Motion to Seal Conviction Record (Pardoned)
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023
This form is a request made to the court asking for an order to seal conviction records after a pardon. It asks the defendant to provide personal information and list all the agencies that hold the records.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used by a defendant who has received a pardon and wishes to request that their past conviction records be sealed by the court.
Usually filed by the person responding.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The defendant is the person who requests the court to seal the records using this form.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the defendant's personal details, and a list of all the agencies that currently hold the conviction records.
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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