Child Welfare - Dependency and Neglect Appeals
- What May be Appealed: You may only appeal a final decision in the case. Final Decisions include:
- Termination of Parental Rights.
- An adjudication that the Child was Dependent or Neglected.
- Disposition and Entry of a Permanency Plan Hearing.
- Due: You must start the appeal within 21 days. Outside of that window and the opportunity to appeal has ended.
- File: Notice of Appeal & Designation of Transcripts - JDF 545 with the Court of Appeals and in the District Court.
- Arguments: You will submit your arguments for the appeal within 21 days of the Record on Appeal being certified. Be sure to read Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4(f) for the content requirements of the Opening Brief.
Appeal Forms
Colorado Judicial Branch Website
