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Colorado notice of appeal deadline

Quick answer

In Colorado, you generally must file a notice of appeal within 49 days after entry of the judgment (C.A.R. 4(a)).

C.A.R. 4(a)
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Estimates based on standard Colorado rules and court-holiday closures; not legal advice. Confirm against your specific case, local administrative orders, and the current rules.

How the deadline works

Under C.A.R. 4(a), the notice of appeal is due within 49 days after entry of the judgment. Colorado uses a distinctive 49-day period; the appellate court may extend up to 35 days for excusable neglect. A timely C.R.C.P. 59 motion tolls it. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.

Questions

How long do I have to file a notice of appeal in Colorado?
Generally 49 days after entry of the judgment, under C.A.R. 4(a). This deadline is treated as jurisdictional — calendar it conservatively.