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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2022-01 link

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR RECEIVING COMPLAINTS OF JUDICIAL MISCONDUCT FROM PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO ARE NOT AN EMPLOYEE,  VOLUNTEER, OR CONTRACTOR OF THE COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

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VIRTUAL COURTROOM HEARING INFORMATION 

If you have a scheduled hearing by phone or video with the Denver Probate Court (also known as a “virtual courtroom” hearing), click here for instructions on how to participate by videoconference or telephone.  (These instructions DO NOT apply to JDF 712 "Notice of Hearing Without Appearance," at which your attendance is NOT required or expected.) 

Webex Training for Court Hearing Participants:

The Colorado Judicial Branch is now offering Webex training for attorneys and all court hearing participants.  The training is available 24/7 and provides support in four main areas:

1. Guidelines for successful participation (tips and things not to do)
2. Experiencing the WebEx room (tour of the room and features)
3. Different ways to join (Dial in, mobile device, computer, and court call them)
4. Interpreting services

To get started, click the following link: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Self_Help/VirtualSessions/story.html

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Denver Probate Court Pro Se Resource Center

Provides procedural and general probate information to parties without attorneys.  Probate matters include wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. 

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
The Center is closed on State holidays.

Denver Probate Court Pro Se Resource assistance can be provided in person in Room 230, by telephone at (303) 606-2502 or by email at DPCSelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us .  We will do our best to return your call within three business days.

Schedule a telephone appointment: https://calendly.com/dpcselfhelp/self-help-q-a

To schedule an in-person appointment with the self-help desk, please send an email to DPCSelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. 

Instructions and forms (JDF Forms) for the most common probate case types can be found through the Colorado Judicial Branch.  Forms specific to the Denver Probate Court (DPC Forms) can be found on the "Court Forms" page.

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How: People without attorneys that wish to participate in the "Meet With An Attorney For Free" clinic should fill out this form and email it to dpcselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us, or may provide their information to the Self Help Center over the telephone before meeting with the volunteer attorney. 

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Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Effective January 1, 2020, the Denver Probate Court, per Chief Judge Administrative Order, will hear petitions for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (also known as "ERPO" or Red Flag Law HB 19-1177) that are filed in Denver County. Click here to view the Joint Order Regarding the Administration of Actions Filed Pursuant to C.R.S. 13-14.5-101.  Known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders. For statewide procedures and forms for ERPO cases click here.  For an informational brochure prepared by the Denver Probate Court summarizing ERPO, click here.  For a grayscale version of this informational brochure click here.  For a list of Community Resources also prepared by the Denver Probate Court and utilized in ERPO cases, click here. 

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Information specific to Denver County Court, Denver Juvenile Court or Denver District Court is as follows:

• https://www.denvercountycourt.org/                                                                       (720) 865-7800
• https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Denver_Juvenile/Index.cfm                    (303) 606-2307
• https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=2            (303) 606-2300

You may also visit www.courts.state.co.us for additional information on current Colorado State Judicial Announcements, Closures, and Delays and/or follow @CoCourts on Twitter.