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JDF 237

How to Apply for Collateral Relief

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form guides someone on how to ask the court for relief from certain negative effects that might happen after a criminal conviction. These effects could include losing a professional license or a job.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in criminal cases when a person needs to apply to the court to ask for relief from collateral consequences related to a conviction.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is collateral relief?
Collateral consequences are penalties or disadvantages placed on a person because of a criminal conviction, even if the court did not include that penalty in the final judgment or sentence.
Who needs to file this form?
The form provides instructions on how to apply for relief, which suggests it is used by the person who was convicted.
Does this process involve filing fees?
The guide mentions a section on Filing Fees, indicating that fees may be involved in this process.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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