INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 8.8 (Form JDF 712)

The form discussed in this article is used to give notice to interested parties of a non-appearance hearing in a Colorado probate case regarding matters that are expected to be routine and unopposed. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing Pursuant To C.R.P.P. 8.8 JDF 712 Step 1: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court. Enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing Pursuant To C.R.P.P. 8.8 JDF 712 Step 2: In the second box, indicate with a check mark whether the case is "In the interests of" or "In the matter of the estate of." Enter the name of the party whose estate or interests are concerned.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing Pursuant To C.R.P.P. 8.8 JDF 712 Step 3: In the third box, if represented by an attorney, enter their name, address, phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. Those not represented by an attorney should enter their name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing Pursuant To C.R.P.P. 8.8 JDF 712 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing Pursuant To C.R.P.P. 8.8 JDF 712 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the name of the motion or petition and proposed order which the non-appearance hearing will concern.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing Pursuant To C.R.P.P. 8.8 JDF 712 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the date you are selecting for the non-appearance hearing. This date must be no more than 14 days from the date of service.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing Pursuant To C.R.P.P. 8.8 JDF 712 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the address at which the hearing will be held.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing Pursuant To C.R.P.P. 8.8 JDF 712 Step 8: On the next two blank lines, enter the date and your signature.