Information and Forms

Pro Se (Self) Representation

Understanding Federal Courts

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General Information on Self (Pro Se) Representation

Information from the United States District Court in Colorado

Representing Yourself Guidelines:
Guide to Civil Lawsuits in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Filing Civil Suits – Pro Se
How to file a civil lawsuit if you are representing yourself

Civil Pro Bono Panel:
Applications for the program, guidelines, and a panel description

Limited Representation Court Rules

Forms Provided by the Federal Pro Se Clinic and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Pro Se (Self Represented) Party Court Forms from the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Form Motion for Extension of Time

Form Blank Motion

Form Blank Certificate of Service

Form Blank Response

Form Declaration

Form Notice of Change of Address

Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel Form 

Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (AO 239)

Complaint Form (General Complaint)

Employment Discrimination Complaint Form

Complaint for Review of Social Security Decision Form

Form Plaintiff Initial Disclosures Form (FRCP 26a1)

Additional Resources Provided by the Federal Pro Se Clinic and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Instructions for Filing a Civil Suit (General Complaint)

Instructions for Filing an Employment Discrimination Complaint

Instructions for Filing a Complaint for Review of Social Security Decision

Service of Process Flyer: Serving a Corporation, Association or Partnership

Service of Process Flyer: Serving an Individual

Service of Process Flyer: Serving a United States Agency, or Employee Instructions about "Discovery" in your case

Legal Research Resources for Pro Se Litigants

Pro Se (Self Represented) Party Court Forms from the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Motion for Appointment of Counsel Form 

Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (AO 239)

Federal Pro Se Clinic Sample Discovery Templates

Civil Rights -- Initial Disclosures Explained (General Information)

Civil Rights -- Plaintiff's Initial Disclosures

Civil Rights -- Requests for Production Explained (General Information)

Form Plaintiff Initial Disclosures Form (FRCP 26a1)

Civil Rights (GENERAL SET) - Plaintiff's First Requests for Production

Civil Rights (Excessive Force) - Plaintiff's First Requests for Production

Civil Rights (Excessive Force) - Plaintiff's First Interrogatories 

Civil Rights (Excessive Force) - Plaintiff's First Requests for Admission

Civil Rights (Failure to Protect) - Plaintiff's First Interrogatories

Civil Rights (Failure to Protect) - Plaintiff's First Requests for Admission

Civil Rights (First Amendment) - Plaintiff's First Interrogatories

Civil Rights (First Amendment) - Plaintiff's First Requests for Admission

Civil Rights (Medical) - Plaintiff's First Interrogatories

Civil Rights (Medical) - Plaintiff's First Requests for Admission

Civil Rights (Medical) - Plaintiff's First Requests for Production

Employment discrimination interrogatories

Employment discrimination Request for Producion

Employment wage and hour interrogs

Employment wage and hour Request for Production

*The forms and resources above have been compiled for use by pro se (self-represented) litigants through a joint effort between the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and the Federal Pro Se Clinic. The forms and resources provided are not a substitute for legal advice. Pro se parties are encouraged to contact the Federal Pro Se Clinic to speak with a volunteer licensed attorney as needed for specific legal advice.