INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS TO SET A HEARING AND TO COMPLETE A NOTICE OF HEARING (Form JDF 709)

The form discussed in this article is an informational document concerning the process of setting a hearing in a Colorado probate conservatorship or guardianship proceeding and to complete a notice of hearing. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Instructions To Set A Hearing And To Complete A Notice Of Hearing JDF 709 Step 1: The first section concerns completing the Notice to Set (JDF 710) and contains a checklist of steps to take. The first task to complete is to ask the court for days, times and a telephone number to call to obtain a hearing date if one is not scheduled at the time you file your petition.

Colorado Instructions To Set A Hearing And To Complete A Notice Of Hearing JDF 709 Step 2: The second task to complete is to estimate the amount of time required for the hearing unless it has been pre-determined by the court.

Colorado Instructions To Set A Hearing And To Complete A Notice Of Hearing JDF 709 Step 3: The third task to complete is to complete the Certificate of Service section.

Colorado Instructions To Set A Hearing And To Complete A Notice Of Hearing JDF 709 Step 4: The fourth task to complete is to sign the Certificate of Service and send it to each person listed.

Colorado Instructions To Set A Hearing And To Complete A Notice Of Hearing JDF 709 Step 5: The fifth task to complete is to file the original with the court.

Colorado Instructions To Set A Hearing And To Complete A Notice Of Hearing JDF 709 Step 6: The second section concerns contacting the court.

Colorado Instructions To Set A Hearing And To Complete A Notice Of Hearing JDF 709 Step 7: The third section concerns completing a Notice of Hearing (JDF 711). The first task to do on the check list is to enter the hearing date that was provided by the court.

Colorado Instructions To Set A Hearing And To Complete A Notice Of Hearing JDF 709 Step 8: The remainder of the form concludes the checklist of steps to take to complete the notice of hearing and its service.