Domestic Violence Protection Order - Colorado

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PREPARATION GUIDE — NOT THE OFFICIAL COURT FORM

Colorado requires the use of official court form JDF 402 (Verified Complaint/Motion
for Civil Protection Order) for domestic violence protection order petitions. This
template provides the substantive legal content to help you prepare — but you must
transfer your content to the official form before filing. The official form is available
at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/getting-protection-order.
Do not file this document directly with the court.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER

(State of Colorado)

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Court and Case Information
   a. Court: IN THE [☐ DISTRICT / [___] COUNTY] COURT FOR THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF [COUNTY]
   b. Case No.: [CASE NUMBER]
   c. Division: [DIVISION] Courtroom: [COURTROOM]

2. Parties
   a. Protected Party(ies): [PETITIONER LEGAL NAME(S)]
   b. Restrained Party: [RESPONDENT LEGAL NAME]
   c. Minor Child(ren) or Other Protected Individual(s): [NAME / DOB] (if applicable)

3. Title of Order
   PERMANENT/ TEMPORARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER
   (Issued pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-14-101 et seq.)

4. Effective Date; Duration
   a. Effective upon: [DATE AND TIME] Mountain Time
   b. Expiration (if Temporary): [DATE] at [TIME] Mountain Time unless sooner modified or made permanent pursuant to § 13-14-106.

II. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Order:

“Court” - the Colorado [District/County] Court identified above.
“Protected Party” - each individual listed in Section I.2(a) & (c).
“Restrained Party” - the individual identified in Section I.2(b).
“Domestic Abuse” - conduct defined in Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-14-101(2).
“Prohibited Contact” - any contact, direct or indirect, including electronic, social-media, third-party, or written communications.
“Excluded Premises” - the real property identified in ¶ III.3 from which the Restrained Party is excluded.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS (MANDATORY & PROHIBITIVE ORDERS)

1. No Contact
   The Restrained Party SHALL NOT have any Prohibited Contact with any Protected Party.

2. No Harassment or Surveillance
   The Restrained Party SHALL NOT harass, stalk, follow, monitor, track, surveil, or otherwise threaten any Protected Party.

3. Exclusion From Residence/Work/School
   a. Street Address: [ADDRESS]
   b. Distance: The Restrained Party shall remain at least [X] yards/meters from (i) each Protected Party; (ii) each Protected Party’s residence, school, childcare facility, and workplace; and (iii) any Excluded Premises.

4. Firearms & Ammunition Surrender
   a. Pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-14-105.5, the Restrained Party SHALL (i) relinquish all firearms and ammunition in his/her immediate possession or control within 24 hours (if served with this Order in open court) or 48 hours (if served outside court), excluding legal holidays and weekends, of service (§ 13-14-105.5(2)(a)); and (ii) file the required affidavit and signed proof-of-relinquishment declaration with the Court within 7 business days after issuance of this Order (§ 13-14-105.5(5)(b), (9)(a)). The Court sets a compliance hearing 8 to 12 business days after issuance (§ 13-14-105.5(5)(a)).
   b. Failure to comply constitutes contempt of court and is punishable as provided by law.

5. Child-Related Provisions (if applicable)
   a. Temporary Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: [DETAILS OR “NONE”]
   b. Parenting Time Supervision: [☐ Required / ☐ Not Required] by [SUPERVISOR] at [LOCATION].
   c. Child Support (interim): [AMOUNT] per [WEEK/MONTH], payable through the Family Support Registry.

6. Personal Property Retrieval
   The Restrained Party may retrieve personal belongings only once, on [DATE/TIME], in the presence of law-enforcement. Contact the [LOCAL AGENCY] at least 24 hours in advance to schedule.

7. Law-Enforcement Assistance
   Any Colorado Peace Officer is authorized to enforce, serve, and assist with execution of this Order, including supervised entry for personal property retrieval and immediate arrest upon probable cause of violation.

8. Service & Entry Into State & Federal Registries
   a. The Clerk of Court shall transmit this Order forthwith to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (“CBI”) for entry into CCIC/NCIC.
   b. The [County] Sheriff shall serve the Restrained Party and promptly file proof of service.

IV. FINDINGS OF FACT & REPRESENTATIONS

1. Jurisdiction
   The Court finds it has subject-matter jurisdiction under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-14-104.5(1)(a) (original concurrent jurisdiction of municipal, county, district, probate, and juvenile courts to issue civil protection orders).

2. Notice & Opportunity to Be Heard
   a. Temporary Order: Issued ex parte based on sworn allegations of imminent danger.
   b. Permanent Order (if checked ☐): Entered after full evidentiary hearing on [DATE] with both parties present or properly noticed.

3. Burden & Standard
   The Court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the Restrained Party committed acts constituting Domestic Abuse and that the provisions of this Order are necessary to prevent further abuse.

4. Material Representations
   The parties have affirmed under oath that all statements in the Verified Complaint/ Motion are true and correct to the best of their knowledge.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS OF RESTRAINED PARTY

1. Affirmative Duties
   a. Attend and complete a state-approved Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (“DVOMB”) treatment program within [X] days of entry of this Order and file proof of enrollment within 7 days.
   b. Appear at all review hearings set by the Court.

2. Negative Covenants
   The Restrained Party shall not:
   i. Possess or purchase firearms/ammunition (§ 13-14-105.5(11); a violation of the order under § 18-6-803.5(1)(c));
   ii. Consume or possess alcohol or controlled substances without prescription;
   iii. Violate any term, distance, or communication restriction herein.

VI. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES & REMEDIES

1. Criminal Penalties for Violation
   A knowing violation of this Order is punishable under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-6-803.5 (class 2 misdemeanor; mandatory arrest).

2. Civil Remedies
   The Court may hold the Restrained Party in contempt, impose fines, incarceration, or any other sanction permitted by C.R.C.P. 107.

3. Attorneys’ Fees
   The Court may award reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to the prevailing party upon motion, consistent with Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-17-101 et seq.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION (LIMITED APPLICABILITY)

No indemnification or liability-cap provisions apply; the primary remedy is injunctive relief. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit any civil cause of action available to a Protected Party or to create additional civil liability beyond that imposed by law.

VIII. MODIFICATION, RENEWAL & TERMINATION

1. Modification
   Either party may move to modify the Order under § 13-14-108 by written motion, served on all parties, setting forth changed circumstances.

2. Renewal / Extension
   The court may continue a Temporary Order for a period not exceeding one year (§ 13-14-104.5(8)(b); § 13-14-106(1)(b)). A Permanent Order does not expire; the restrained party may move to modify or dismiss it under § 13-14-108, but may not file such a motion within two years after the permanent order's issuance or after disposition of a prior modification/dismissal motion (§ 13-14-108(2)(b)), and a fingerprint-based criminal-history check is required (§ 13-14-108(3)(b)).

3. Termination
   This Order remains in full force until (a) the expiration date stated herein; or (b) further order of this Court. Only the Court may dissolve this Order.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Severability
   If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect to the fullest extent permissible.

2. No Waiver
   Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.

3. Integration
   This instrument constitutes the entire Protection Order; oral statements or prior writings not incorporated herein are of no legal effect.

4. Copies as Originals
   Certified or electronically transmitted copies of this Order shall have the same force and effect as the original.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

Entered this ____ day of __________, 20___, at ______ ___.m., in __________ County, Colorado.

_______________________________
[JUDGE NAME]
Judge of the District/County Court
State of Colorado

Acknowledgment & Receipt by Parties

I, the undersigned Restrained Party, hereby acknowledge receipt of this Protection Order, understand its terms, and understand that any violation may result in immediate arrest and prosecution.

Restrained Party Signature: _________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: ________________________

Protected Party Signature (optional*): _________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: ________________________

*Signature by the Protected Party is not required for enforceability but may be solicited for acknowledgment.

Law-Enforcement Return of Service

I certify that I served a true copy of this Protection Order on the Restrained Party as follows:

Date: __________ Time: __________
Method: ☐ Personal ☐ [Other]
Served by: ___________________________
(Agency / Badge No.)

IMPORTANT NOTICES

1. Federal Firearms Prohibition
   The Restrained Party may be subject to federal criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) for possession of firearms or ammunition.

2. Interstate Enforcement
   This Order is enforceable in all U.S. states, territories, tribal lands, and the District of Columbia pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2265 (Full Faith & Credit).

3. Translation & Accessibility
   Upon request, the Clerk will provide this Order in the preferred language or accessible format of any party at no cost.