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Order to Seal Non-Conviction Records

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is used to ask the court to officially seal certain records related to a person's criminal case. It asks the court to make the records private so that they cannot be easily seen by the public.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in criminal matters when the court determines that the defendant qualifies for relief under specific Colorado Revised Statutes.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the court to complete, and it requires information about the defendant and the records to be sealed.
What does 'sealing' mean according to this form?
If the records are sealed, the court orders that they must be kept private, except for basic identifying information.

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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