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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open the colorado file petition seal records controlled in our editor.
- Begin by entering the Defendant’s name in the case caption. Ensure all applicable sections are completed before filing.
- Specify each criminal justice agency that has the Defendant’s records, excluding the FBI. Include case numbers for all files you wish to seal.
- Attach a current verified criminal history report, which must be filed with the Court no later than 10 days after submitting your Petition.
- Complete additional forms as required, including JDF 613 and JDF 614, ensuring all portions are filled accurately.
- File your completed documents with the Court and pay the necessary filing fee. If sealing multiple cases, submit separate Petitions and fees.
- Prepare for a potential hearing where you may need to answer questions regarding your request for sealing records.
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What is the new sealing law in Colorado?
The act extends automatic sealing to all offenses, including civil infractions, that allow a defendant to petition the court for sealing criminal justice records that are not subject to the victims rights act. The act streamlines the automatic record sealing process.
How long does it take to get a record sealed in Colorado?
Court Processing Time: Once you submit your petition to seal a record, the court needs time to process it. The duration can vary depending on the courts current caseload, but it generally takes several weeks to a few months for a court to review and rule on the petition.
How do I seal my court records in Colorado?
A person may petition the court to seal his/her own records by filing a petition with the District/County/Muni court where the arrest and/or criminal records are filed. Please review Colorado State Statute (C.R.S.) 24-72-703 to see the qualification for sealing a record.
Will a sealed record show up on a background check in Colorado?
A record seal in Colorado is when a person gets his/her criminal history hidden from public view. Once a criminal record is sealed, it no longer comes up on background checks.
What is the difference between expungement and sealing in Colorado?
In Colorado, a sealed record is not available to the public but may still be accessed by the record holder and law enforcement agencies. Also, individuals may access a sealed record by getting a court order. On the other hand, an expunged record is erased from the authorized record custodians database.
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What crimes cannot be sealed in Colorado?
Level one drug felonies, class one, class two, or class three felonies cannot be sealed. Level two drug felonies can be sealed after five years and classes after that can be sealed after three years. Felony convictions of sexual assault, domestic violence, or DUIs cannot be sealed.
What is the Clean Slate Act 2025 in Colorado?
Jared Polis signed the Colorado Clean Slate Act into law. This Colorado law provides for the automatic sealing of criminal records after certain periods have elapsed without new criminal offenses, including: Arrests without convictions No waiting period. Civil infractions Four years.
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