Law stated as of 22 Mar 2024 • Colorado, United States
A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in a Colorado civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Colorado courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the Colorado Judicial Branch COVID webpage for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.