The United States District Court

District of Colorado

Hon. Philip A. Brimmer, Chief Judge
Jeffrey P. Colwell Esq., Clerk of Court

Our mission is to serve the public by providing a fair and impartial forum that ensures equal access to justice in accordance with the rule of law, protects rights and liberties of all persons, and resolves cases in a timely and efficient manner.

Forms and Instructions

 

Appeal Proceedings «

  • Notice of Appeal - Civil
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Notice of Appeal - Criminal
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal 1915 - Civil
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal 1915 - Criminal
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Prisoner Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal 1915 - Civil
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Prisoner Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal 1915 - Criminal
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Prisoner Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal in a Habeas Corpus Action 1915 - Civil
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Appeal Bond – Surety (formerly Supersedeas Bond – Surety)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Appeal Bond – Cash (formerly Supersedeas Bond – Cash)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)

 

Attorney/Law Student «

  • Application for Readmission/Reinstatement to the Bar (*Not for attorneys administratively removed from the Attorney Roll for nonpayment of biennial fees. Instead, contact cod_attorneyservices@cod.uscourts.gov)
 (PDF)*  
  • Attorney Motion for Panel Appointment
 (DOCX)  
  • Civil Action Entry of Appearance
 (DOCX)  
  • Civil Action Entry of Appearance to Provide Limited Representation
 (DOCX)  
  • Attorney "How-To" Instruction Packet About Limited Representation
 (PDF)  
  • Sample Motion for Leave to Provide Limited Scope Representation
 (DOCX)  
  • Sample Motion for Leave to Withdraw from Limited Scope Representation
 (DOCX)  
  • Criminal Case Entry of Appearance
 (DOCX)  
  • Law Student Appearance Form
 (PDF) (DOCX)

 

Civil «

  • Affidavit Requesting Foreign Mailing
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Information and Instructions for Requesting Assistance Attempting Service in Foreign Countries
 (PDF)  
  • Updated Bill of Costs Form (AO 133) and Instructions
  • Guide to Bills of Costs
 (PDF)*
(PDF)		  
  • Categories of Miscellaneous Cases
 (PDF)  
  • Civil Case Caption and Formatting Instructions
 (DOCX)  
  • Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44) [Note: If this form does not open correctly, please download it to your computer and open it locally.]
 (PDF)*  
  • Claim of Exemption to Writ of Garnishment with Notice
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Consent and Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a United States Magistrate Judge (AO 85A)
 (US Courts)  
  • Election of Consent or Non-Consent Form to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Form Notice of Change of Address or Telephone Number
 (DOCX)  
  • Instructions regarding Direct Assignment to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Instructions regarding Traditional Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • E-Discovery: Checklist for Rule 26(f) Meet-and-Confer Regarding Electronically Stored Information
 (PDF)  
  • E-Discovery: Guidelines Addressing the Discovery of Electronically Stored Information
 (PDF)  
  • FLSA Settlement Worksheet
 (PDF)  
  • Joint Case Management Plan
 (DOCX)  
  • Joint Case Management Plan for IDEA & Environmental Cases
 (PDF)  
  • Motion for Extension of Time/Continuance
 (DOCX)  
  • Notice of Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons (AO 398)
 (US Courts)  
  • Objection to Calculation of the Amount of Exempt Earnings
 (PDF)  
  • Proposed Final Pretrial Order and Instructions
 (DOCX)  
  • Proposed Scheduling Order and Instructions
 (DOCX)  
  • Proposed Scheduling Order in an ERISA Action
 (DOCX)  
  • Proposed Scheduling Order in a Patent Case
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Registration of a Judgment in Another District Instructions
 (PDF)  
  • Sample Motion (Blank) and Certificate of Service
 (DOCX)  
  • Satisfaction of Judgment
 (PDF)*  
  • Subpoena to Appear & Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action (AO 88)
 (US Courts)  
  • Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises in a Civil Action (AO 88B)
 (US Courts)  
  • Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action (AO 88A)
 (US Courts)  
  • Summons in a Civil Action (AO 440)
 (US Courts)  
  • Summons on Third-Party Complaint (AO 441)
 (US Courts)  
  • Temporary Restraining Order Information
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Temporary Restraining Order Cash Bond Form
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Temporary Restraining Order Surety Bond Form
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Waiver of the Service of Summons (AO 399)
 (US Courts)  
  • Writ of Continuing Garnishment
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Writ of Execution
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Writ of Garnishment - Judgment Debtor other than Natural Person
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Writ of Garnishment with Notice of Exemption and Pending Levy
 (PDF)* (DOCX)

 

Civil Pro Bono «

  • Application for Civil Pro Bono Panel (for use by attorneys to join the Panel)
 (PDF)*  
  • Attorney Motion for Panel Appointment
 (DOCX)  
  • Notice Declining Pro Bono Appointment (for use by attorneys who are Panel members)
 (DOCX)  
  • Sample Motion for Leave to Provide Limited Scope Representation (for use by attorneys)
 (DOCX)  
  • Sample Motion for Leave to Withdraw from Limited Scope Representation (for use by attorneys)
 (DOCX)  
  • Civil Action Entry of Appearance
 (DOCX)  
  • Civil Action Entry of Appearance To Provide Limited Representation
 (DOCX)  
  • Sample Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by non-prisoner pro se parties/includes limited representation request)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Sample Prisoner Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by unrepresented prisoners/includes limited representation request)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Federal Court Prison Litigation Handbook
 (PDF)  

 

Copies «

  • Copy Request Form
 (DOCX)  
  • Copy Request Form Instructions
 (DOCX)  

 

Criminal «

  • Criminal Appearance Bond Information
 (PDF)  
  • AO 98 Appearance Bond
 (US Courts)  
  • AO 199A Order Setting Conditions of Release
 (US Courts)  
  • AO 199B Additional Conditions of Release
 (PDF)*  
  • AO 199C Advice of Penalties/Acknowledgment
 (US Courts)  
  • Checklist for Preparing Property Bonds
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Affidavit by Owner of Cash Bail
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Declaration of Ownership of Cash Bail
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Notice of Lien
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Consent of Defendant Pursuant to Durango/Grand Junction Protocol
 (PDF)*  
  • Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge in a Misdemeanor Case (AO 86A)
 (US Courts)  
  • Criminal Case Caption and Formatting Instructions
 (DOCX)  
  • Discovery Conference Memorandum and Order
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • CJA 23 Financial Affidavit
 (US Courts)  
  • Motion for Appointment of Counsel in a Criminal Case
 (DOCX)  
  • Motion for Issuance of Subpoenas in Forma Pauperis
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Plea Agreement
 (DOCX)  
  • Plea Agreement (Misdemeanor and Petty Offense)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Proposed Order for Service of Subpoenas in Forma Pauperis
 (PDF)*  
  • Proposed Order to Produce Discovery
 (PDF)  
  • Statement by Defendant in Advance of Plea of Guilty
 (PDF)*  
  • Stipulation for Entry of Deferral of Prosecution
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Stipulation for Entry of Deferral of Prosecution (Petty Offense)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects in a Criminal Case (AO 89B)
 (US Courts)  
  • Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Criminal Case (AO 90)
 (US Courts)  
  • Subpoena to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in Criminal Case (AO 89)
 (US Courts)  
  • Victim Address Change Form and Instructions (AO140)
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Waiver of an Indictment (AO 455)
 (US Courts)  
  • Waiver of a Preliminary Hearing (AO 468)
 (US Courts)  
  • Waiver of Rule 5 & 5.1 Hearings (Complaint or Indictment) (AO 466A)
 (US Courts)  
  • Waiver of Rule 32.1 Hearing (Violation of Probation or Supervised Release) (AO 466)
 (US Courts)  

 

Fees/Finance «

  • Fee Schedule
 (LINK)  
  • Single Use Credit Card Authorization Form
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Audio Recording Order Form (AO 436)
 (US Courts)  

 

Prisoner/Detainee «

  • Guide to Civil Legal Cases - for People Who Don't Have a Lawyer
 (PDF)  
  • Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241 Instructions
 (PDF)  
  • Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2254
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2254 Instructions
 (PDF)  
  • Motion for Extension of Time/Continuance
 (DOCX)  
  • Motion Pursuant to 1915 (Waive Fee) Prisoner Complaint
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Motion Pursuant to 1915 (Waive Fee) Habeas Corpus
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence (28 USC 2255)
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence (28 USC 2255) Instructions
 (PDF)  
  • Prisoner Complaint 1983
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Prisoner Complaint 1983 Instructions
 (PDF)  
  • Pro Se Prisoner Handbook
 (PDF)  
  • Sample Prisoner Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by unrepresented prisoners/includes limited representation request)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)

 

Self Representation (Pro Se) «

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unrepresented (pro se), not a prisoner, and have a civil case, you can contact the Federal Pro Se Clinic for free, limited legal assistance. Call the Federal Pro Se Clinic at 303-380-8786 or fill out an intake form online at https://www.cobar.org/fpsc. The Clinic cannot help with prisoner, criminal or bankruptcy cases, or with appeals.

  • Where to Find Help Handout
 (PDF)  
  • Form Notice of Change of Address or Telephone Number
 (DOCX)  
  • Guide to Civil Legal Cases - for People Who Don't Have a Lawyer
 (PDF)  
  • Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (AO 239)
 (US Courts)  
  • Complaint Form (General Complaint)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Employment Discrimination Complaint Form
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Instructions for Filing a Civil Suit (General Complaint)
 (PDF)  
  • Instructions for Filing an Employment Discrimination Complaint
 (PDF)  
  • Complaint for Review of Social Security Decision Form
 (PDF) (DOCX)
  • Instructions for Filing a Complaint for Review of Social Security Decision
 (PDF)  
  • Sample Initial Disclosures Under F.R.C.P. 26(a)(1)
 (DOCX)  
  • Sample Motion (Blank) and Certificate of Service
 (DOCX)  
  • Sample Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by non-prisoner pro se parties/includes limited representation request)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Sample Prisoner Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by unrepresented prisoners/includes limited representation request)
 (PDF)* (DOCX)
  • Pro Se E-filing PACER Instructions
 (PDF)