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Motion to Seal Conviction Records (conduct now lawful)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is used to ask the court to seal (hide) records of past criminal convictions because the conduct described in those records is no longer against the law. It asks the filer to provide details about the convictions and why they believe the records should be sealed.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by a defendant to file a motion asking the court to seal conviction records under a specific Colorado statute.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the defendant, who is the person whose records are being requested to be sealed.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for details about the convictions, the defendant's personal information, and which specific records should be sealed.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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