Protection Orders

• Address Confidentiality Program Centers

  The Colorado Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking/harassment with a means to prevent abusers and potential abusers from locating them through public records. Use this list to find an application center for the Address Confidentiality Program in your county. Content Detail

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  Address Confidentiality Program

• Know Your Rights as a Victim of Domestic Violence or Stalking In Colorado

  If you're a victim of domestic violence or stalking, you may have questions about your rights. This fact sheet explains your rights as an employee, a debtor, and a tenant who has been a victim of domestic violence or stalking, and provides a sample letter to send to a landlord if you need to leave your residence because of domestic violence. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• How to Get a Protection Order, Including Questions and Answers about Family Violence

  Information about steps you need to take to get a protection order plus questions and answers about family violence. Content Detail

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  womenslaw.org

• Instructions and Forms for Requesting a Civil Protection Order

  Instructional information and forms you will need before you file your case in county court. Content Detail

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  Colorado State Judicial Branch

• Request that the Court Waive Your Filing Fees

  You can use this online court form preparation program to complete the forms needed to request that the court waive your filing fees. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Answers to Your Questions about Victims' and Witnesses' Rights PDF

  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. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch and Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance

• Denver County Sheriff's Department Civil Division

  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. Content Detail

• Enforcing Protection Orders if You Move to Another State

  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. Content Detail

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  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. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Complete and Print Out Forms to Request a Temporary Civil Protection Order Online

  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. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

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• Office of Dispute Resolution

  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. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch

• Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9

  An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems. Read More

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  Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado