INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO VISITOR'S REPORT (Form JDF 810)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a court-appointed visitor during the investigation of a Colorado guardianship or conservatorship. This form can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court with a check mark, as well as entering the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the respondent.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 3: In the third box, enter your name and address, phone number, email address, fax number and attorney registration number.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 5: Indicate with a check mark whether this concerns a guardianship, conservatorship or combined guardianship and conservatorship.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 7: Indicate with a check mark whether this report is filed concerning a guardianship or conservatorship.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 8: On line A, indicate with a check mark whether a lawyer should be appointed for the respondent. If yes, indicate with a check mark whether the respondent requested or a lawyer or one should be appointed for another reason. If the latter specify.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 9: On line B, indicate with a check mark whether a guardian ad litem should be appointed to represent the respondent's best reasons and enter the reason why.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 10: On line C, indicate with a check mark whether a professional evaluator should be appointed to examine the respondent and prepare an evaluation. If yes, indicate with a check mark if this is because the respondent has requested a professional evaluator or if there is another reason. If the latter, explain.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 11: On line D, indicate with a check mark whether you believe the type of proposed guardianship is appropriate. Enter any suggested limitations on the guardian's powers or duties if applicable.

Colorado Visitor's Report JDF 810 Step 12: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.