Douglas County District Court
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Document Format Requirements4 rules
On appeal, an audio recording can only work in place of a written transcript for Small Claims cases. C.R.S. § 13-6-410.
If you are handwriting your documents make sure they are legible, these become part of the Courts official record
If you are handwriting your documents make sure they are legible, these become part of the Courts official record
Email attached documents in WORD or PDF format only to douglasclerk@judicial.state.co.us
Formatting
- •Email-attached documents must be in WORD or PDF format only
Document Filing Requirements25 rules
You will indicate the date and method you delivered a copy such as hand delivery, mailing, emailing, faxing, or by e-filing.
A court order must be attached when requesting an overnight or hourly transcript.
Court's wording
Attach a Court Order to request the following types: CJD 05-03(V)(B). Overnight (a.k.a. daily) $5.85 /page Next day, by court opening. Hourly $6.85 /page 2 hours of adjournment.
By signing below I certify that I, or my firm/agency, will pay the full cost of the transcript.
2. The freelance reporter shall complete, sign, and provide a copy of this form to the clerk of the division in which the case was heard.
The freelance reporter must provide the Managing Court Reporter a copy of the electronic notes or realtime file as a backup if the reporter cannot produce a transcript.
Court's wording
5. The freelance reporter shall provide his/her copy of the electronic notes or realtime file of the proceedings to the Judicial District’s Managing Court Reporter, Beckie Collings. The file only serves as a backup in the event the freelance reporter is unable to produce a transcript.
3. In the event of an appeal, the freelance reporter agrees to be responsible for the preparation of the record of the proceedings according to Colorado Appellate Rule 10(b) and shall coordinate filing of the same with the appeals clerk.
Remember to fill out all sections of the form, if it does not apply indicate that by using N/A in that section
If you are filing into and existing case include the case number
- Document
- Filing
Include
- •Case number
Make sure to sign each document
- Document
- Document
Include
- •Sign each document
To file an Answer/response, complete the Answer form you received. Forms can also be found at the Court’s website at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help-forms
INCLUDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ON YOUR ANSWER.
To challenge the judgment at trial based on improper service, state the issue in the Answer/response or file a written motion asking the Court to decide whether service was proper.
Court's wording
If you think you were not properly served: if you wish to go to trial to challenge the judgment because you think you were improperly served, you must write that in your Answer/response or file a written motion with the Court before the day of your scheduled trial asking the Court to decide if service was correctly made.
If you want a jury trial: the request for a jury trial must be stated in your Answer/response. Please note the additional Jury Demand Fee listed above.
If you are requesting to file an Answer for free, you will have to submit the fee waiver paperwork.
INCLUDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ON YOUR ANSWER.
To file an Answer, complete the Answer form you received.
- Document
- Answer
Include
- •Complete the Answer form you received
You must ask for a jury trial in your answer.
If you cannot pay the amount because you are indigent (penniless), you must notify the Court in writing and the Court will hold a hearing to decide if you qualify to have the amount due waived.
To challenge service, state the challenge in the Answer or file a written motion asking the court to decide whether service was proper.
Court's wording
If you think you were not properly served: if you wish to go trial to challenge the eviction because you think you were improperly served, you must write that in your Answer or file a written motion with the Court before the day of your scheduled trial asking the Court to decide if service was correctly made.
Provide the Court with the required forms, this includes the original Will if there is one.
Use the most current version of the form
If you are filing into an existing case include the case number
- Document
- Filing
Include
- •Case number
Make sure to sign each document
- Document
- Document
Include
- •Sign each document
Remember to fill out all sections of the form, if it does not apply indicate that by using N/A in that section
Use the most current version of the form
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Starting January 1, 2024, self-represented tenants may file an Answer through the Colorado Courts E-Filing system.
Starting January 1, 2024, you can file an answer through the Colorado Courts E-Filing system, even if you do not have an attorney.
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An Answer may be filed in person or mailed to the Clerk of Court at the stated address.
File your answer A) in person or B) via U.S. mail addressed to the Clerk of Court at 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, CO 80109.
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Court filings must not be sent to the Self-Help email address.
DO NOT send Court filings – they will not be accepted at this email!
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An Answer/response may be filed in person or by U.S. mail to the Clerk of Court at the stated address.
File your answer/response A) in person or B) via U.S. mail addressed to the Clerk of Court at 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, CO 80109.
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You may file paperwork at the Clerk of Court window or mail it to the Court at the listed address.
There are a few different options to file your paperwork with the Court. a. Bring your papers into the Court and file them at the Clerk of Court window between 7:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday. *Excluding holidays. Holiday schedule can be found here: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/holidays b. Mail your documents to the Court: Douglas Combined Court 4000 Justice Way Suite 2009 Castle Rock Colorado 80109.
Page 2 | 7. How can I file my paperwork?
Self-represented parties may e-file in DR or FED cases, but FED e-filing is available only after the initial complaint is filed in person.
For DR cases or FED cases only, e-filing is an option for pro se parties (Disclosure: FED cases are only available after the initial complaint is filed in person).
Page 2 | 7. How can I file my paperwork?
Probate documents may be submitted by U.S. mail or in person at the stated address, without an appointment.
Documents can be submitted either via U.S. mail or in person at 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock CO 80109, no appointment is necessary.
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Parties unable to use the opt-in option may file paperwork by U.S. Mail, email, or in person; emailed documents must be in Word or PDF format.
If unable to utilize the opt-in option, parties may also file paperwork via: 1. US Mail – Douglas Combined Court 2. Email attached documents in WORD or PDF format only to douglasclerk@judicial.state.co.us 3. In person between the hours of 7:30 and 4:30
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Parties may opt into the electronic filing system for DR cases by paying a one-time $12 fee.
For a one-time fee of $12.00, parties can opt-in to the electronic filing system for DR cases only.
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Documents may be filed in person or by U.S. mail at the stated address.
Documents can be filed in person or via U.S. mail at 4000 Justice Way Suite 2009 Castle Rock CO 80109.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A person affected by a clerk’s order or action may seek a hearing before the judge by filing a motion within 14 days.
“[a]ny person in interest affected by an order entered or action taken under the authority of this rule may have the matter heard by the judge by filing a motion for such hearing within 14 days after the entering of the order or the taking of the action.”
Page 1 | Delegating Powers to Clerk and Deputy Clerk Pursuant to C.R.P.P. Rule 4
A mailed Answer must arrive at the court before the Summons date.
The Answer must arrive at the court before your Summons date.
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The Summons date and time are a deadline, not a court date.
The date and time listed on your Summons is a deadline, it is not a court date. You can take action before the deadline.
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Page 1 | NOTICE REGARDING EVICTION CASES IN DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT
An Answer must be filed on or before the Summons date if you dispute the eviction.
If you do not believe that you should be evicted, file an answer on or before your Summons date.
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The Answer must be filed by the end of business at 4:30 PM.
You have until the end of business (4:30 PM) to file your answer with the Court.
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A written motion challenging service must be filed before the scheduled trial day.
If you think you were not properly served: if you wish to go trial to challenge the eviction because you think you were improperly served, you must write that in your Answer or file a written motion with the Court before the day of your scheduled trial asking the Court to decide if service was correctly made.
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Page 2 | Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
If you do not believe that you owe this debt, file an answer/response on or before your Summons date. You have until the end of business (4:30 PM) to file your answer/response with the Court.
If you do not believe that you owe this debt, file an answer/response on or before your Summons date. You have until the end of business (4:30 PM) to file your answer/response with the Court.
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Page 1 | Option 3 - FILE AN ANSWER/RESPONSE
The Answer must arrive at the court before the Summons date.
The Answer must arrive at the court before your Summons date.
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File any written motion asking the Court to decide whether service was proper before the scheduled trial date.
If you think you were not properly served: if you wish to go to trial to challenge the judgment because you think you were improperly served, you must write that in your Answer/response or file a written motion with the Court before the day of your scheduled trial asking the Court to decide if service was correctly made.
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Page 2 | Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
The Clerk of Court window accepts filings between 7:30 and 4:30 Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Bring your papers into the Court and file them at the Clerk of Court window between 7:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday. *Excluding holidays. Holiday schedule can be found here: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/holidays
Page 2 | 7. How can I file my paperwork?
Allow the Court up to an additional 30 days to mail the Decree or an Order identifying anything missing.
Please allow up to an additional 30 days for the Court to either mail you the Decree and/or an Order indicating what else is missing.
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The Court cannot review a divorce case to check whether filings are complete before 91 days after filing.
91 days is the earliest that the Court can review your case to ensure everything has been filed correctly.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
You must try to find the other party before requesting alternative service.
Before requesting, you must try to find the other party before making this request.
Page 3 | 9. Can service be done other than by Process Service?
E-filing may be selected as the service method only when you use the e-filing system to upload the filing and serve the other party.
E-filing can only be selected if you use the e-filing system to upload your filing and serve the other party. If you do not have an e-filing account, or are filing in person or by mail, e-filing is not an appropriate option.
Page 3 | 10. Certificate of service is on the bottom or on the last page. What is this?
Filing a new case or requesting an emergency motion may require serving the other party by process service.
When you file a new case or you request an emergency motion, you may be required to process serve the other party.
Page 3 | 8. I just filed a new case and must serve the other party. What is this and how do I do it?
Process service is generally the only method for serving the other party.
Generally, process service is the only method of service for the other party.
Page 3 | 9. Can service be done other than by Process Service?
In family law cases, alternative service may be requested by motion for publication, certified mail, or consolidated notice.
However, in family law cases, you can request alternative service methods by filing a motion requesting publication, certified mail, or consolidated notice.
Page 3 | 9. Can service be done other than by Process Service?
Process service is performed by a neutral third party, such as the Sheriff, a private process server, or someone over 18.
Process service is a legal procedure to formally provide court documents to the other parties of the case. This is done by a neutral 3rd party, not involved in the case. You can hire the local Sheriff, a private process server, or have someone over the age of 18 perform service.
Page 3 | 8. I just filed a new case and must serve the other party. What is this and how do I do it?
Parties who opt into the electronic filing system can receive court orders and other pleadings by email instead of U.S. Mail.
Receive court orders and other pleadings via email instead of US Mail
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Filing Fees and Waivers
The Answer must be accompanied by a check or money order payable to the Clerk of Court, or by a completed fee waiver and application.
Your answer must be filed with A) either the filing fee in the form of a check or money order payable to the Clerk of Court or B) a completed fee waiver and application.
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Filing an Answer requires an $80 filing fee unless the filer completes a Motion to File without Payment of Filing Fee.
When you file an Answer, there is a filing fee of $80 or you must complete a Motion to File without Payment of Filing Fee.
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File the Answer/response with the fee paid by check or money order, or with a completed fee waiver and application.
Your answer/response must be filed with A) either the filing fee in the form of a check or money order payable to the Clerk of Court or B) a completed fee waiver and application.
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Answer filing fees vary by claim amount and whether there is a counterclaim: $90/$95 for claims up to $999.99, $110/$115 for claims from $1,000 to $14,999.99, and $140/$145 for claims from $15,000 to $25,000.
Answer/Response Filing Fees: Fee Fee Claims for: No Counterclaim With Counterclaim $0 to $999.99 $90 $95 $1,000.00 to $14,999.99 $110 $115 $15,000 to $25,000.00 $140 $145 Additional Fees: Jury Demand $98
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Page 2 | Answer/Response Filing Fees
Applicable fees included with mailed documents must be paid by check or money order.
Include any applicable fees by check or money order.
Page 2 | 7. How can I file my paperwork?
If you believe you qualify for a filing-fee waiver, you can file a motion to waive the fees.
If you believe you qualify to waive filings fees, you can file a motion to waive here: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/fee-waivers.
Page 2 | 6. How much are filing fees?
Payment must be arranged before transcript preparation begins.
A transcriptionist will contact you to arrange payment before a transcript is started.
Page 1 | 3. Type and Cost
An audio recording costs $35 and is available for Small Claims appeals only.
Audio Recording (CD/MP4) $35 For Small Claims Appeals only. *
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Ordinary transcripts cost $3.60 per page.
Ordinary $3.60 /page 30 Days
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Transcript copies incur an additional fee of $1.35 to $1.85 per page.
Additional fee for copies: $1.35 - $1.85/page. See CJD 05-03 Appendix A for a full list of prices.
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Overnight transcripts cost $5.85 per page.
Overnight (a.k.a. daily) $5.85 /page Next day, by court opening.
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Expedited transcripts cost $4.35 per page.
Expedited $4.35 /page 10 Days
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Hourly transcripts cost $6.85 per page.
Hourly $6.85 /page 2 hours of adjournment.
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If an event has already been transcribed, a requester is charged the copy rate of $1.35 to $1.85 per page.
+ If an event has already been transcribed, you’ll be charged the copy rate ($1.35 - $1.85/page).
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Filing fees paid for an Answer are not refundable.
Filing fees for an answer are not refundable.
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Filing fees paid for an Answer are not refundable.
Filing fees for an answer are not refundable.
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A jury demand has an additional fee of $98.
Jury Demand $98
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Page 2 | Answer/Response Filing Fees
Each additional filing or submission through the opt-in system has an additional $12 fee.
File additional paperwork (for an additional fee of $12 for each filing/submission)
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For a one-time fee of $12.00, parties can opt-in to the electronic filing system for DR cases only.
For a one-time fee of $12.00, parties can opt-in to the electronic filing system for DR cases only.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Upon the prosecutor’s motion, the indictment must be sealed and its existence may not be disclosed until the defendant is in custody or admitted to bail, except as necessary to issue a warrant or summons.
Upon motion by the prosecutor, the court shall order the indictment to be sealed and no person may disclose the existence of the indictment until the defendant is in custody or has been admitted to bail, except when necessary for the issuance of a warrant or summons.
Criminal cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Parties scheduled for a hearing must appear at 8 a.m. on the first business day after a courthouse closure unless the judicial officer or division staff instructs otherwise.
If there is a courthouse closure in this judicial district, the party or parties scheduled to appear for a court hearing are to appear at 8 a.m. on the first business day following the closure unless instructed otherwise by the judicial officer in charge of the case or by the assigned division’s staff.
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A probation client whose meeting is affected by a probation office closure must contact their probation officer or the officer’s supervisor to reschedule.
If there is a probation office closure in this judicial district, the probation client scheduled to attend a meeting is to contact his/her probation officer, or the probation officer’s supervisor, to reschedule the meeting.
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The court cannot extend the time to move out for the stated reasons, and continuances are not allowed unless the landlord agrees.
3) If you just need more time: the judicial officer has no authority to give you more time to move out. Requesting more time to move or pay rent on your answer is not a defense and will not stop an eviction from being ordered. The Court cannot grant you more time because you cannot find another place to live, even if you are disabled or have children. No continuances are allowed unless the landlord agrees.
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Page 2 | Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
A continuance is not allowed to give a tenant time to find an attorney.
If you need more time to find an attorney: Colorado law does not allow continuances to give you time to find an attorney.
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A continuance is not allowed to give you time to find an attorney.
If you need more time to find an attorney: Colorado law does not allow continuances to give you time to find an attorney. You are not entitled to a court-appointed/free attorney.
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The Court cannot grant more time to pay; requesting more time on an Answer/response is not a defense and will not stop a judgment, including when the debt is late or partially unpaid for the stated reasons.
If you just need more time: the judicial officer has no authority to give you more time to pay. Requesting more time on your answer/response is not a defense and will not stop a judgment from being ordered. The Court cannot grant you more time because of late payments or partially unpaid debt due to job loss, illness, Covid, or any other reason, even if you are disabled or have children.
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A continuance is allowed only if the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney agrees.
No continuances are allowed unless the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney agrees.
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When there is a courthouse closure in this judicial district, jurors who have already been selected to be on a jury must follow the instructions provided by
When there is a courthouse closure in this judicial district, jurors who have already been selected to be on a jury must follow the instructions provided by
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When accommodation is needed for jury service and its availability creates a time constraint, the court may continue the jury summons to allow time to provide it.
If accommodation is needed for an individual to serve on jury duty and a time constraint exists related to the availability of an accommodation, the court, at its discretion, may continue an individual’s jury summons to allow the court time to provide the accommodation.
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Probation clients may go to the probation office on the first business day after a closure to reschedule their meeting or proceed with it that day if possible.
Probation clients may also present themselves to the probation office on the first business day following the probation office closure to either reschedule the meeting for a future date or to proceed with the meeting on the same day if possible.
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Chambers Communication Rules
A designated official must forward any written or electronic complaint materials submitted by the complainant to the Commission through the Office of Judicial Discipline.
If the complainant submits written or electronic materials in connection with a complaint, the Chief Judge, Court Executive, Deputy Court Executive, Chief Probation Officer, or Deputy Chief Probation Officer shall forward those materials to the Commission through the Office of Judicial Discipline.
Page 3 | II. PROCEDURE FOR EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS
A designated official must contact the complainant within five business days after receiving notice and provide the Commission’s role and contact information.
The Chief Judge, Court Executive, Deputy Court Executive, Chief Probation Officer, or Deputy Chief Probation Officer will communicate with the complainant no later than five business days after receiving notice of the complaint, and the complainant shall be informed of the role of the Commission and shall be provided the Commission’s contact information, as set forth in Attachment A.
Page 3 | II. PROCEDURE FOR EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS
Complaints must be provided to a designated court official as soon as practicable, and complaints against the Chief Judge must be reported to another listed official.
Complaints that are received by any member of the 23rd Judicial District will be provided to the Chief Judge, Court Executive, Deputy Court Executive, Chief Probation Officer, or Deputy Chief Probation Officer as soon as practicable. If the complaint is against the Chief Judge, the report shall be made to the Court Executive, Deputy Court Executive, Chief Probation Officer, or Deputy Chief Probation Officer and not to the Chief Judge.
Page 3 | II. PROCEDURE FOR EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS
A copy of Attachment A must be provided to a person who has made a judicial-misconduct complaint and is not an employee, volunteer, intern, extern, or contractor for the Colorado Judicial Department.
A copy of this Attachment A will be provided to anyone who is NOT an employee, volunteer, intern, extern, or contractor for the Colorado Judicial Department, if they have made a complaint alleging judicial misconduct.
Page 4 | ATTACHMENT A TO CHIEF JUDGE ORDER 25-30
Citizens summoned for jury duty on a courthouse closure date must check the website or call the Jury Commissioner for information, using details on their summons.
Citizens summoned for jury duty on a day of a courthouse closure must check the website or call the Jury Commissioner for additional information. The website and phone number are provided on the jury summons.
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The Self-Help Center does not respond to emails from attorneys or questions about traffic, criminal, or juvenile matters.
**We cannot respond to emails from Attorneys, or questions about Traffic, Criminal, or Juvenile matters.
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Emails to the Self-Help Center should include the county and case number, if available, in the subject line.
Include your County and Case number (if you have one) in the subject line
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Sheriffs are asked to consult with the chief judge if they have concerns about the order.
The sheriffs of the counties within the 23rd Judicial District are authorized and empowered to enforce this order and are asked to consult with the chief judge should there be any concerns about this CJO.
Page 2 | RESTRICTING FIREARMS AND WEAPONS IN COURT AND PROBATION FACILITIES
Contact the Clerk’s Office directly with questions about records requests.
If you have any questions about requests, please contact the Clerk’s Office directly.
Page 4 | 12. How do I obtain records or documents from a case?
The clinic provides Haley’s email address as a contact option.
Contact Haley at 23SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us or Scan Me!
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For more information, contact the Douglas Self Help Center by phone.
NEED MORE INFO? CONTACT DOUGLAS SELF HELP CENTER AT 720- 437-6112 OR EMAIL US AT 23SELFHELP@JUDICIAL.STATE.CO.US
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For a disconnection or technology failure, contact the court by phone using the stated menu options.
If you are disconnected or if there is a technology failure, you can contact the court at 720-437-6200 choose option 3 then press 3 or email DouglasClerk@judicial.state.co.us
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Page 1 | Read this entire document before filing an answer
For questions about a form’s meaning or the next step in the process, contact the Self-Help Center by email.
Still have questions about what a form means or the next step in the process? Contact the Self-Help Center either by email at: 23SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us or by phone: 720-437-6112
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Records requests may be submitted by email at Douglasrecords@judicial.state.co.us.
EMAIL Douglasrecords@judicial.state.co.us
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Contact the Self-Help Center by email with questions about a form’s meaning or the next step in the process.
Have questions about what a form means or the next step in the process? Contact our Self-Help Center at: 23selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us
Page 1 | Guardianship and Conservatorship
If already appointed as a guardian or conservator and needing to contact the Douglas County Protective Proceedings Monitors, use the stated email address.
If you have already been appointed a guardian or conservator and need to contact the Protective Proceedings Monitors for Douglas County: Email: 18Del-PPM@judicial.state.co.us
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Contact the Clerk’s office at 720.437.6200 for the matters the Self-Help Center cannot address by email.
Please contact the Clerk’s office at 720.437.6200
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For questions, you may contact the Self-Help Center by email or phone using the listed details.
Still have questions? You can contact our Self-Help Center at 23SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us or call at 720-437-6112 for questions.
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Page 2 | Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
If disconnected or experiencing a technology failure, you may contact the Court by phone or email using the listed details.
If you are disconnected or if there is a technology failure, you can contact the court at 720-437-6190 or 23Doug-DivF@judicial.state.co.us .
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Page 2 | Read this entire document before filing an Answer/response
For Division 2 matters, email 23Doug-Div2@judicial.state.co.us to set a hearing or ask about case status.
Q: How do I set a hearing or find out the status of my case? A: The fastest way is to send an email to the Division directly. Division 2 matters, please email 23Doug-Div2@judicial.state.co.us. Division 3 matters, please email 23Doug-Div3@judicial.state.co.us. Division 7 matters, please email 23Doug-Div7@judicial.state.co.us. Division B matters, please email 23Doug-DivB@judicial.state.co.us.
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Questions about forms or next steps may be directed to the Self-Help Center by email at 23selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us.
Have questions about what a form means or the next step in the process? Contact the Self-Help Center by email at: 23selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us
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Paperwork may be emailed to the court at douglasclerk@judicial.state.co.us.
Email attached documents in WORD or PDF format only to douglasclerk@judicial.state.co.us
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