Know your rights, where to get help and ways to help yourself
There are 10 resources
General Information
Instructions and Forms for Requesting a Civil Protection Order
(Separate Website)
Instructional information and forms you will need before you file your case in county court.
By: Colorado State Judicial Branch
How to Get a Protection Order, Including Questions and Answers about Family Violence
(Separate Website)
Information about steps you need to take to get a protection order plus questions and answers about family violence.
By: womenslaw.org
Answers to Your Questions about Victims' and Witnesses' Rights This resource has information on Crimes Covered by the Victim Rights Act; The Victim Rights Act; Law Enforcement Responsibilities; Agency Responsibilities; Department of Corrections Responsibilities; Probation Department Responsibilities ... and more.
By: Colorado Judicial Branch and Colorado Legal Services
Enforcing Protection Orders if You Move to Another State
(Separate Website)
Do you have a protective order? Are you thinking of moving to another state? This website has information to help you use the full faith and credit law for enforcement of your protective order by other states.
By: Violence Against Women Online Resources
What is a Contempt Citation?
When someone files a contempt citation against you, it means they are asking the Judge to punish you because they believe you have violated a court order.
By: Colorado Legal Services
Denver County Sheriff's Department Civil Division
(Separate Website)
This office provides customer service in the processing and execution of civil process. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: service of civil process; sale of real and personal property under court order; and execution of court ordered evictions.
Emergency Legal Assistance for Victims
(Separate Website)
Aiding victims through trauma intervention, emergency legal assistance and advocacy, crisis court support and intervention services.
By: Project Safeguard
Complete and Print Out Forms to Request a Temporary Civil Protection Order Online
(Separate Website)
This is available for individuals who need to complete the court forms necessary to request a temporary civil protection order in the state of Colorado.
By: Colorado Legal Services
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Office of Dispute Resolution
(Separate Website)
If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch.
By: Colorado Judicial Branch
Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems.
By: Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado
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