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Restraining Orders

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Laws current as of February 12, 2026

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There are no fees for filing for a protection order in Colorado when the reason for the protection order is domestic violence, stalking, or sexual violence. In that situation, it is free to file the order with the court and serve it through the sheriff’s office.1 However, this means that a petition based on anything else, including solely on domestic abuse, may require a fee. If you are not sure, you can ask the clerk at the courthouse near you.

If you are required to pay a filing fee but are unable to afford it, you may apply to have the fee waived. More information can be found on the Colorado State Judicial Branch website.

1 Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-14-109(1), (2); see Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-3-602

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