Weld County District Court Document Format Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

For cases assigned to Judge Hartmann, pleadings must designate Courtroom 1 beneath the case number.

The parties are to designate “Courtroom 1” in their pleadings beneath the case number for those cases assigned to Judge Hartmann.

CRITICALCivil cases

For cases assigned to Courtroom 4, pleadings must identify Water Division No. 1 in the court-location heading box and Courtroom 4 beneath the case number.

For those cases that are assigned to Courtroom 4, the parties are to list “Water Division No. 1” in the heading box containing the court location and address, and “Courtroom 4” beneath the case number.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format and must not be scanned.

Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format (not scanned).

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits offered at trial must be tendered to the court in electronic format.

All exhibits offered at trial shall be tendered to the court in electronic format.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format and must not be scanned.

Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format (not scanned).

CRITICALCivil cases

For cases assigned to Courtroom 4, pleadings must identify Water Division No. 1 in the court-location heading box and Courtroom 4 beneath the case number.

For those cases that are assigned to Courtroom 4, the parties are to list “Water Division No. 1” in the heading box containing the court location and address, and “Courtroom 4” beneath the case number.

CRITICALCivil cases

PPJ writings must be clear, legible, and understandable.

The following are only examples and not intended to be an exclusive list, nor a definition of any fixed requirements; writings must simply be complete, address service and appearance, be clear, be legible, and be understandable.

CRITICALCivil cases

Trial exhibits must be tendered to the court in electronic format.

All exhibits offered at trial shall be tendered to the court in electronic format.

CRITICAL

Parties must not upload documents that prevent text copying or enhanced searching unless they first obtain written court permission.

Parties shall not upload documents into the E-System in any manner or format that prevents the court from copying and pasting text or employing enhanced search functionality within the document, unless first obtaining written permission from the court.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders must be submitted in an editable format, such as Word, and not as a PDF.

Proposed orders shall be submitted in the same transaction as a separate document and must be submitted in an editable format, such as Word, and not as a PDF.

CRITICAL

For audio and video evidence, make three copies and provide one to the other party and the court before trial.

You must make 3 copies and provide one to the other party and the court prior to the trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

For cases assigned to Judge Hartmann, pleadings must designate Courtroom 1 beneath the case number.

The parties are to designate “Courtroom 1” in their pleadings beneath the case number for those cases assigned to Judge Hartmann.

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed decrees must include the case number and page number on every page.

and shall include the case number and page number on every page.

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed decrees must be filed in word processing format; Microsoft Word is preferred.

Proposed decrees shall be filed in word processing format, preferably Microsoft Word,

CRITICALCivil cases

For conditional decrees, the deadline for submitting an application for a finding of reasonable diligence must appear only as an underlined blank space.

Deadlines for submission of applications for finding of reasonable diligence for conditional decrees are to be indicated only by an underlined blank space.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format and must not be scanned.

Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format (not scanned).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Transcripts must be provided to the district attorney in hard copy and on an ASCII disk; electronic format may also be provided upon the district attorney’s request.

A hard copy of the transcript and an ASCII disk shall be provided to the district attorney. Upon the request of the district attorney, the transcripts may be provided in electronic format.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format and may not be scanned.

Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format (not scanned).

WARNINGCivil cases

Proposed orders must be in word-processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, and must be free of unnecessary formatting.

Proposed Orders shall be in word processing format, preferably Microsoft Word format. Proposed Orders shall be free of unnecessary formatting.

WARNINGCivil cases

The resume notice should be submitted in “newspaper-ready” format, using Times New Roman, size 11 font, and maximizing the use of space. Applicants shall not have extraneous formatting or tabs set and shall use the heading format below:

The resume notice should be submitted in “newspaper-ready” format, using Times New Roman, size 11 font, and maximizing the use of space. Applicants shall not have extraneous formatting or tabs set and shall use the heading format below:

WARNING

Format

PAPER

Evidence must be in printed-paper form; cell phones are not to be used as evidence.

Make sure all evidence is in hard copy (printed paper): no cell phones!

WARNINGCivil cases

Resume notices must not contain extraneous formatting or set tabs.

Applicants shall not have extraneous formatting or tabs set

WARNINGCivil cases

Applicants must file proposed resume notices in word-processing format through CCE when filing an application or amended application; Microsoft Word is preferred.

Applicants shall file proposed resume notices in word processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, via CCE at the time of filing any application or amended application.

WARNINGCivil cases

Dates for conditional decrees must be left as an underlined blank space for the court to complete.

diligence for conditional decrees are to be indicated only by an underlined blank space. The court will fill in the proper month, day, and year upon entry of the decree.

WARNING

Plaintiffs must mark exhibits with numbers and the case number; defendants must mark exhibits with letters and the case number.

Plaintiff →mark with numbers (1, 2, 3…) and the case number – Defendant →mark with letters (A, B, C…) and the case number

WARNING

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format and must not be scanned.

Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format (not scanned).

WARNINGCivil cases

Resume notices must omit extraneous formatting and tabs and follow the specified heading format.

Applicants shall not have extraneous formatting or tabs set and shall use the heading format below: 2XXXCWXX APPLICANT NAME, Applicant Address. Attorney Name, Firm, Address. Type of Application, (e.g., Conditional, Change, Nontributary Groundwater, etc.) in XXXXXXX COUNTY. Structure Name, Decree, and Well Permit Number (if applicable). Legal Description: Quarter- Quarter, Section, Township, Range, 6th P.M., at a point X,XXX’ [N/S] and Quantity of water. Uses of water. Additional Structure Name(s) and information as described above (if applicable). Additional Information. Number of pages of Application.

WARNINGCivil cases

Proposed orders must be in word-processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, and free of unnecessary formatting.

Proposed Orders shall be in word processing format, preferably Microsoft Word format. Proposed Orders shall be free of unnecessary formatting.

WARNING

Each page of every exhibit must be numbered, with the exhibit identified on the pages.

Number each page of each exhibit (i.e. if exhibit 2 has 10 pages, it should be labeled as exhibit 2 and each page should be numbered 1-10)

WARNING

Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, Section 1-26(8), for all E-Filed and E-Served documents, signatures of attorneys, parties, witnesses, notaries and notary stamps may be in S/ Name typed form to satisfy signature requirements, once the necessary signatures have been obtained on a paper form of the document.

Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, Section 1-26(8), for all E-Filed and E-Served documents, signatures of attorneys, parties, witnesses, notaries and notary stamps may be in S/ Name typed form to satisfy signature requirements, once the necessary signatures have been obtained on a paper form of the document.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Trial exhibits

At the end of trial, only the electronic exhibit copies will be retained in the court file, and the original notebook will be returned to the parties.

At the end of trial, the court will accept into the court’s file only the electronic copies and will release the original notebook to the parties.

WARNINGCivil cases

Proposed orders must be in word-processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, and free of unnecessary formatting.

Proposed Orders shall be in word processing format, preferably Microsoft Word format. Proposed Orders shall be free of unnecessary formatting.

WARNINGCivil cases

Proposed decrees must be filed in word-processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, and include the case number and page number on every page.

Proposed decrees shall be filed in word processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, and shall include the case number and page number on every page.

WARNINGCivil cases

Proposed resume notices must be in word-processing format, with Microsoft Word preferred.

Applicants shall file proposed resume notices in word processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, via ICCES at the time of filing any application or amended application.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Digital signatures are accepted as authority to approve or deny all requests.

Digital signatures will be accepted as authority to approve or deny all requests.

WARNINGCivil cases

Pleadings must identify the assigned courtroom and, for Courtroom 4 cases, list “Water Division No. 1” in the court-location heading box.

For those cases that are assigned to Courtroom 4, the parties are to list “Water Division No. 1” in the heading box containing the court location and address, and “Courtroom 4” beneath the case number. The parties are to designate “Courtroom 1” in their pleadings beneath the case number for those cases assigned to Judge Hartmann.

WARNINGCivil cases

Proposed decrees must be filed in word-processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, and show the case number and page number on every page.

Proposed decrees shall be filed in word processing format, preferably Microsoft Word, and shall include the case number and page number on every page.

WARNING

After labeling exhibits, make two copies: keep one, give one to the other side, and provide the original to the court.

After you have labeled each of your exhibits, make 2 copies of the exhibits. One copy is for yourself, one copy is for the other side, and the original is for the court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Resume notices should be newspaper-ready, use 11-point Times New Roman, and maximize use of space.

The resume notice should be submitted in “newspaper-ready” format, using Times New Roman, size 11 font, and maximizing the use of space.

WARNINGCivil cases

For conditional decrees, indicate the date with an underlined blank space for the court to complete.

diligence for conditional decrees are to be indicated only by an underlined blank space. The court will fill in the proper month, day, and year upon entry of the decree.

WARNING

Flash drive submission in video format is preferred for audio and video, but CD or DVD submission is also permitted.

Audio & Video is preferred to be filed on a flash drive in video format but can be submitted on CD or DVD.

WARNING

Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, Section 1-26(8), for all E-Filed and E-Served documents, signatures of attorneys, parties, witnesses, notaries and notary stamps may be in S/ Name typed form to satisfy signature requirements, once the necessary signatures have been obtained on a paper form of the document.

Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, Section 1-26(8), for all E-Filed and E-Served documents, signatures of attorneys, parties, witnesses, notaries and notary stamps may be in S/ Name typed form to satisfy signature requirements, once the necessary signatures have been obtained on a paper form of the document.

INFOCivil cases

Resume notices should use newspaper-ready formatting, 11-point Times New Roman, and maximize use of space.

The resume notice should be submitted in “newspaper-ready” format, using Times New Roman, size 11 font, and maximizing the use of space.

INFOCriminal cases

Law enforcement agencies may provide the required advisement on a separate sheet attached to the written Voluntary Promise to Appear form.

To alleviate this financial burden, law enforcement agencies may attach a separate sheet of paper containing the advisement to the written Voluntary Promise to Appear form.

INFOCivil cases

The Court permits tagged orders and allows Plaintiff’s counsel to use their own forms.

Notwithstanding Rules 121 §1-26(15)(c), 305.5 (q)(3), and CJD 11-01, this Court’s practice is to allow the use of “tagged orders” so that Plaintiff’s counsel may use their own forms.

INFO

For a multi-page document, only its first page needs to be marked as a separate exhibit.

Not every page needs to be marked as a separate exhibit, only the first page of a document with multiple pages.

INFO

Filers are asked to write court documents neatly and legibly.

When filing a document with the court, please write neatly and legibly.

INFO

Filers may use online forms if they prefer to type.

Forms are available online if you would rather type it.

INFO

The handout recommends preparing the response carefully rather than scribbling it out.

A good response isn’t scribbled out, you should take your time and do it well.