What happens if I ignore this notice?

If you do not file a response within 21 days (in-state) or 35 days (out-of-state) and fail to appear on May 26, 2026, the court may enter a default permanent protection order against you.

Where and when is the hearing?

The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 1A, Larimer County Court, 201 Laporte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO.

How do I file a written response?

File a written response with the Larimer County Court Clerk at 201 Laporte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins within the 21- or 35-day deadline depending on service location.

Court Notice — 201 Laporte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO (2026C210)

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Civil protection order

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

A petitioner has filed for a Civil Protection Order against respondent Jocelyn Kirsch in Larimer County Court. The respondent must file a written response within the stated period and appear at a May 26, 2026 hearing or risk a default permanent protection order.

Key Takeaways

Hearing set for May 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
File written response within 21 days (in-state) or 35 days (out-of-state)
Failure to appear may produce a default permanent protection order
Case filed by Emily Rachel Metzger against Jocelyn Kirsch

Deadline · Hearing Date

May 26, 2026

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Published

May 18, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
File a written response
Submit a written response to the Larimer County Court Clerk at 201 Laporte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins within 21 days if served in Colorado, or 35 days if served outside Colorado.
2
Attend the hearing
Appear in Division 1A at Larimer County Court on May 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. to contest the Civil Protection Order.
3
Seek legal help
Contact an attorney immediately to prepare your response and represent you at the May 26, 2026 hearing.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I ignore this notice?: If you do not file a response within 21 days (in-state) or 35 days (out-of-state) and fail to appear on May 26, 2026, the court may enter a default permanent protection order against you.
Where and when is the hearing?: The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 1A, Larimer County Court, 201 Laporte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO.
How do I file a written response?: File a written response with the Larimer County Court Clerk at 201 Laporte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins within the 21- or 35-day deadline depending on service location.

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Legal terms in this notice

Notice by publication: Serving legal notice by publishing it in a newspaper when the respondent's location is unknown.
Civil Protection Order: A court order to protect a person from harassment or harm by restricting the respondent's actions.
Default judgment: A ruling entered against a party who fails to respond or appear in court.

Full Notice Text

Hearing Notice
COUNTY COURT, LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address:
201 Laporte Avenue, Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Petitioner: Emily Rachel Metzger
v.
Respondent: Jocelyn Kirsch
Case No.: 2026C210
Division: 1A
NOTICE OF ACTION BY PUBLICATION
(C.R.C.P. 4 ? Service by Publication)
TO: Jocelyn Kirsch, Respondent:
You are hereby notified that a civil action has been filed against you in the County Court of Larimer County, Colorado, wherein the Petitioner, Emily Rachel Metzger, seeks a Civil Protection Order against you.
You are required to file a written response with the Clerk of this Court at the above address within 21 days after the last date of publication of this Notice if served within the State of Colorado, or within 35 days after the last date of publication if served outside the State of Colorado.
A hearing on this matter is set for May 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 1A, Larimer County Court, located at 201 Laporte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins, Colorado. You are required to appear at this hearing. Failure to appear or respond may result in the Court entering a default judgment, including the issuance of a permanent civil protection order, against you without further notice.
This Notice shall be published once each week for five (5) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Larimer County, Colorado, as authorized by Court Order dated April 14, 2026.
Publication Dates
LCOL0504107