Form Jdf 452 PDF Details

The JDF 452 form, utilized in both District Court and Denver Juvenile Court in Colorado, plays a crucial role in the legal process of relinquishing a child, offering a structured pathway for parents or guardians wishing to voluntarily terminate their parental rights. Whether seeking a standard relinquishment or an expedited one, pursuant to §19-5-103.5, C.R.S., this form requires comprehensive details about the child, the parents or guardians initiating the process, and the reasons behind this significant decision. It emphasizes the importance of understanding that this act is irreversible, highlighting the gravity of ensuring that such a decision is made voluntarily, without undue pressure, and with a full grasp of its permanence. Moreover, the form ensures compliance with specific conditions such as counseling requirements, considerations under the Indian Child Welfare Act for children who are members or eligible to be members of an Indian tribe, and the acknowledgment that this decision is in the best interest of the child concerned. By submitting this form, petitioners affirm under oath the truthfulness of the information provided, effectively initiating a legal process that places the child's welfare at its heart, and once completed, results in the permanent termination of parental rights.

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Form NameForm Jdf 452
Form Length3 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out45 sec
Other namesJDF, Atty, EXPEDITED, Respondent

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE MOTHER: Mother’s Name:

 

District Court Denver Juvenile Court

 

 

 

 

____________________County, Colorado

 

 

 

 

Court Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Matter of the Petition of:

 

 

 

 

_________________________________________________ And

 

 

 

 

_____________________________________________Petitioner(s)

 

 

 

 

For the Relinquishment of a Child,

 

 

 

 

___________________________________________________________

 

 

COURT USE ONLY

 

(child’s name)

 

 

 

Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address):

 

Case Number:

 

Phone Number:_________ E-mail:___________________________

 

 

 

 

FAX Number:__________ Atty. Reg. #:______________

 

Division

Courtroom

PETITION FOR RELINQUISHMENT OR EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT

PURSUANT TO §19-5-103.5, C.R.S.

The Petitioner(s) respectfully represent(s) to the Court:

1._____________________________________ (name of child), was born on _________________ (date), in

_______________________________ (city/state), and is the child of the Petitioner(s).

2.The names, dates of birth, and addresses of the parents of the child are:

Petitioner Co-Petitioner/Respondent Date of Birth:

Street Address:

Mailing Address, if different:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City:

 

State:

 

Zip Code:

 

 

Main Phone #:

 

Email Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary Phone #:

 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FATHER:

Petitioner

Co-Petitioner/Respondent

Presumed Alleged

Name:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Birth:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mailing Address, if different:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City:

 

State:

 

Zip Code:

 

 

Main Phone #:

 

Email Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary Phone #:

 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FATHER:

Petitioner

Co-Petitioner/Respondent

Presumed Alleged

Name:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Birth:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mailing Address, if different:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City:

 

State:

 

Zip Code:

 

 

Main Phone #:

 

Email Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary Phone #:

 

 

JDF 452 R11/10 PETITION FOR RELINQUISHMENT/EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT

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3.Venue is proper in this county because:

(A)The Petitioner(s) reside(s) in this county at

OR

(B)The child resides in this county at

OR

(C) A Child Placement Agency,

 

is involved and is

located in this county with an office registered with the Colorado Department of Human Services at:

4.The Petitioner(s) wish(es) to relinquish the child because:

5.The Petitioner(s) believes that this relinquishment is in the best interest of the child named above.

6.The Petitioner(s) understand(s) that:

After the Order of Relinquishment is entered, the Petitioner(s) will be unable to change his/her/their mind(s) about relinquishment.

OR

If this is an Expedited Relinquishment, the Petitioner(s) understand(s) that after the Petition is filed with the Court that the Petitioner(s) will be unable to withdraw the attached affidavit in support of the relinquishment.

7.The Petitioner(s) understand(s) that this is a permanent termination of parental rights with respect to the child named above.

8.The Petitioner’s decision to relinquish the child named above is knowing and voluntary and without undue pressure or influence from anyone else.

9.The Petitioner(s) has/have has/have not received counseling from

regarding this proposed relinquishment, as described in the attached Affidavit of Relinquishment Counseling.

10.The child is is not a member or eligible to be a member of an Indian tribe as defined by the Indian Child

Welfare Act. If applicable, name of tribe.

(Attached is assessment form JDF 567 or JDF 568, to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

JDF 452 R11/10 PETITION FOR RELINQUISHMENT/EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT

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Notice of this Petition has been provided to the parent or Indian custodian of the child and to the tribal agent of the tribe, as required by §19-1-126(1)(c), C.R.S.

Reasonable efforts have been made to send notice to the identified persons as follows:

Attach the postal receipts to this petition, indicating that notice was properly sent. If the postal receipts have not been returned at the time of filing, the postal receipts or copies shall be filed with the Court within ten days of the filing of this petition.

11.The child is is not twelve years of age or older.

12.The child is is not one year of age at the time of filing this Petition.

13.The child has has not received counseling in connection with this proposed relinquishment.

Wherefore, the Petitioner(s) respectfully request(s) that the Court enter a Final Order of Relinquishment and transfer guardianship of the person and legal custody of the child to a proper person or agency.

VERIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I swear/affirm under oath that I have read the foregoing Petition and that the statements set forth therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

___________________________________

Petitioner SignatureDate

Subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to before me By___________________________________

in the County of ________________________,

State of ____________________, this _______

day of ________________, 20 ____.

My Commission Expires: ___________________

_______________________________________

Notary Public/Clerk

______________________________________

Co-Petitioner SignatureDate

Subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to before me by ____________________________________

in the County of _________________________,

State of ___________________, this ________

day of ________________, 20 ____.

My Commission Expires: ___________________

______________________________________

Notary Public/Clerk

JDF 452 R11/10 PETITION FOR RELINQUISHMENT/EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT

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