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DOCKET LINE CHANGES - Parties wanting to obtain a hearing must call the docket line at (720)865 8349 on MONDAYS ONLY from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. For Court holiday's that fall on Monday the docket line will be answered the following Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
Attorneys wanting to set an UNCONTESTED Guardian/Conservator, please set the matter on any Friday (giving enough time for proper notice) between 9:30am and 1:30pm, Room 232. You will need to confirm the time by leaving a message at 720-865-8349 with the date, time and case number. FAILURE TO CONFIRM THE DATE AT THIS NUMBER MAY RESULT IN YOUR HEARING BEING VACATED!

If the parties require an interpreter, counsel is responsible for ensuring that an interpreter is present at the hearing. Counsel is also responsible for informing the Court when they call to set the hearing, that an interpreter will be present at the hearing.
CONSERVATOR ALERTS -
- What Is Expected Of Counsel for Conservators?
  By: C. Jean Stewart, Presiding Judge - Denver Probate Court
  Occasionally we are asked what the court expects from counsel for conservators. I have
  recently spoken to several estate planning groups and expressed my strong belief that the probate bar should seek a “specialized” designation based on... [Read More]
- Bond requirements - [Read more]
- DPC Implements CLE Credit Program for Uncompensated Pro Bono Representation [read more]
- Attention Attorneys in Protective Proceedings - [click here]
- Estate and Elder Law from LexisNexis -Elder law refers to several areas of elder law and estate planning legal practices as they relate to the elderly. Because older people are faced with difficult, end-of-life decisions involving retirement, estate planning, and long-term care, elder law focuses on wills, trusts, tax issues, Social Security benefits, Medicare and Medicaid coverage, nursing-home care, in-home care, powers of attorney, medical directives, and other legal matters of particular concern to them such as elder abuse law.
- Denver Probate Court is seeking Personal Injury Attorneys to handle Court appointments as Guardian Ad Litem in cases where personal injury settlements for minors are presented to the Court for consideration and minor is not represented independently of the insurance company or their parents.
  If interested, contact sarah.solano@judicial.state.co.us
- Changes to Notice Requirements in Probate Proceedings [Read more]
- Changes to Non-Appearance [Read more]
- Chief Justice Directive 85-23 Assignment of Denver District Court Judges to Hear Matters in Denver Probate Court
- Suppressed or Sealed cases - The Denver Probate Court reviewing clerk will “seal” or “suppress” without an order upon the request of the filing attorney. The filing attorney will be advised that (unless already filed) a motion to “seal” or “suppress” is required. After judicial officer reviews the motion, the respective division clerk will unseal if motion is denied.
- Denver Probate Court's Video Conferencing Policy and Forms
- Electronic Exhibits, click here to read more
- Telephonic Appearances - CourtCall [Attorneys, click here to read more]
- Changes to Notice Requirements in Probate Proceedings [Read more]
- Attorney Referral Form The Denver Probate Court has a "referral service" available to pro se parties. This referral service lists pre-screened attorneys who specialize in estate/trust/protective proceeding/fiduciary law and who have agreed to provide the service on a fixed-fee basis.
  If you would like to sign up for this service, fill out the referral form. Your information, once approved, will be posted on our website and also in a three ring binder at the front counter.
- Instructions for Attorneys wishing to request release of Appeal Bonds
When a mandate from the Court of Appeals is issued on a case, attorneys often must be contacted by the Denver Probate Court as a reminder that their appeal bond held in the Court Registry can now be refunded.

The proper procedure for accomplishing a refund is to e-file a Motion for Release of Appeal Bond, along with a proposed Order. The Motion should set forth the date of the Court of Appeals Mandate, as well as the amount of the bond being requested and the party to whom it should be released. Once the required time has passed (normally there are no objections to such Motions), the Judge signs the Order and a check is issued to the appropriate party.
- Denver Probate Court Digital Recording Request [download .doc form]
This request form should be used when requesting digitally-recorded proceedings only. If a transcript of the requested proceeding is required, it must be done by a court designated transcriptionist. This form does not constitute a request for an official court transcript. The recording itself and all of the contents are for your listening purpose only. Transcripts not prepared by a court designated transcriptionist will NOT be accepted for filing.
- Court Appointed Attorneys and Denver Health Medical Center
This has been coming up more and more frequently due to HIPAA – Court appointed attorneys for a
respondent are having difficulty getting permission to look at the medical records. As the respondent’s Court appointed counsel, you have a right to view his/her medical records.
The procedure that is accepted at Denver Health is to first go to Medical Records and present them with the order appointing you as respondent’s attorney. They will then authorize you to view the records. Once you have their authorization, you are able to obtain all the information regarding your client elsewhere in the
facility.
- Personal Injury Attorneys
  NEW PROGRAM FOR DEPOSIT OF FUNDS TO RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS
  The Denver Probate Court has instituted a new program to allow parents and other custodians of restricted funds to deposit the funds into a separate interest-bearing account in the Court Registry. See new Forms DPC 4 and DPC 5. We are strongly encouraging the use of this deposit mechanism.
- Personal Injury Settlement Materials for Attorneys
- Court Approval of the Settlement of Claims of Persons Under Disability, The Colorado Lawyer/August 2006/Vol.35, No.8/97. Written by Hon. C. Jean Stewart
- Non-Appearance Packet available [download word doc] [download Adobe pdf]
- Attorney Access to Probate Cases
- The National Directory of Children, Youth & Famileis Services 2007 [Go to Contexo Meida for ordering info]
- Mandatory Caption Form. The Supreme Court approved a new form of caption on November 18, 1999. Rule 10 was approved and the new caption was made mandatory on January 1, 2001 for all pleadings submitted to Colorado State Courts. [http://www.courts.state.co.us/chs/court/forms/caption/instructions.htm]
- Special Notice Re Proposed Orders to be Signed by Magistrate
- Matchmaker Program - Attorneys and Mediators
  We really need attorneys with language proficiencies (Spanish, Asian languages, Russian, etc.) to serve on our counsel and guardians ad litem lists. If you have these skills, please considering volunteering for appointments from the Denver Probate Court from time to time.
LexisNexis File & Serve

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https://fileandserve.lexisnexis.com/WebServer/WebPages/support.asp

Note: Always keep your LexisNexis TRANSACTION ID# and provide it to us when you have any problem with LNFS.

If you already have a LexisNexis account, the new login address is: http://fileandserve.lexisnexis.com

FILE-BY-FAX FEATURE

On January 31, 2005, LexisNexis released a new feature called File by Fax, which assists users who do not have a scanner to electronically file their paper documents. Here's how it works. Select to “begin a filing or service transaction” through Filing & Service. At the Document Upload tab, you can upload your Word, WordPerfect or PDF documents at the “File:” prompt, and now you can click on a new check box to fax your document. When you select this box to File by Fax, a blue Print Fax Cover Page link will appear in the Attached Documents List. Click on this link, print the automated fax cover sheet, fax both the cover sheet and document(s) to LN using the toll-free number provided on the cover sheet, and the File & Serve system will automatically convert the incoming fax to a PDF, e-mail it back to you, and you can then attach it to your filing. The feature is available to court users at no cost; for law firm users, the optional service is $0.30/page. (This information was taken from the E-File Newsletter issued by the State of Colorado Office of the State Court Administrator, IIS Division, February 2005 edition)

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	Attorney Information For information on LexisNexis File & Serve [Click here] DOCKET LINE CHANGES - Parties wanting to obtain a hearing must call the docket line at (720)865 8349 on MONDAYS ONLY from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. For Court holiday's that fall on Monday the docket line will be answered the following Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Attorneys wanting to set an UNCONTESTED Guardian/Conservator, please set the matter on any Friday (giving enough time for proper notice) between 9:30am and 1:30pm, Room 232. You will need to confirm the time by leaving a message at 720-865-8349 with the date, time and case number. FAILURE TO CONFIRM THE DATE AT THIS NUMBER MAY RESULT IN YOUR HEARING BEING VACATED! If the parties require an interpreter, counsel is responsible for ensuring that an interpreter is present at the hearing. Counsel is also responsible for informing the Court when they call to set the hearing, that an interpreter will be present at the hearing. CONSERVATOR ALERTS - What Is Expected Of Counsel for Conservators? By: C. Jean Stewart, Presiding Judge - Denver Probate Court Occasionally we are asked what the court expects from counsel for conservators. I have recently spoken to several estate planning groups and expressed my strong belief that the probate bar should seek a “specialized” designation based on... [Read More] Bond requirements - [Read more] DPC Implements CLE Credit Program for Uncompensated Pro Bono Representation [read more] Attention Attorneys in Protective Proceedings - [click here] Estate and Elder Law from LexisNexis -Elder law refers to several areas of elder law and estate planning legal practices as they relate to the elderly. Because older people are faced with difficult, end-of-life decisions involving retirement, estate planning, and long-term care, elder law focuses on wills, trusts, tax issues, Social Security benefits, Medicare and Medicaid coverage, nursing-home care, in-home care, powers of attorney, medical directives, and other legal matters of particular concern to them such as elder abuse law. Denver Probate Court is seeking Personal Injury Attorneys to handle Court appointments as Guardian Ad Litem in cases where personal injury settlements for minors are presented to the Court for consideration and minor is not represented independently of the insurance company or their parents. If interested, contact sarah.solano@judicial.state.co.us Changes to Notice Requirements in Probate Proceedings [Read more] Changes to Non-Appearance [Read more] Chief Justice Directive 85-23 Assignment of Denver District Court Judges to Hear Matters in Denver Probate Court Suppressed or Sealed cases - The Denver Probate Court reviewing clerk will “seal” or “suppress” without an order upon the request of the filing attorney. The filing attorney will be advised that (unless already filed) a motion to “seal” or “suppress” is required. After judicial officer reviews the motion, the respective division clerk will unseal if motion is denied. Denver Probate Court's Video Conferencing Policy and Forms Electronic Exhibits, click here to read more Telephonic Appearances - CourtCall [Attorneys, click here to read more] Changes to Notice Requirements in Probate Proceedings [Read more] Attorney Referral Form The Denver Probate Court has a "referral service" available to pro se parties. This referral service lists pre-screened attorneys who specialize in estate/trust/protective proceeding/fiduciary law and who have agreed to provide the service on a fixed-fee basis. If you would like to sign up for this service, fill out the referral form. Your information, once approved, will be posted on our website and also in a three ring binder at the front counter. Instructions for Attorneys wishing to request release of Appeal Bonds When a mandate from the Court of Appeals is issued on a case, attorneys often must be contacted by the Denver Probate Court as a reminder that their appeal bond held in the Court Registry can now be refunded. The proper procedure for accomplishing a refund is to e-file a Motion for Release of Appeal Bond, along with a proposed Order. The Motion should set forth the date of the Court of Appeals Mandate, as well as the amount of the bond being requested and the party to whom it should be released. Once the required time has passed (normally there are no objections to such Motions), the Judge signs the Order and a check is issued to the appropriate party. Denver Probate Court Digital Recording Request [download .doc form] This request form should be used when requesting digitally-recorded proceedings only. If a transcript of the requested proceeding is required, it must be done by a court designated transcriptionist. This form does not constitute a request for an official court transcript. The recording itself and all of the contents are for your listening purpose only. Transcripts not prepared by a court designated transcriptionist will NOT be accepted for filing. Court Appointed Attorneys and Denver Health Medical Center This has been coming up more and more frequently due to HIPAA – Court appointed attorneys for a respondent are having difficulty getting permission to look at the medical records. As the respondent’s Court appointed counsel, you have a right to view his/her medical records. The procedure that is accepted at Denver Health is to first go to Medical Records and present them with the order appointing you as respondent’s attorney. They will then authorize you to view the records. Once you have their authorization, you are able to obtain all the information regarding your client elsewhere in the facility. Personal Injury Attorneys NEW PROGRAM FOR DEPOSIT OF FUNDS TO RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS The Denver Probate Court has instituted a new program to allow parents and other custodians of restricted funds to deposit the funds into a separate interest-bearing account in the Court Registry. See new Forms DPC 4 and DPC 5. We are strongly encouraging the use of this deposit mechanism. Personal Injury Settlement Materials for Attorneys Court Approval of the Settlement of Claims of Persons Under Disability, The Colorado Lawyer/August 2006/Vol.35, No.8/97. Written by Hon. C. Jean Stewart Non-Appearance Packet available [download word doc] [download Adobe pdf] Attorney Access to Probate Cases The National Directory of Children, Youth & Famileis Services 2007 [Go to Contexo Meida for ordering info] Mandatory Caption Form. The Supreme Court approved a new form of caption on November 18, 1999. Rule 10 was approved and the new caption was made mandatory on January 1, 2001 for all pleadings submitted to Colorado State Courts. [http://www.courts.state.co.us/chs/court/forms/caption/instructions.htm] Special Notice Re Proposed Orders to be Signed by Magistrate Matchmaker Program - Attorneys and Mediators We really need attorneys with language proficiencies (Spanish, Asian languages, Russian, etc.) to serve on our counsel and guardians ad litem lists. If you have these skills, please considering volunteering for appointments from the Denver Probate Court from time to time. LexisNexis File & Serve Read about LexisNexis File & Serve (sign up for the service, frequently asked questions, training, etc.): http://www.lexisnexis.com/fileandserve LexisNexis Support Page, this includes pricing and best practices https://fileandserve.lexisnexis.com/WebServer/WebPages/support.asp Note: Always keep your LexisNexis TRANSACTION ID# and provide it to us when you have any problem with LNFS. If you already have a LexisNexis account, the new login address is: http://fileandserve.lexisnexis.com FILE-BY-FAX FEATURE On January 31, 2005, LexisNexis released a new feature called File by Fax, which assists users who do not have a scanner to electronically file their paper documents. Here's how it works. Select to “begin a filing or service transaction” through Filing & Service. At the Document Upload tab, you can upload your Word, WordPerfect or PDF documents at the “File:” prompt, and now you can click on a new check box to fax your document. When you select this box to File by Fax, a blue Print Fax Cover Page link will appear in the Attached Documents List. Click on this link, print the automated fax cover sheet, fax both the cover sheet and document(s) to LN using the toll-free number provided on the cover sheet, and the File & Serve system will automatically convert the incoming fax to a PDF, e-mail it back to you, and you can then attach it to your filing. The feature is available to court users at no cost; for law firm users, the optional service is $0.30/page. (This information was taken from the E-File Newsletter issued by the State of Colorado Office of the State Court Administrator, IIS Division, February 2005 edition)
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