Colorado Notice of Hearing Date

A Preliminary Hearing is a show cause hearing, where the prosection must convince the court that there is probable cause that the person charged committed the charges filed in the case. This is not a trial, and the burden on the prosecution is much lower.

The responding party shall have 21 days after the date of service of a motion, or such lesser or greater time as the court may allow, in which to file a response. The moving party may file a reply no later than 14 days after the date of service of the response, or such lesser or greater time as the court may allow.

About This Article Briefly: A preliminary hearing setting conference (only for felony cases) is a hearing where the judge will set or adjust the date for a preliminary hearing, perhaps rule on requests for experts or independent testing and the prosecutor and defense counsel will discuss resolution of the case.

A Notice to Set Hearing (JDF 1123) is used to make an appointment with the Division Clerk to set your case for a hearing before the Judge or Magistrate. A Notice of Hearing (JDF 1124) is used after you have been provided with a hearing date and time by the Division Clerk.

Is there a way to reschedule my court appearance? A. Only a judge can approve to reschedule your court date. You may submit a request in writing prior to your court appearance by filing a Motion (JDF 76) or letter to the court.

A first setting means the case is set on the court's docket for the first time since the return of an indictment, usually. Unless given permission in advance, a criminal defendant is required to appear at all court settings.

Filing Your Motion. Take your motion to the clerk of court. You must file your motion in the same court where the related case is being heard if you want the judge to rule on it.

A: A setting is typically an appointment for an attorney to call the court and set a future court date.

There are 22 judicial districts in Colorado.