How to Seal Municipal Conviction Records
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective August 1, 2024
This document provides instructions for a person to ask a city or municipal court to hide or seal their records from a minor criminal violation. It explains the general rules and steps needed to file this request with the court.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used by a defendant who wants to ask the city/municipal court to seal their records related to a municipal violation.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What does this form do?
- This document gives instructions on how a defendant can ask the city/municipal court to seal their records from a municipal violation. It is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
- Do I need to file a fee?
- The instructions mention that a fee may be required to obtain necessary case information, but they do not state a specific fee amount.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2024.
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