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Colorado Supreme Court Authorizes use of Unsworn Affidavits

The Colorado Supreme Court approved the use of Unsworn Affidavits in all Colorado Court effective March 5, 2020.

Click to download C.R.C.P. Rule 4

Important Notes:

1. C.R.C.P. Rule 4 (H) Manner of Proof
2. Out of State Affidavits should still require Notarized Affidavits
3. Affidavits must have specific verbiage on the Affidavit (see below):

C.R.C.P Rules Changes

CRCP Rule Changes 2011 (Redline) Changes that affect Service of Process (Pt.1). Effective January 1, 2012

CRCP Rule Changes 2011 pt 2 (Redline) Changes that affect Service of Process (Pt.2). Effective January 1, 2012

Affirmative Defense (C.R.S. 18-1-901) View PDF

In accordance with C.R.S. 18-1-901 process servers performing their work for the Colorado Court System are defined as Public Servants. Accordingly, if you are charged with a criminal offense such as trespass in particular, a plausible affirmative defense. Please review the following statues.

Impersonating an Officer (C.R.S. 18-8-112) View PDF

It is unlawful for any person, other than an official police officer, a member of the police department, or a person duly empowered with police authority, to wear the uniform, apparel or any other badge or insignia of office or similar to, or color-able imitation of that worn by such official officers, members or persons duly empowered with police authority.

Registered Agent Statue (C.R.S. 7-90-701) View PDF

A registered agent is an agent of it’s represented entity, authorized to receive service of process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served on the represented entity.

Trespass and Harassment C.R.S. 18-4-502 and 18-9-11) View PDF

A person commits the crime of first degree trespass if such person knowingly and unlawfully enters or remains in a dwell of another or if such person enters any motor vehicle with intent