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Colorado UIDDA Overview

Subpoena Domestication in Colorado

Colorado adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) effective August 5, 2008, codified at C.R.S. §§ 13-90.5-101 through 13-90.5-107. Under the UIDDA, out-of-state attorneys and pro se litigants can domesticate a foreign subpoena in Colorado without retaining local Colorado counsel and without making a court appearance.

The process is clerk-driven: file the foreign subpoena, a JDF 87 Request, and a JDF 90 Subpoena with the Clerk of the District Court in the county where discovery is sought. Pay the $235 filing fee, and the clerk issues an enforceable Colorado subpoena. No judge involvement is required.

Once issued, the Colorado subpoena must be personally served pursuant to C.R.S. § 13-90-115 and C.R.C.P. Rule 45. Critically, a witness mileage fee of $0.45 per mile per C.R.S. § 13-33-103 must be tendered to each witness at the time of service. Forgetting the mileage check is the most common cause of service being challenged in Colorado UIDDA matters.

⚠️ Service Timing Under Rule 45: Colorado's Rule 45 sets minimum lead times — at least 48 hours before appearance for trial/hearing subpoenas, 7 days for deposition testimony, and 14 days for document production. Plan ahead to ensure valid service.
ℹ️ No Local Counsel Required: Under C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103, out-of-state attorneys and pro se litigants may request issuance of a Colorado subpoena without retaining a Colorado-licensed attorney. Filing the request does not constitute an appearance per C.R.S. § 13-90.5-107.
Colorado JDF Forms for UIDDA Domestication

JDF 87 — Request

Request to Issue Subpoena / Subpoena Duces Tecum Outside the State of Colorado. Filed with the foreign subpoena to initiate issuance.

C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103

JDF 90 — Subpoena

Subpoena to Appear for Deposition or Produce. The Colorado subpoena issued by the clerk upon receipt of JDF 87 and the foreign subpoena.

C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103

Colorado UIDDA Statutory Authority

  • C.R.S. § 13-90.5-101: Short title — Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act
  • C.R.S. § 13-90.5-102: Definitions — "foreign subpoena," "issuing state," "discovery state"
  • C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103: Clerk issuance — JDF 87 + JDF 90 + foreign subpoena + $235 fee filed in District Court
  • C.R.S. § 13-90.5-104: Service — personal service per § 13-90-115 and C.R.C.P. Rule 45
  • C.R.S. § 13-90.5-105: Motions to quash or modify — filed in Colorado District Court in county of issuance
  • C.R.S. § 13-90.5-107: Filing does not constitute an appearance in Colorado courts
  • C.R.S. § 13-33-103: Witness mileage fee — $0.45/mile, tendered at time of service
  • C.R.C.P. Rule 45: Service requirements and minimum lead times for Colorado subpoenas

Colorado UIDDA Quick Facts

  • Adopted: August 5, 2008 (C.R.S. §§ 13-90.5-101 to 107)
  • Court: District Court (county of discovery)
  • Forms: JDF 87 (request) + JDF 90 (subpoena)
  • Filing fee: $235 to Clerk of District Court
  • No local Colorado counsel required
  • Personal service required (§ 13-90-115 + Rule 45)
  • Mileage fee: $0.45/mile at time of service
  • Filing ≠ court appearance (§ 13-90.5-107)
  • Objections filed in Colorado District Court
  • All 64 counties covered
Step-by-Step

How It Works in Colorado

From intake to affidavit — Colorado's UIDDA process under C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103.

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Submit Your Foreign Subpoena

Use the order form at the top of this page or email info@served123.com. Include the originating state, Colorado county of service, and your subpoena as a PDF. Tell us whether you need a deposition, document production, or both.

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JDF Form Preparation

We prepare the JDF 87 Request to Issue Subpoena and the JDF 90 Subpoena to Appear for Deposition or Produce. The JDF 87 must include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record and any unrepresented parties, as required by C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103.

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District Court Filing — $235 Fee

We file the foreign subpoena, JDF 87, and JDF 90 with the Clerk of the District Court in the county where discovery is sought, along with the $235 filing fee. Per C.R.S. § 13-90.5-107, this filing does not constitute a court appearance in Colorado.

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Clerk Issues Colorado Subpoena

The District Court clerk issues and signs the JDF 90, making it an enforceable Colorado subpoena. We retrieve the issued subpoena, verify it for compliance, and provide you a copy immediately.

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Personal Service with Mileage Fee

We dispatch for personal service per C.R.S. § 13-90-115 and C.R.C.P. Rule 45. We tender the required witness mileage fee ($0.45/mile per C.R.S. § 13-33-103) at the time of service — a mandatory step that is the most common cause of service defects in Colorado UIDDA matters.

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Affidavit of Service Delivered

You receive a signed, court-ready affidavit confirming full compliance with Colorado's UIDDA requirements, C.R.S. § 13-90-115, and C.R.C.P. Rule 45 — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court.

Legal Authority

Colorado UIDDA Statutory Reference

Colorado's Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, C.R.S. §§ 13-90.5-101 through 13-90.5-107, effective August 5, 2008.

Code SectionSubjectKey Requirement
C.R.S. § 13-90.5-101Short TitleUniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act — effective August 5, 2008
C.R.S. § 13-90.5-102DefinitionsDefines "foreign subpoena," "issuing state," and "discovery state"
C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103IssuanceFile foreign subpoena + JDF 87 + JDF 90 + $235 fee with Clerk of District Court in county where discovery is sought; no local counsel required
C.R.S. § 13-90.5-104ServicePersonal service per C.R.S. § 13-90-115 and C.R.C.P. Rule 45; witness mileage fee required per C.R.S. § 13-33-103
C.R.S. § 13-90.5-105ObjectionsMotions to quash, modify, or for protective orders filed in Colorado District Court in the county where the subpoena was issued
C.R.S. § 13-90.5-107No AppearanceFiling a request for subpoena issuance does not constitute making an appearance in Colorado courts
C.R.S. § 13-33-103Mileage FeeWitness mileage at $0.45 per mile must be tendered to each witness at time of service
C.R.C.P. Rule 45Service Rules48-hr minimum for trial/hearing; 7-day minimum for depositions; 14-day minimum for document production
C.R.S. § 13-90-115Service MethodPersonal service required for Colorado subpoenas issued under UIDDA

*Requirements verified at time of publication. May be updated by the Colorado General Assembly or Colorado Judicial Branch. Always verify current fees at coloradojudicial.gov.

Service Package

What's Included With Every Colorado Order

End-to-end Colorado UIDDA handling — including JDF form preparation, District Court filing, and Rule 45 personal service with mileage fee.

UIDDA Compliance Review

We verify the correct county for filing, confirm all counsel contact information is included in JDF 87, and review your foreign subpoena for compliance before every filing.

JDF Form Preparation

We prepare both the JDF 87 (Request to Issue) and JDF 90 (Colorado Subpoena) per C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103, including all required counsel and party information.

District Court Filing

We file in the correct Colorado District Court and pay the $235 filing fee. The filing does not constitute an appearance per C.R.S. § 13-90.5-107.

Personal Service + Mileage Fee

Personal service per C.R.S. § 13-90-115 and Rule 45. We tender the required $0.45/mile mileage fee per C.R.S. § 13-33-103 to each witness at service — mandatory in Colorado.

Court-Ready Affidavit

Signed affidavit confirming full compliance with C.R.S. § 13-90-115, C.R.C.P. Rule 45, and Colorado's UIDDA requirements — ready for immediate court filing.

Live Support

Our in-house team responds within minutes during business hours with real-time status updates at every stage of your Colorado matter.

Subpoena Types

Types We Domesticate in Colorado

All major subpoena types supported under Colorado's UIDDA — using JDF 87 and JDF 90 per C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103.

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Subpoena Duces Tecum (Records)

Compels production of documents, records, electronically stored information (ESI), or other tangible items. Filed using JDF 87 and JDF 90. Mileage fee required at service.

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Deposition Subpoena (Testimony)

Requires a witness to appear and give testimony at a Colorado deposition. Must be served at least 7 days before the deposition per C.R.C.P. Rule 45. Use JDF 87 and JDF 90.

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Appearance + Production

Combines deposition testimony and document or ESI production in a single Colorado subpoena. Minimum 14 days' notice for production component required per Rule 45.

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Corporate & 30(b)(6)

Directs Colorado corporations or entities to designate qualified representatives to testify on specified topics. Service on registered agents and corporate officers statewide.

Who We Serve

Who Uses Our Colorado Service?

From Denver to Colorado Springs — clients rely on Served 123 LLC to handle Colorado's UIDDA requirements accurately, including the often-missed witness mileage fee.

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Law Firms

Managing interstate litigation involving Colorado witnesses, records custodians, or corporate representatives across all 64 counties.

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Corporate Legal

In-house counsel handling discovery involving Colorado-based energy, technology, aerospace, and financial services companies.

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Insurance Defense

Claims teams needing Colorado medical records, deposition testimony, and expert witness subpoenas — with full Rule 45 and mileage fee compliance.

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Records Retrieval

Organizations needing end-to-end Colorado UIDDA domestication and records production from healthcare providers, financial institutions, and government entities.

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Solo Practitioners

Individual attorneys needing reliable Colorado support — especially for JDF form preparation and the mileage fee requirement that catches many practitioners off guard.

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Litigation Support

Legal support firms outsourcing Colorado UIDDA domestication for their attorney clients across all practice areas and jurisdictions.

Common Questions

Colorado Subpoena Domestication FAQ

The most common questions about domesticating subpoenas in Colorado under C.R.S. §§ 13-90.5-101 through 13-90.5-107.

Yes. Colorado adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) effective August 5, 2008, codified at C.R.S. §§ 13-90.5-101 through 13-90.5-107. The act streamlines the process for obtaining out-of-state discovery in Colorado without requiring a separate legal action or local counsel.
Colorado requires JDF 87 (Request to Issue Subpoena/Subpoena Duces Tecum Outside the State of Colorado) and JDF 90 (Subpoena to Appear for Deposition or Produce), filed together with a copy of the foreign subpoena. The JDF 87 must include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record and any unrepresented parties.
The filing fee is $235, payable to the Clerk of the District Court in the county where discovery is sought. This fee is included in Served 123 LLC's service pricing. Additional fees may apply for copies. Always verify current fees at coloradojudicial.gov as fees are subject to change.
You must file with the Clerk of the District Court in the county where the deposition or discovery is to be conducted in Colorado, per C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103. Colorado has 64 counties, each with its own District Court. Served 123 LLC files in the correct county for every order.
Yes. Colorado requires personal service pursuant to C.R.S. § 13-90-115 and C.R.C.P. Rule 45. In addition, C.R.S. § 13-33-103 requires that a mileage fee of $0.45 per mile be tendered to each witness at the time of service. Failing to include the mileage fee is the most common cause of service being challenged in Colorado UIDDA matters. Served 123 LLC handles this on every order.
C.R.C.P. Rule 45 sets minimum lead times for Colorado subpoena service: at least 48 hours before appearance for trial or hearing testimony, at least 7 days before compliance for deposition testimony, and at least 14 days before compliance for document production. Served 123 LLC confirms service timing compliance on every order.
No. Under C.R.S. § 13-90.5-107, submitting a request for the issuance of a Colorado subpoena does not constitute making an appearance in Colorado courts. Out-of-state attorneys can domesticate in Colorado without triggering Colorado bar admission requirements.
No. Colorado's UIDDA (C.R.S. § 13-90.5-103) expressly allows out-of-state attorneys and pro se litigants to request Colorado subpoenas without retaining a Colorado-licensed attorney. This is one of the key advantages of Colorado's UIDDA adoption.
Under C.R.S. § 13-90.5-105, a person served with a Colorado UIDDA subpoena may file a motion to quash, modify, or for a protective order in the Colorado District Court in the county where the subpoena was issued. Colorado law governs these challenges.
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