Domesticate Your Foreign Subpoena in Colorado Without Hassle

Attorneys needing to compel records or deposition testimony in Colorado must first domesticate their subpoena. Thanks to Colorado’s adoption of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), the process is streamlined—no need for local counsel or a court appearance.

Colorado UIDDA Rules and Legal Authority

Colorado adopted UIDDA via C.R.S. §§13-90.5-102 to 107, enabling attorneys from out-of-state jurisdictions to have subpoenas reissued locally. Subpoena types allowed under UIDDA include:

• Depositions (oral/written)
• Document production (subpoena duces tecum)
• Business records

Under UIDDA and Rule 45 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, out-of-state attorneys may apply for a Colorado subpoena through the district court in the county where discovery is to occur.

Relevant Links:

• Colorado UIDDA Statutes
  
• Court Forms

Step-by-Step Guide to Domesticate a Subpoena in Colorado

Step 1: Complete Required Forms

Download and fill out the following:

• JDF 87: Request to Issue Subpoena in Support of Action Outside Colorado
• JDF 90: Subpoena to Appear for Deposition or Produce Documents
  Ensure your documents include:
• Foreign subpoena from the originating court
• Names, addresses, and phone numbers of all counsel of record and unrepresented parties

Step 2: File with the District Court

Submit your completed forms and foreign subpoena to the district court in the county where discovery will occur. Include:

• Two copies of each subpoena
• $235.00 filing fee
  
• A self-addressed stamped envelope for return

Step 3: Pay Witness Mileage

Colorado law (§13-33-103, C.R.S.) requires a mileage fee of $0.45 per mile, payable to each witness.

Step 4: Serve the Colorado Subpoena

Service must comply with §13-90-115, C.R.S. and Rule 45:

• Serve no later than 48 hours before the deposition
• Attach the mileage check to the subpoena copy
• Use a qualified server not involved in the case

Step-by-Step Guide to Domestication and Service

Gather Your Documents

• Obtain the foreign subpoena and prepare a Colorado version (JDF 87/JDF 90 or similar) that includes attorney contact info.

File with the District Court Clerk

• Submit both subpoenas and pay the filing fee in the Colorado county of service. No court hearing or local counsel is required.

Receive the Issued Subpoena

• The clerk issues the Colorado subpoena mirroring the foreign one.

Serve the Subpoena

• Use a licensed process server to serve it per Rule 45, including applicable witness fees and mileage.

Handle Objections or Enforcement

• Respond to objections or file motions under Colorado UIDDA statutes in the same court where the subpoena was issued.

Fees and Processing Time

• Filing Fee: $235.00
• Copy Fees: $0.25–$0.75 per page (depending on court)
• Mileage Compensation: $0.45/mile
• Processing Time: 1–3 business days once accepted by the court
• Service Costs: Include licensed server fees, witness/mileage fees under Rule 45, and production costs under C.R.S. § 13‑90.5‑105.

Subpoena Types Permitted Under Colorado UIDDA

• Deposition subpoenas
• Subpoenas duces tecum for documents/ESI
• Inspection subpoenas (premises)
• Combinations of the above

Why Choose Countrywide Process

• Full UIDDA subpoena domestication service in Colorado
• No need to hire local counsel
• We prepare and review all required forms
• We file with the right court and confirm issuance
• Subpoenas served by licensed process servers
• Status updates and Proof of Service were returned quickly

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