If a motion to seal is denied, the document's security status will be changed to public.
If the Motion is denied, the document security will be changed to "public."
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Page 3 | Mandatory Document Filing Standards (These Standards apply for ALL E-filing Case Types)
Documents outside the specifically listed sealing categories must be filed as protected with a specific motion and order requesting acceptance under seal.
Other documents or pleadings that the parties would like sealed, but which are not addressed specifically in Chief Justice Directive 05-01 or the rules of civil procedure, shall be filed "protected" along with a specific Motion and Order requesting that the documents be accepted under seal.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Document Filing Standards (These Standards apply for ALL E-filing Case Types)
Exhibits and attachments containing specified private information must be filed separately from the main pleading and suppressed at filing.
Exhibits and Attachments with medical information, psychiatric reports, social security numbers, bank account numbers or credit card numbers must be filed separate from the main pleading and MUST be suppressed at the time of filing.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Document Filing Standards (These Standards apply for ALL E-filing Case Types)
The listed domestic evaluation, testing, and medical documents must be electronically suppressed at the time of filing.
Special Advocate Reports, Parenting Evaluations, Custody Evaluations, Drug Screens, Paternity test results, and all medical reports, diagnosis or psychological or psychiatric evaluations MUST be suppressed electronically at the time of filing.
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Page 4 | Additional Domestic Case Filing Requirements
A motion and order requesting sealing must be filed before documents or pleadings not covered by Chief Justice Directive 05-01 or the civil procedure rules.
A specific Motion and Order requesting that the documents be accepted under seal for other documents or pleadings that the parties would like sealed, but which are not addressed specifically in Chief Justice Directive 05-01 or the rules of civil procedure, shall be filed prior to the document requested.
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Page 3 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
Exhibits and attachments containing medical information, psychiatric reports, social security numbers, bank account numbers, or credit card numbers must be suppressed at filing.
Exhibits and Attachments with medical information, psychiatric reports, social security numbers, bank account numbers or credit card numbers must be filed separate from the main pleading and MUST be suppressed at the time of filing.
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Page 3 | GENERAL E-FILING GUIDELINES
Separation agreements, parenting plans, sworn financial statements, and QDROs must be suppressed in domestic cases.
Per Chief Justice Directive 05-01 RE: Public Access to Records, the following Domestic pleadings shall be "Suppressed:" Separation Agreement; Parenting Plan; Sworn Financial Statements; and QDROs.
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Page 4 | ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC CASE FILING REQUIREMENTS
Special advocate reports, parenting and custody evaluations, drug screens, paternity results, and medical, diagnosis, psychological, or psychiatric materials must be electronically suppressed when filed.
Special Advocate Reports, Parenting Evaluations, Custody Evaluations, Drug Screens, Paternity test results, and all medical reports, diagnosis or psychological or psychiatric evaluations MUST be suppressed electronically at the time of filing.
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Page 4 | ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC CASE FILING REQUIREMENTS
The supporting affidavit should be filed in suppressed status and may contain medical or mental health information about the individual.
The Affidavit should be filed in suppressed status and can contain medical and/or mental health information regarding the individual.
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Page 2 | ORDER IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A COURT ORDER FOR RESTRICTIVE HOUSING IN JAILS PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 17-26-301, ET SEQ.
The listed domestic pleadings must be electronically suppressed at filing.
Per Chief Justice Directive 05-01 RE: Public Access to Records, the following Domestic pleadings shall be "Suppressed:" Separation Agreement; Parenting Plan; Permanent Orders; Sworn Financial Statements; QDROs; Support Orders, Income Assignments, and the Case Information Sheet.
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Page 4 | Additional Domestic Case Filing Requirements
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The court will not grant a continuance after the PTRD unless governing law requires one.
Regardless of whether the case in DCT or CCT, the court will not grant a continuance after the PTRD, unless required by law.
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Page 2 | Regardless of whether the case in DCT or CCT
The pretrial readiness conference judge will, if possible, rule on any continuance or other relief requested at the conference.
If a continuance or other relief is requested, the PTRD Judge will rule (if possible) on the requested relief.
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Page 5 | PRIORITIZATION AND NUMBERS OF CASES TO BE TRIED
Requested trial resets, continuances, and speedy-trial waivers in Jefferson County Court Division are to be addressed at the pretrial readiness conference.
At the PTRD, the cases will be called and argument heard about the prioritization of cases in that Division. Any requested re-setting or continuances of the trial, including waivers of speedy trial, will happen at this time.
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Page 6 | PRIORITIZATION AND NUMBERS OF CASES TO BE TRIED
Chambers Communication Rules
Parties must contact the division clerk on the next business day after a courthouse closure to reschedule a hearing for the next mutually available date.
In the event of a courthouse closure, the party or parties scheduled to appear for a court hearing are to contact the division clerk on the next business day following the court closure to reschedule the hearing for the next available date to the Court and party or parties.
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Page 2 | II. RESCHEDULING PROCEDURES
Parties appearing in Gilpin County must telephone the Clerk's Office on the first business day after a closure to reschedule their hearings.
Parties scheduled to appear in Gilpin County are required to contact the Clerk's Office via telephone the first business day following the closure to reschedule their hearings.
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Page 2 | II. RESCHEDULING PROCEDURES
Within five business days after receiving notice of a complaint, the Chief Judge or Court Executive must communicate with the complainant and provide Attachment A.
The Chief Judge or Court Executive will communicate with the complainant no later than five business days after receiving notice of the complaint and provide a copy of Attachment A to the complainant.
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Page 2 | Process for Reporting Judicial Misconduct
Complaints must be provided to the Chief Judge or Court Executive as soon as practicable, except complaints against the Chief Judge must go to the Court Executive.
Complaints that are received by any member of the First Judicial District will be provided to the Chief Judge or Court Executive as soon as practicable. If the complaint is against the Chief Judge, the report shall be made to the Court Executive and not to the Chief Judge.
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Page 2 | Process for Reporting Judicial Misconduct
The Law Enforcement Agent must contact the Law Enforcement Liaison before charging and screening a youth for an enumerated offense, and all state-mandated screening procedures must then be completed before temporary custody.
b. The Law Enforcement Agent must contact the Law Enforcement Liaison before charging and screening a youth for an offense enumerated in Section 19-2-508 (3) C. Then, all State mandated screening procedures must be followed prior to juveniles being taken into temporary custody to determine the appropriate levels of placement by the screening team. (C.R.S. 19-2-507 (2))
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Page 3 | IN THE MATTER OF JUVENILE SCREENING AND DETENTION GUIDELINES
A matter marked "vacate and continue" must be rescheduled after May 1, 2020, with the parties ultimately responsible for contacting court staff to arrange it.
As used in this Order, the phrase "vacate and continue" means that the scheduled date for the matter is vacated and will be rescheduled for a date after May 1, 2020. Although court staff may attempt to reschedule the matter, the parties are ultimately responsible for doing so by contacting court staff.
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Page 2 | GENERAL INFORMATION
When detention placement is uncertain, contact the Supervisor and/or Law Enforcement Liaison.
1. When unsure, contact Supervisor and/or the Law Enforcement Liaison
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Page 4 | IN THE MATTER OF JUVENILE SCREENING AND DETENTION GUIDELINES
Parties should contact court staff by telephone rather than travel to court when questions arise.
Should questions arise, parties should contact court staff by telephone, rather than travel to court.
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Page 5 | 2. HOURS OF OPERATION, FILINGS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Parties and attorneys should contact court staff by telephone rather than traveling to the courthouse when they have questions.
Should parties and attorneys have any questions, they should contact court staff by telephone, rather than travel to court. Additional contact information is found on the court's website.
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Page 2 | GENERAL INFORMATION
CCE may be contacted by email at the listed address or by phone at either listed number for technical assistance and customer service.
For technical assistance and customer service, please contact CCE at efilingsupport@judicial.state.co.us 855-264-2237 or 720-625-5670.
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Page 6 | General E-Filing Information
Parties and attorneys are encouraged to contact judicial officers' staff by telephone or email rather than travel to court when they have questions.
Should parties and attorneys have any questions, they are encouraged to contact the judicial officer's staff by telephone or email, rather than travel to court.
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Page 1 | Paragraphs 2–3: Other matters and contacting judicial officers' staff
A party is responsible for contacting court staff to obtain a rescheduling unless the court has already rescheduled the matter.
THE PARTY IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DOING SO BY CONTACTING COURT STAFF.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 5 | 2. HOURS OF OPERATION, FILINGS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Members of the public may access the Clerk's Offices from 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. to conduct court business.
Public may enter the Clerk's Offices from 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. to conduct business.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 2 | GENERAL INFORMATION