Citation show cause 2026

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The document is a legal order from a Colorado District or Juvenile Court, directing a party to appear in court to explain their failure to comply with previous court orders. It includes details for the citation, such as the date, time, and location of the court appearance, and warns that failure to appear may result in a bench warrant and further sanctions.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the citation show cause document in the editor.
Begin by filling in the court details, including the county and court address at the top of the form.
In the 'In re' section, specify whether it pertains to marriage, civil union, or parental responsibilities by checking the appropriate box.
Enter the case number and names of both petitioner and co-petitioner/respondent in their respective fields.
Fill in the date when you filed the Verified Motion and Affidavit for Citation for Contempt of Court.
Complete the 'CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE' section by entering your name, court location, date, and time you are ordered to appear.
Finally, ensure that all information is accurate before saving or exporting your completed form for submission.

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