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Instructions for Issuance of Contempt Citation - Colorado 2026

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The document provides standard instructions for issuing a contempt citation in Colorado, outlining the necessary steps and forms required for filing. It explains the roles of plaintiffs, defendants, judgment debtors, and creditors, as well as the legal definitions of key terms. The document emphasizes that individuals representing themselves must adhere to the same rules as attorneys and includes information on fees, filing procedures, and requirements for serving documents to judgment debtors.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Instructions for Issuance of Contempt Citation in the editor.
Begin by reviewing the General Information section. Ensure you understand the requirements for filing your documents, including the duration of money judgments and the necessity of compliance from the Judgment Debtor.
Fill out the Motion and Affidavit for Citation for Contempt of Court (JDF 123). Make sure to complete all fields accurately and have it signed in front of a Notary Public or Court Clerk.
Next, complete the Order to Issue Citation (JDF 124) and only fill in the caption. Submit this along with two copies to the Court.
Prepare your Citation to Show Cause (JDF 129) by filling in just the caption. Again, provide two copies when submitting to the Court.
After filing, ensure you serve the Judgment Debtor with copies of both JDF 123 and JDF 129 at least 21 days before your hearing date.
Finally, prepare for your Show Cause Hearing by gathering any necessary documents, including interrogatories if applicable.

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What is rule 69 in Colorado?

RE: RULE 69 PROCEEDINGS If the debtor fails to appear for his or her deposition after being served with a subpoena, the creditor may request a warrant. It is the creditors responsibility to supply the clerk of the court with the information necessary to issue a warrant.

What does it mean to be cited in contempt?

What does in contempt mean? A person may be held in contempt in a number of ways. The legal sense may be defined as willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body. In a general sense if you hold someone in contempt it simply means that you despise or strongly disapprove of them.

What does contempt citation issued post judgment mean?

Any litigation that occurs after the date a divorce is final is referred to as Post Judgment. Therefore, a Motion for Contempt filed after the court orders its final divorce decree is a Post Judgment contempt. Another example of a Post Judgment motion is a Motion to Open a Judgment.

What is the longest you can be held in contempt?

On the authority of legal guidelines, you can be held for contempt of court until you comply with the court order or for a set term by the judge. The exact time can vary based on the judges discretion and specific case details. The duration can range from a few days to indefinitely if you refuse to comply.

What is citation of contempt?

When a contempt citation is filed against someone, the judge is being asked to penalize that person because the petitioner believes he or she violated at least one provision of a court order.

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What is the difference between remedial and punitive contempt in Colorado?

Remedial contempt is the most common - the other side is currently in violation, and you want to force him to comply with the order through the threat of punishment, rather than trying to punish him for the past violation (which would be punitive contempt).

What does it mean when a contempt citation is issued?

When a court decides that an action constitutes contempt of court, it can issue an order in the context of a court trial or hearing that declares a person or organization to have disobeyed or been disrespectful of the courts authority, called found or held in contempt.

Instructions for Issuance of Contempt Citation - Colorado 2026

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