Eligible felony convictions can be sealed after:

10 years

Misdemeanor convictions can be sealed after:

7 years

Most felony and misdemeanor offenses in these categories can be sealed:  

  • Drug crimes 

  • Theft crimes, including Retail Theft and Receiving Stolen Property  

  • Trespass 

  • Forgery & Fraud crimes, incl. Access/Devise Fraud, Bad Checks, ID Theft, and Welfare Fraud  

  • Criminal Mischief

Petty offenses can be sealed after:

7 years

Civil infractions can be sealed after:

4 years

Most misdemeanors can be sealed, including:

  • Simple Assault

  • Disorderly Conduct

  • Harassment

  • Terroristic threats

  • Recklessly Endangering Another Person

  • Resisting Arrest

  • Possession of an Instrument of a Crime

  • Prostitution

This tool can help you estimate your eligibility for automated sealing for a single conviction in a Colorado case.

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