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DISTRICT COURT, [COUNTY] COUNTY, COLORADO
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Court Address: [COURT STREET ADDRESS], [CITY], CO [ZIP]
Telephone: [COURT PHONE]
Petitioner:
[PETITIONER FULL LEGAL NAME],
[Petitioner’s Date of Birth: MM/DD/YYYY],
[Current Mailing Address]
v.
Respondent:
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
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Attorney for Petitioner (if any):
[ATTORNEY NAME] | Atty. Reg. No. [BAR #]
[LAW FIRM NAME]
[STREET ADDRESS] • [CITY], CO [ZIP]
Tel: [PHONE] • Email: [EMAIL]
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Case No.: ___ Division: ___ Courtroom: ___
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VERIFIED PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING
OF CRIMINAL RECORDS PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW
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[// GUIDANCE: Replace all bracketed placeholders before filing. Complete caption per C.R.C.P. 10.]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Document Header.............................................................1
- Definitions..................................................................2
- Operative Allegations.........................................................3
- Representations & Warranties (Verified Statements)............................4
- Covenants & Continuing Obligations...........................................5
- Default & Remedies (Reserved)................................................6
- Risk Allocation (Not Applicable).............................................6
- Dispute Resolution & Governing Law...........................................6
- General Provisions...........................................................7
- Execution & Verification....................................................8
- Certificate of Service......................................................9
- Proposed Order (Attached)..................................................10
I. DOCUMENT HEADER
- Effective Date. This Petition is deemed filed on the date indicated by the Clerk’s time-stamp.
- Jurisdiction. This Court has jurisdiction under Colorado’s record-sealing and expungement statutes and the Colorado Constitution.
- Venue. Venue is proper in this District because the underlying criminal matter was adjudicated here.
- Parties. Petitioner is an individual seeking relief; Respondent is the People of the State of Colorado, represented by the District Attorney for [COUNTY] County.
II. DEFINITIONS
For ease of reference, capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
“Applicable Statutes” Colorado statutes governing the sealing or expungement of criminal records, including any rule-making authority promulgated thereunder.
“Conviction-Free Period” The statutory waiting period during which Petitioner must not have been convicted of any criminal offense, measured from the date of final disposition of the case sought to be sealed/expunged.
“Criminal Justice Agencies” Law-enforcement, prosecutorial, or judicial bodies authorized to retain non-public access to sealed or expunged records.
“Eligible Offense” The offense category statutorily permitted to be sealed or expunged (e.g., petty offense, municipal violation, juvenile adjudication).
“Sealed Record Access” The limited statutory right of Criminal Justice Agencies to inspect or utilize sealed/expunged records under enumerated conditions.
[// GUIDANCE: Omit, add, or tailor definitions to match the specific statutory pathway (e.g., felony record sealing, juvenile expungement).]
III. OPERATIVE ALLEGATIONS
3.1 Prior Case Information.
a. Case Number: [20XXCRXXXX / 20XXJDXXXX].
b. Offense Charged: [OFFENSE DESCRIPTION].
c. Disposition Date: [MM/DD/YYYY].
d. Final Disposition: [Dismissed / Acquitted / Guilty – Deferred Judgment Successfully Completed / Juvenile Adjudication, etc.].
3.2 Statutory Eligibility.
Petitioner satisfies all statutory criteria for relief because:
(i) The offense qualifies as an Eligible Offense;
(ii) The requisite Conviction-Free Period of [NUMBER] years has elapsed since final disposition;
(iii) No criminal charges are currently pending against Petitioner in any jurisdiction; and
(iv) Petitioner has paid all court-ordered fines, restitution, and fees in full.
3.3 Notice & Service.
Simultaneously with this filing, Petitioner has:
(a) Served a copy of this Petition on the District Attorney of [COUNTY] County; and
(b) Provided notice to all relevant law-enforcement agencies that maintain the subject records.
3.4 Public Interest.
Petitioner’s interest in obtaining employment, housing, and civic opportunities outweighs the public interest in retaining public access to the subject records.
IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES (VERIFIED STATEMENTS)
4.1 Accuracy of Information. Petitioner verifies that all factual statements herein are true and correct to the best of Petitioner’s knowledge.
4.2 No Subsequent Offenses. Petitioner has not been convicted of any criminal offense since the date set forth in Section 3.1(b).
4.3 Compliance. Petitioner is not otherwise disqualified from relief under the Applicable Statutes.
4.4 Survival. These verified statements shall survive the granting of relief and may be relied upon by this Court and Criminal Justice Agencies for enforcement of any subsequent disclosures.
[// GUIDANCE: Include notarized verification language in Section X.]
V. COVENANTS & CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS
5.1 Ongoing Duty to Disclose. If relief is granted and Petitioner is subsequently convicted of a crime that would have rendered Petitioner ineligible, Petitioner shall promptly notify the Court and the District Attorney.
5.2 Compliance with Subsequent Orders. Petitioner agrees to comply with any further orders the Court may issue regarding removal or redaction of online records maintained by third-party commercial databases.
VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES (Reserved)
No specific default or remedy provisions apply beyond those available under the Applicable Statutes and Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure.
VII. RISK ALLOCATION (Not Applicable)
Indemnification, liability caps, and insurance provisions are inapplicable to this Petition.
VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & GOVERNING LAW
8.1 Governing Law. This Petition is governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Colorado.
8.2 Forum. Any dispute arising from or related to this Petition shall be resolved by the District Court of [COUNTY] County, Colorado.
IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
9.1 Amendment. Petitioner may amend this Petition only by leave of Court or by stipulation of the parties.
9.2 Severability. If any provision of this Petition is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force to the extent permitted by law.
9.3 Integration. This Petition constitutes the entire request for relief and supersedes any prior oral or written statements.
X. EXECUTION & VERIFICATION
I, [PETITIONER NAME], being first duly sworn, verify that I have read the foregoing Petition and that the facts stated therein are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
[PETITIONER NAME], Petitioner
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF __ )
Subscribed and sworn before me on [DATE] by [PETITIONER NAME].
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ________
[// GUIDANCE: Attach a notary acknowledgment that complies with C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 21.]
XI. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on [DATE], a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition was served via [☐ hand-delivery ☐ state e-filing system ☐ first-class mail] upon:
Office of the District Attorney, [COUNTY] Judicial District
[DA ADDRESS]
[NAME], [Role—Attorney for Petitioner / Pro Se Petitioner]
XII. PROPOSED ORDER
(Submit as a separate Word/PDF document if required by local rule.)
DISTRICT COURT, [COUNTY] COUNTY, COLORADO
Case No. ___
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING
The Court, having reviewed the Petition, the District Attorney’s position, and any evidence presented, FINDS that:
1. Statutory notice requirements have been satisfied;
2. Petitioner satisfies all criteria under the Applicable Statutes; and
3. The interest of justice supports the requested relief.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
A. All criminal justice records in this matter shall be SEALED / EXPUNGED forthwith;
B. Criminal Justice Agencies may retain non-public copies as provided by law;
C. Petitioner may lawfully state that the underlying case “did not occur” except as restricted by statute; and
D. The Clerk shall distribute conformed copies of this Order to all agencies listed in Petitioner’s Certificate of Service.
DATED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
District Court Judge
[// GUIDANCE: Local practice may require inclusion of a “List of Agencies for Service.” Attach as Exhibit A if necessary.]
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