Change or End the Protective Order I Have Against Someone

Learn how to Change or End a Protective Order that You Requested

Step 1 - Fill Out the Paperwork

Forms to Fill Out:

• Form 1 - Request to Change the Protective Order - JDF 397 (PDF-Fillable). 
  • Let the Court know what changes you want and why. 
• Form 2A - Order Changing the Protective Order - JDF 410 (PDF-Fillable)
  • Only file if you want to change the Protective Order.
  • Fill out just the case caption.
• Form 2B - Order Ending the Protective Order - JDF 415 (PDF-Fillable)
  • Only file if you want to end the Protective Order.
  • Fill out just the case caption.
• Learn More: Filling Out the Forms.

Step 2 - Deliver the Paperwork to the Court

• Give the paperwork to the court. 
  • Find the address using the court finder. 
• There is no filing fee.
• The clerk will schedule a hearing. 

Step 3 - Formally Give the Paperwork to the Respondent

• Form - Page 3 of the Motion to Modify - JDF 397 (PDF)
• Learn More: How to Serve the Respondent Formally. 

Step 4 - Attend the Hearing

• You will present your request to the Court.
• Learn More: How to Prepare for the Hearing.
• Learn More: The Decision. 

Law

This list is to help you start your legal research, but is not a comprehensive list of the laws that may affect your case.

Definitions of Terms Used in the Statutes
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 13-14-101

Emergency Protective Orders
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 13-14-103

Procedure and Qualifications for a Temporary Protective Order
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 13-14-104.5

What a Protective Order Can Do
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 13-14-105

Procedure and Qualifications for a Permanent Protective Order
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 13-14-106

Duties of the Police in Enforcement
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 13-14-107

Changing or Ending a Protective Order
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 13-14-108

Renter's Rights and Protective Orders
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 38-12-402

Prohibition on Guns
Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) § 13-14-105.5

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