INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION (Form JDF 716)

The form discussed in this article is used to give notice of a hearing concerning a Colorado probate case through publication in a newspaper when interested parties cannot be located. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 1: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate court with a check mark. Enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 2: In the second box, indicate with a check mark whether this case is "in the interests of" or "in the matter of the estate of" and enter the name of the concerned party.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name of your lawyer, as well as their address, phone number, email address, fax number and attorney registration number. Those not represented by an attorney should instead provide their own name, address, phone number, email address and fax number.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the names of the persons who cannot be located being notified by this form.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the last known addresses of the persons being notified.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the title of the pleading to be considered at the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 8: On the next three blank lines, provide a brief description of the relief requested in the pleading.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the hearing date.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the time of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing By Publication JDF 716 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom or division of the hearing. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.