Colorado: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (CO-D-4)

Records relating to a second or subsequent conviction for underage possession or consumption of alcohol can be sealed by the court one year after conviction if the petitioner has not been arrested, charged, or convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense since the date of that conviction. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-13-122(13)(b).

Record Detail(s)

Completion of diversion or deferral program

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

No statutory language

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

This section applies to second or subsequent convictions of underage possession or consumption of alcohol pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. 18-13-122(3).

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the court of conviction. For the specific procedure, see Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-13-122(13)(b).

Fees

The petitioner must pay to obtain the criminal record. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-13-122(13)(b).

Effect

The record of the case is sealed. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-13-122(13).

Waiting Periods

The petition can be filed one year after conviction.

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