These 37 rules apply across Denver District Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.
All actions brought under C.R.S. §§ 13-14.5-101 et seq. (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) must be filed and heard in the Denver Probate Court.
All new District Court criminal cases filed on or after January 23, 2017 must use mandatory electronic filing; no paper file will be initiated or maintained.
In cases filed before January 23, 2017, all subsequent documents must be filed electronically and the existing paper file will not be supplemented.
All documents must be filed and served in accordance with Colorado Rule of Criminal Procedure 49.5 and Chief Justice Directive 11-01.
Counsel must electronically serve all pleadings and documents in accordance with C.R.C.P. 121, Section 1-26.
Court rulings, opinions, orders, and other communications are electronically filed to counsel.
Every document must clearly identify the attorney(s) who signed it.
Proposed orders must not be submitted unless the Court requests them.
Electronically signed pleadings must identify the original attorney signature on file and the responsible attorney.
Documents uploaded to the E-Filing system must permit text copying/pasting and enhanced search functionality.
Proposed orders must be submitted in editable format or the Clerk's office will reject them.
The Clerk of Court will reject submission of electronic media such as CDs, DVDs, thumb drives, and flash drives.
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The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Nikea T. Bland's chambers. The rule lists phone (303)606-2755. Chambers for Judge Nikea T. Bland (Denver District Court, Division 4H) may be reached by phone at (303)606-2755.
Chambers for Judge Nikea T. Bland (Denver District Court, Division 4H) may be reached by phone at (303)606-2755.