Colorado probate, civil and family deadlines

Outer limit for claims

12 months after the date of death

As to all creditors, within one year after the decedent's death.

C.R.S. §15-12-803(1)(a)(III) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Last day to start probate or appointment proceedings

36 months after the date of death

may be commenced more than three years after the decedent's death

C.R.S. §15-12-108(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Information of appointment to heirs and devisees

30 days after the date letters were issued

Not later than thirty days after appointment, every personal representative, except any special administrator, shall give information of his or her appointment to the heirs and devisees

C.R.S. §15-12-705(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Inventory

3 months after the date letters were issued

Within three months after his appointment, a personal representative who is not a successor to another representative who has previously discharged this duty shall prepare an inventory

C.R.S. §15-12-706(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Information of informal probate (no personal representative appointed)

30 days after the order admitting the will

If a personal representative has not been appointed, then not later than thirty days after a will has been informally probated the moving party shall give information of the probate

C.R.S. §15-12-306 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Contest of an informally probated will: 12-month limb

12 months after the order admitting the will

may be commenced within the later of twelve months from the informal probate or three years from the decedent's death.

C.R.S. §15-12-108(1)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Disallowed claims: 63 days from mailing

not later than sixty-three days after the mailing of the notice of disallowance or partial allowance if the notice warns the claimant of the impending bar.

C.R.S. §15-12-806(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Written notice to a creditor: the later of the published date or 60 days from mailing

Within sixty days from the mailing or other delivery of such notice, but not later than the date one year from date of death.

C.R.S. §15-12-801(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

After the closing statement: six months

are barred unless a proceeding to assert the same is commenced within six months after the filing of the closing statement.

C.R.S. §15-12-1005 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Claims against distributees

A claim by a creditor of the decedent is forever barred at one year after the decedent's death.

C.R.S. §15-12-1006(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of a hearing on a petition: 14 days

By mailing a copy thereof at least fourteen days before the time set for the hearing

C.R.S. §15-10-401(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

The claims date in a published notice

(a date not earlier than four months from date of first publication or the date one year from date of death, whichever occurs first)

C.R.S. §§15-12-801(1), 15-12-803(1)(a)(I) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Earliest day to file a closing statement

no earlier than six months after the date of original appointment of a general personal representative for the estate or one year after the date of death, whichever occurs first

C.R.S. §15-12-1003(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Serve summons and complaint

63 days after the complaint was filed

If a defendant is not served within 63 days (nine weeks) after the complaint is filed, the court—on motion or on its own after notice to the plaintiff—shall dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time.

C.R.C.P. 4(m); C.R.S. §14-10-107(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answer or response due (served in Colorado)

21 days after the summons and complaint were served

A defendant shall file his answer or other response within 21 days after the service of the summons and complaint, except as otherwise provided by rule or statute.

C.R.C.P. 12(a)(1); C.R.S. §14-10-107(4)(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answer or response due (served outside Colorado or by publication)

35 days after the summons and complaint were served

If, pursuant to special order, a copy of the complaint is not served with the summons, or if the summons is served outside of Colorado or by publication, the time limit for filings under subsections (a)(1) and (e) of this Rule shall be within 35 days after the service thereof.

C.R.C.P. 12(a)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Reply to counterclaim or answer to cross-claim due

21 days after the counterclaim was served

A party served with a pleading stating a cross-claim against that party shall file an answer thereto within 21 days after the service thereof. ... The plaintiff shall file a reply to a counterclaim in the answer within 21 days after the service of the answer.

C.R.C.P. 12(a)(3), (a)(4) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Responsive pleading due after a Rule 12 motion is denied or postponed

14 days after the court decided the motion

if the court denies the motion or postpones its disposition until the trial on the merits, the responsive pleadings shall be filed within 14 days after notice of the court's action

C.R.C.P. 12(a)(1)(A) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to amended pleading due

14 days after the amended pleading was served

A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within the time remaining for response to the original pleading or within 14 days after service of the amended pleading, whichever period may be the longer, unless the court otherwise orders.

C.R.C.P. 15(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Interrogatory answers and objections due

35 days after the discovery requests were served

The party upon whom the interrogatories have been served shall serve a copy of the answers, and objections if any, within 35 days after the service of the interrogatories.

C.R.C.P. 33(b)(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to requests for production due

35 days after the discovery requests were served

The party upon whom the request is served shall serve a written response within 35 days after the service of the request.

C.R.C.P. 34(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answers or objections to requests for admission due (otherwise admitted)

35 days after the discovery requests were served

The matter is admitted unless, within 35 days after service of the request

C.R.C.P. 36(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Expert disclosures due (defending party)

28 days after their expert disclosures were served

The disclosure by a defending party shall be made within 28 days after service of the claiming party’s disclosure

C.R.C.P. 26(a)(2)(C)(II) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Responsive brief due (motion filed more than 42 days before trial)

21 days after the motion was filed

The responding party shall have 21 days after the filing of the motion or such lesser or greater time as the court may allow in which to file a responsive brief.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-15(1)(b); 56(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Responsive brief due (motion filed 42 days or less before trial)

14 days after the motion was filed

If a motion is filed 42 days or less before the trial date, the responding party shall have 14 days after the filing of the motion or such lesser or greater time as the court may allow in which to file a responsive brief.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-15(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Last day to file summary judgment motion

91 days before trial

any motion for summary judgment shall be filed no later than 91 days (13 weeks) prior to trial.

C.R.C.P. 56(c); 16(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Last day to file a cross-motion for summary judgment

70 days before trial

A cross-motion for summary judgment shall be filed no later than 70 days (10 weeks) prior to trial.

C.R.C.P. 56(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Expert disclosures due (claiming party)

126 days before trial

The disclosure by a claiming party under a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim shall be made at least 126 days (18 weeks) before the trial date.

C.R.C.P. 26(a)(2)(C)(I) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Rebuttal expert disclosures due

77 days before trial

such disclosure shall be made no later than 77 days (11 weeks) before the trial date.

C.R.C.P. 26(a)(2)(C)(III) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Discovery completed, including responses

49 days before trial

The deadline for completion of all discovery, including discovery responses, shall be not later than 49 days before the trial date.

C.R.C.P. 16(b)(11) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Exchange draft witness and exhibit lists with exhibits

42 days before trial

Not later than 42 days before the trial date, each counsel shall exchange a draft of the lists of witnesses and exhibits

C.R.C.P. 16(f)(2)(B) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Pretrial motions, including motions in limine, due

35 days before trial

pretrial motions, including motions in limine, shall be filed no later than 35 days before the trial date

C.R.C.P. 16(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Motions challenging expert testimony (C.R.E. 702) due

70 days before trial

except for motions challenging the admissibility of expert testimony pursuant to C.R.E. 702, which must be filed no later than 70 days (10 weeks) before the trial.

C.R.C.P. 16(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Proposed Trial Management Order due

28 days before trial

No later than 28 days before the trial date, the responsible attorney shall file a proposed Trial Management order with the court.

C.R.C.P. 16(f) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms due

7 days before trial

No later than 7 days prior to the date scheduled for commencement of the trial or such other time as the court shall direct, a set of the proposed jury instructions and verdict forms shall be filed with the courtroom clerk.

C.R.C.P. 16(g) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Post-trial motions due (new trial, JNOV, amended findings or judgment)

14 days after judgment was entered

Within 14 days of entry of judgment as provided in C.R.C.P. 58 or such greater time as the court may allow pursuant to a request for an extension of time made within that 14-day period, a party may move for post-trial relief

C.R.C.P. 59(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Outer limit for Rule 60(b)(1)-(2) motion

182 days after judgment was entered

The motion shall be made within a reasonable time, and for reasons (1) and (2) not more than 182 days after the judgment, order, or proceeding was entered or taken.

C.R.C.P. 60(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Bill of Costs due

21 days after judgment was entered

A party claiming costs shall file a Bill of Costs within 21 days of the entry of order or judgment or within such greater time as the court may allow.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-22(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Motion for attorney fees due

21 days after judgment was entered

Any party seeking attorney fees under this practice standard shall file and serve a motion for attorney fees within 21 days of entry of judgment or such greater time as the court may allow.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-22(2)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of appeal due

49 days after judgment was entered

the notice of appeal required by C.A.R. 3 must be filed with the appellate court with an advisory copy served on the lower court within 49 days after entry of the judgment, decree, or order being appealed.

C.A.R. 4(a)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of appeal due (from mailing or E-Service of notice of entry)

49 days after notice of entry was served

If notice of the entry of the judgment or order is transmitted to the parties by mail or E-Service, the time for the filing of the notice of appeal runs from the date of the mailing or E-Service of the notice.

C.A.R. 4(a)(1), (a)(5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of cross-appeal due

14 days after the first notice of appeal was filed

If one party timely files a notice of appeal, any other party may file a notice of appeal within 14 days after the date when the first notice was filed, or within the time otherwise prescribed by this section (a), whichever period ends later.

C.A.R. 4(a)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Many dates run from the "at issue" date

A case shall be deemed at issue when all parties have been served and all pleadings permitted by C.R.C.P. 7 have been filed or defaults or dismissals have been entered against all non-appearing parties, or at such other time as the court may direct.

C.R.C.P. 16(b)(1), (b)(3), (b); 26(a)(1); 16(d)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Amendments and joinder: 105 days after the at-issue date

which unless otherwise provided by law, shall be not later than 105 days (15 weeks) after the case is at issue

C.R.C.P. 16(b)(8) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

State defendants: the attorney general copy

failure to serve copies upon the attorney general within 7 days of service upon the officer, agent, employee, department, or agency shall extend the time within which the officer, agent, employee, department, or agency must file a responsive pleading for 63 days (9 weeks) beyond the time otherwise provided by these Rules.

C.R.C.P. 4(e)(10)(C) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Service by publication is complete on the day of last publication

Such publication shall be made once each week for five successive weeks. ... Service shall be complete on the day of the last publication.

C.R.C.P. 4(g)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Colorado motion responses count from filing, not service

The responding party shall have 21 days after the filing of the motion or such lesser or greater time as the court may allow in which to file a responsive brief.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-15(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Reply briefs run from the filing of the response

the moving party shall have 7 days after the filing of the responsive brief or such greater or lesser time as the court may allow to file a reply brief. For a motion pursuant to C.R.C.P. 56, the moving party shall have 14 days after the filing of the responsive brief

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-15(1)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Colorado adds no days for mail or electronic service

(e) Additional Time After Service Under C.R.C.P. 5(b)(2)(B), (C), or (D). Repealed.

C.R.C.P. 6(e) (repealed) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

The discovery deadline comes from the Case Management Order

Discovery may commence as provided in C.R.C.P. 26(d) upon service of the Case Management Order.

C.R.C.P. 16(b)(11) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Simplified Procedure cases use different dates

Written disclosures of experts shall be served by parties asserting claims 91 days (13 weeks) before trial; by parties defending against claims 63 days (9 weeks) before trial; and parties asserting claims shall serve written disclosures for any rebuttal experts 49 days before trial.

C.R.C.P. 16.1(k)(2), (k)(3), (k)(6) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Designations of preserved testimony

the proponent of the testimony shall provide the other parties with its designations of such testimony at least 28 days before the trial date.

C.R.C.P. 16(f)(3)(VI)(D) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

A post-trial motion is deemed denied after 63 days

Any post-trial motion that has not been decided within the 63-day determination period shall, without further action by the court, be deemed denied for all purposes including Rule 4(a) of the Colorado Appellate Rules and time for appeal shall commence as of that date.

C.R.C.P. 59(j); C.A.R. 4(a)(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Opposing affidavits on a new trial motion: 21 days

The opposing party shall have 21 days after service of an affidavit within which to file opposing affidavits

C.R.C.P. 59(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Entry is the day the written judgment is signed

The effective date of entry of judgment shall be the actual date of the signing of the written judgment.

C.R.C.P. 58(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

The appeal time can be extended only 35 days

Upon a showing of excusable neglect, the appellate court may extend the time to file the notice of appeal for a period not to exceed 35 days after the time prescribed by section (a).

C.A.R. 4(a)(4) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Review of a magistrate's order has its own period

A party may obtain review of a magistrate's final order or judgment by filing a petition for review with the district court no later than 28 days from the date the order becomes reviewable pursuant to C.R.M. 7(c).

C.R.M. 7(c)-(e), (g), (k), as amended by Rule Change 2025(18) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Serve summons and complaint

63 days after the petition was filed

If a defendant is not served within 63 days (nine weeks) after the complaint is filed, the court—on motion or on its own after notice to the plaintiff—shall dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time.

C.R.C.P. 4(m); C.R.S. §14-10-107(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Initial status conference held, or Stipulated Case Management Plan filed

42 days after the petition was filed

The initial status conference shall take place, or the Stipulated Case Management Plan shall be filed with the court, as soon as practicable but no later than 42 days from the filing of the petition.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(c)(1)(E) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answer or response due (served in Colorado)

21 days after the petition was served

A defendant shall file his answer or other response within 21 days after the service of the summons and complaint, except as otherwise provided by rule or statute.

C.R.C.P. 12(a)(1); C.R.S. §14-10-107(4)(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answer or response due (served outside Colorado or by publication)

35 days after the petition was served

If, pursuant to special order, a copy of the complaint is not served with the summons, or if the summons is served outside of Colorado or by publication, the time limit for filings under subsections (a)(1) and (e) of this Rule shall be within 35 days after the service thereof.

C.R.C.P. 12(a)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Earliest day for a decree of dissolution or legal separation

91 days after the petition was servedEarliest day, not a last day: the day after this period

The court finds that ninety-one days or more have elapsed since it acquired jurisdiction over the respondent either as the result of process pursuant to rule 4 of the Colorado rules of civil procedure or as the result of the act of the respondent in joining as copetitioner in the petition or in entering an appearance in any other manner.

C.R.S. §14-10-106(1)(a)(III) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Mandatory Disclosures and Sworn Financial Statement due

42 days after the petition was served

to the other party within 42 days after service of a petition or a post decree motion involving financial issues.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(e)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Reply to counterclaim or answer to cross-claim due

21 days after the counterclaim was served

A party served with a pleading stating a cross-claim against that party shall file an answer thereto within 21 days after the service thereof. ... The plaintiff shall file a reply to a counterclaim in the answer within 21 days after the service of the answer.

C.R.C.P. 12(a)(3), (a)(4) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Responsive pleading due after a Rule 12 motion is denied or postponed

14 days after the court decided the motion

if the court denies the motion or postpones its disposition until the trial on the merits, the responsive pleadings shall be filed within 14 days after notice of the court's action

C.R.C.P. 12(a)(1)(A) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to amended pleading due

14 days after the amended pleading was served

A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within the time remaining for response to the original pleading or within 14 days after service of the amended pleading, whichever period may be the longer, unless the court otherwise orders.

C.R.C.P. 15(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Interrogatory answers and objections due

35 days after the discovery requests were served

The party upon whom the interrogatories have been served shall serve a copy of the answers, and objections if any, within 35 days after the service of the interrogatories.

C.R.C.P. 33(b)(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to requests for production due

35 days after the discovery requests were served

The party upon whom the request is served shall serve a written response within 35 days after the service of the request.

C.R.C.P. 34(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answers or objections to requests for admission due (otherwise admitted)

35 days after the discovery requests were served

The matter is admitted unless, within 35 days after service of the request

C.R.C.P. 36(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Responsive brief due (motion filed more than 42 days before trial)

21 days after the motion was filed

The responding party shall have 21 days after the filing of the motion or such lesser or greater time as the court may allow in which to file a responsive brief.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-15(1)(b); 56(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Responsive brief due (motion filed 42 days or less before trial)

14 days after the motion was filed

If a motion is filed 42 days or less before the trial date, the responding party shall have 14 days after the filing of the motion or such lesser or greater time as the court may allow in which to file a responsive brief.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-15(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Witness list due (contested hearing or final orders)

63 days before trial

This disclosure shall be made no later than 63 days (9 weeks) prior to the date of the contested hearing or final orders, unless the time for such disclosure is modified by the court.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(e)(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Expert reports due

56 days before trial

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, expert reports shall be provided to the parties 56 days (8 weeks) prior to hearing.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(g)(5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Discovery completed

28 days before trial

All discovery shall be initiated so as to be completed not later than 28 days before hearing, except that the court shall extend the time upon good cause shown or to prevent manifest injustice.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(f)(5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Joint Trial Management Certificate due

7 days before trial

If at least one party is represented by counsel, the parties shall file a joint Trial Management Certificate 7 days prior to the hearing date or at such other time as ordered by the court.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(h)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of appeal due (from mailing or E-Service of notice of entry)

49 days after notice of entry was served

If notice of the entry of the judgment or order is transmitted to the parties by mail or E-Service, the time for the filing of the notice of appeal runs from the date of the mailing or E-Service of the notice.

C.A.R. 4(a)(1), (a)(5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of cross-appeal due

14 days after the first notice of appeal was filed

If one party timely files a notice of appeal, any other party may file a notice of appeal within 14 days after the date when the first notice was filed, or within the time otherwise prescribed by this section (a), whichever period ends later.

C.A.R. 4(a)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Post-trial motions due (new trial, JNOV, amended findings or judgment)

14 days after the judgment was entered

Within 14 days of entry of judgment as provided in C.R.C.P. 58 or such greater time as the court may allow pursuant to a request for an extension of time made within that 14-day period, a party may move for post-trial relief

C.R.C.P. 59(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Outer limit for Rule 60(b)(1)-(2) motion

182 days after the judgment was entered

The motion shall be made within a reasonable time, and for reasons (1) and (2) not more than 182 days after the judgment, order, or proceeding was entered or taken.

C.R.C.P. 60(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Bill of Costs due

21 days after the judgment was entered

A party claiming costs shall file a Bill of Costs within 21 days of the entry of order or judgment or within such greater time as the court may allow.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-22(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of appeal due

49 days after the judgment was entered

the notice of appeal required by C.A.R. 3 must be filed with the appellate court with an advisory copy served on the lower court within 49 days after entry of the judgment, decree, or order being appealed.

C.A.R. 4(a)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Outer limit to move to reallocate assets after a disclosure failure

60 months after the judgment was enteredThe day it lapses

provided that the motion is filed within 5 years of the final decree or judgment.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(e)(10) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Service by publication is complete on the day of last publication

Such publication shall be made once each week for five successive weeks. ... Service shall be complete on the day of the last publication.

C.R.C.P. 4(g)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Colorado motion responses count from filing, not service

The responding party shall have 21 days after the filing of the motion or such lesser or greater time as the court may allow in which to file a responsive brief.

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-15(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Reply briefs run from the filing of the response

the moving party shall have 7 days after the filing of the responsive brief or such greater or lesser time as the court may allow to file a reply brief. For a motion pursuant to C.R.C.P. 56, the moving party shall have 14 days after the filing of the responsive brief

C.R.C.P. 121 §1-15(1)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Colorado adds no days for mail or electronic service

(e) Additional Time After Service Under C.R.C.P. 5(b)(2)(B), (C), or (D). Repealed.

C.R.C.P. 6(e) (repealed) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

A post-trial motion is deemed denied after 63 days

Any post-trial motion that has not been decided within the 63-day determination period shall, without further action by the court, be deemed denied for all purposes including Rule 4(a) of the Colorado Appellate Rules and time for appeal shall commence as of that date.

C.R.C.P. 59(j); C.A.R. 4(a)(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Opposing affidavits on a new trial motion: 21 days

The opposing party shall have 21 days after service of an affidavit within which to file opposing affidavits

C.R.C.P. 59(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Entry is the day the written judgment is signed

The effective date of entry of judgment shall be the actual date of the signing of the written judgment.

C.R.C.P. 58(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

The appeal time can be extended only 35 days

Upon a showing of excusable neglect, the appellate court may extend the time to file the notice of appeal for a period not to exceed 35 days after the time prescribed by section (a).

C.A.R. 4(a)(4) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

The civil rules apply; Rule 16.2 governs case management

The Colorado rules of civil procedure apply to all proceedings under this article, except as otherwise specifically provided in this article.

C.R.S. §14-10-105(1); C.R.C.P. 16.2(a)-(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Domestic relations discovery is limited

A party may also serve on each adverse party 10 additional written interrogatories and 10 additional requests for production of documents, each of which shall consist of a single question or request.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(f)(3), (f)(4) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Rule 16.2 dates count from the contested hearing

If at least one party is represented by counsel, the parties shall file a joint Trial Management Certificate 7 days prior to the hearing date or at such other time as ordered by the court.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(e)(3), (f)(5), (g)(5), (h)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Review of a magistrate's order has its own period

A party may obtain review of a magistrate's final order or judgment by filing a petition for review with the district court no later than 28 days from the date the order becomes reviewable pursuant to C.R.M. 7(c).

C.R.M. 7(c)-(e), (g), (k), as amended by Rule Change 2025(18) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Post decree motions are reviewed within 49 days

Within 49 days of the date a post decree motion or motion to modify is filed, the court shall review the matter and determine whether the case will be scheduled and resolved under the provisions of (c) or will be handled on the pleadings or otherwise.

C.R.C.P. 16.2(d), (e)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule