What do I File?
- A document called an Opening Brief.
- Form - JDF 675 - Opening Brief (DOCX).
When is the Brief Due?
- Within 42 days after the Record on Appeal is certified.
- The court will mail you a notice with the exact due date.
With Whom do I give a Copy?
- File your brief in the Court of Appeals.
- Give a copy to the Colorado Attorney General's office.
What Goes in an Opening Brief?
- Detailed Instructions (PDF)
- Sample Opening Brief (PDF)
- Be sure to read Colorado Appellate Rule 28(a).