Colorado: Adult Convictions (CO-C-14)

Records except basic identifying information relating to a conviction for misdemeanor marijuana possession committed before Dec. 10, 2012 which would not have been a criminal offense if committed on or after that date can be sealed by the court 30 days after the petition is filed. C.R.S. § 24-72-710.

Record Detail(s)

Misdemeanor

Drug offenses

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No statutory language

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

No statutory language

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

Petition must be filed in the district court in the district in which any conviction records are located. For specific procedure, see C.R.S. §§ 24-72-710, 24-72-703(5). Following an order to seal the records pursuant to this section, petitioner may request and the court may grant an order sealing the civil case. C.R.S. § 24-72-710(3).

Fees

Petitioner must pay the filing fee required by law plus $65. C.R.S. § 24-72-710(2)(II).

Effect

There is no statutory language regarding the effect of sealing under this section.

Forms

Forms are available here.

Waiting Periods

The petition may be filed at any time. The petition must be posted on the website of the state court administrator for 30 days before the record can be sealed.

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