INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE DISTRICT CIVIL (CV) CASE COVER SHEET

instructions to complete district civil (cv) case cover sheet jdf 601 for initial pleading of complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE DISTRICT CIVIL (CV) CASE COVER SHEET JDF 601
FOR INITIAL PLEADING OF COMPLAINT, COUNTERCLAIM, CROSS-CLAIM, OR THIRD
PARTY COMPLAINT, RULE 16.1 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE
These standard instructions are for informational purposes only and do
not constitute legal advice about your case. If you choose to
represent yourself, you are bound by the same rules and procedures as
an attorney.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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As of July 1, 2004, the JDF 601 case cover sheet is required by
C.R.C.P. 16.1 Simplified Procedure for all District Civil (CV)
actions filed on or after that date. This cover sheet must be
filed with the complaint and any counterclaim, cross-claim, or
third party complaint.
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If you fail to file a Case Cover Sheet with such a pleading, you
will be notified by the Court that you need to file a Case Cover
Sheet and must then do so within the time stated by the Court, or
the Court may impose sanctions, including striking this pleading.
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If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to
access the courts, please contact your local ADA Coordinator.
Contact information can be obtained from the following website:
http://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/HR/ADA/Coordinator_List.cfm
STEPS TO COMPLETE CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
Step 1: Complete Caption.
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Identify the name of the county and court address where you plan
to file your papers.
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Identify the name of the Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s). If you
have multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants, list only the first
Plaintiff or Defendant.
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Complete the identifying information for the party or attorney
completing the Case Cover Sheet.
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Once you file your papers, the Court will assign a case number and
division and will indicate such on the Case Cover Sheet.
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If a case number has already been assigned, you must still
complete the Case Cover Sheet and insert the case number.
Step 2: Complete Item 3.
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Check the applicable box if the Simplified Procedure applies to
your case.
or
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Check the applicable box if the Simplified Procedure does not
apply to your case. If you have checked this box, you must also
check one of the three boxes within this section to identify why
the Simplified Procedure does not apply. The three options are
identified below:
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Some civil actions are automatically excluded and are not subject
to C.R.C.P. 16.1. If you are filing a class action, domestic
relations case, juvenile case, mental health case, probate case,
water law case, forcible entry and detainer, Rule 106 or 120,
petition to seal criminal record, distraint warrant, county court
or municipal appeal, or a writ of habeas corpus civil action your
case is not subject to the simplified procedure.
or
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Simplified Procedures does not apply if you are seeking a monetary
judgment for more than $100,000.00 against any other party,
including attorney fees, penalties or punitive damages, but
excluding interest and costs, as well as the value of any
equitable relief sought.
or
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Simplified Procedures does not apply if another party has
previously indicated in a Civil Case Cover Sheet that the
Simplified Procedure under C.R.C.P 16.1 does not apply to your
case.
Step 3: Complete Item 4. (Optional)
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You can request a jury trial and pay the requisite fee at this
time. If you check this box, your filing fee must include the jury
demand fee. Please refer to C.R.C.P. 38 for your right to request
a jury trial and waiving the right to a jury trial.
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If you are making a jury demand pursuant to §38-1-106, C.R.S. a
jury demand fee is not required for a jury of six freeholders.
However, if you are requesting a jury of freeholders in excess of
six (including alternates) an advance deposit of $50.00 per extra
juror for one day of service is required. For example, if you
demand a jury of 12, an advance deposit of $300.00 ($50.00 x 6) is
required.
Step 4: Sign and Date Civil Case Cover Sheet.
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The party or the Attorney, if applicable, must date and sign the
Civil Case Cover Sheet.
JDF 603 R12/13 INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE DISTRICT CIVIL (CV) CASE COVER
SHEET FOR INITIAL
PLEADING OF COMPLAINT, COUNTERCLAIM, CROSS-CLAIM OR THIRD PARTY
COMPLAINT Page 2 of 2
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