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Guide to Sealing Criminal Conviction Records

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2025

This guide explains the steps needed to ask the court to seal criminal conviction records for a single case. It lists several forms that must be filed with the court to make this request.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This guide is used by someone who wants to know the process for having their criminal conviction records sealed by the court.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form?
This is a guide that explains the steps and forms needed to request that a court seal criminal conviction records for one case.
Do I have to pay a fee?
The guide mentions that a filing fee may be required, but it also provides a form (JDF 205) if you cannot afford the fees.
What forms do I need to file?
The guide instructs the filer to file JDF 612, JDF 613, JDF 614, and JDF 615 into their criminal case.

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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