Legal Research

The Colorado Governor signed HP10-1082 which makes two significant changes.   Individuals can petition to seal the records of criminal charges dismissed as the result of a plea bargain in another case after waiting ten years (instead of the previous fifteen).

Also, individuals with convictions for petty offenses, misdemeanors, or class 5 or 6 felonies for drug possession charges can petition to seal the record of conviction after ten years following completion of sentence.  This doesn?t apply to charges involving the sale, manufacture or dispensing of controlled drugs.

The new law is effective July 1, 2008.  View Bill Folder