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ORDER OF EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS

District Court Denver Juvenile Court

County, Colorado

Court Address:

People of the State of Colorado in the Interest of:

People of the State of Colorado v.

People of the City of v.

Juvenile:

Date of Birth:

COURT USE ONLY

Case Number:

Division Courtroom

ORDER OF EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS

JUVENILE “JD” CASE OR MUNICIPAL COURT CASE

This matter having come before this Court for Expungement of Records, the Court finds:

All statutory requirements have been met under §19-1-306(4), C.R.S.

All statutory requirements have been met under §19-1-306(5), C.R.S.; and

The Juvenile has been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the Court.

The expungement is in the best interests of the Juvenile and the community.

All statutory requirements have been met under §19-1-306(6), C.R.S. and there are no felony, misdemeanor, or delinquency actions pending against the Petitioner.

All statutory requirements have been met under §19-1-306(9), C.R.S.; and

The Juvenile has been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the Court; and

The expungement is in the best interests of the Juvenile and the community

The Court also finds that:

The Court Orders That:

1. The following record(s) can be expunged.

Date of Offense Charge Agency Case Number Arresting Agency Court Case Number (if Applicable)

2. After expungement, upon any inquiry in this matter, all persons in charge of expunged records shall reply that no record exists. Records shall not be open to the public but shall be available to a district attorney, local law enforcement agency, the department of human services, the state judicial department and the victim as defined in §24-4.1-302(5), C.R.S.; except that such information shall NOT be available to an agency of the military forces of the United States.

3. The records shall be available to any judge or probation department for use in any future juvenile or adult sentencing hearing regarding the Petitioner.

4. If applicable, send a copy of this Order to the originating court to expunge its record due to a change of venue. The originating court is responsible for notifying local law enforcement.

5. The Court shall mail a copy of this Order to the following:

Juvenile

Juvenile’s last attorney of record

Sheriff’s Department

Probation Department

District Attorney

Municipal (City) Attorney

Law Enforcement Agency

Colorado Bureau of Investigation, 690 Kipling St., Suite 3000, Attn: Identification- Seals Lakewood, CO 80215

Municipal Court

State Court Administrator’s Office, 1300 Broadway Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80203: Attn: Records Sealed

Division of Youth Services, Central Office/Records Unit 4255 South Knox Court Denver, CO 80236

Department of Human Services

Department of Corrections

School

Date:

Judge Magistrate

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on (date), I e-filed through jPOD, hand-delivered or mailed a copy of this Order to the following address:

To: Juvenile and/or Juvenile’s Attorney

To: Sherriff’s Department or Law Enforcement Agency

To: Probation Department

To: District Attorney or Municipal (City) Attorney

To: Department of Human Services

To: Department of Corrections

To: Colorado Bureau of Investigation

690 Kipling Street, Suite 3000

Attn: Identification - Seals

Lakewood, CO 80215

To: Municipal Court

To: State Court Administrator’s Office

1300 Broadway, Suite 1200

Denver, CO 80203

Attn: Records Sealed

To: Division of Youth Services

Central Office/Records Unit

4255 South Knox Court

Denver, CO 80236

To: School

To:

To:

___________________________
Clerk

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What a Colorado Expungement Petition Is and when it applies

A Colorado expungement is a court process that asks a judge to seal or clear specified criminal records so they do not appear in most public background checks. Eligibility depends on the offense type, case outcome, and time since conviction or completion of sentence. The petition typically identifies the case, the record to be sealed, the petitioner, and statutory grounds. Courts evaluate public safety, rehabilitation, and statutory exceptions before granting relief; some records remain accessible to law enforcement and certain licensing agencies.

Why petitioning for expungement matters in Colorado

Expungement can limit employers, landlords, and licensing bodies from seeing qualifying records, improving job and housing prospects while preserving public safety review for authorized agencies. It is a legal remedy governed by Colorado statutes and court rules that can remove many collateral consequences of a prior conviction.

Why petitioning for expungement matters in Colorado

Who typically files or benefits from a Colorado expungement

Individuals, criminal defense attorneys, and non-profit reentry organizations commonly prepare petitions to seal qualifying records in Colorado.

  • Individuals seeking employment or housing who meet statutory eligibility and waiting periods for sealing.
  • Attorneys and legal clinics filing petitions on behalf of clients with eligible convictions.
  • Court clerks and authorized agencies processing petitions and maintaining sealed records.

The court makes the final determination; even granted orders may allow limited law-enforcement access or disclosures to certain licensing authorities.

Primary signers and petition preparers

Criminal Defense Attorney

An attorney prepares the petition, certifies supporting documents, and represents the petitioner at any hearing. Attorneys ensure statutory eligibility, draft the proposed order, and verify court filing procedures specific to the county.

Individual Petitioner

A person seeking sealing must provide identification, court case numbers, and statements of completion of sentence or probation. Individuals must sign petitions and may need to attend a hearing if the court requires further evidence.

Core parts of a Colorado expungement petition package

A complete petition package organizes legal, identity, and case information so the court can verify eligibility and issue a sealing order when appropriate.

Caption

Court name, case caption, and captioning details that show the jurisdiction and parties so the clerk can assign the petition correctly.

Case Identification

Full docket number, arrest date, disposition, and county of conviction so the court can match records with judiciary databases.

Petitioner Details

Full legal name, aliases, date of birth, current address, and contact information to establish identity and ensure proper service of process.

Grounds for Relief

A concise legal basis referencing the statute or rule that permits sealing, plus factual support showing the petitioner meets statutory criteria.

Supporting Documents

Certified dispositions, proof of sentence completion, certificates of rehabilitation or treatment, and any victim notices or responses required by statute.

Proposed Order

A draft order the court can sign if it grants relief, describing the records to be sealed and the scope of the sealing.

Key information fields required on the petition

Full Legal Name: As shown on government ID
Date of Birth: MM/DD/YYYY format
Docket Number: Court-assigned case number
Court Name: County and court division
Offense(s): Charge titles and disposition
Petition Date: Date filed with court

Step-by-step: preparing and filing a Colorado expungement petition

Follow these core steps to prepare a filing that the court can review without procedural defects. Steps may vary by county; check the local court rules.

  • 01
    Confirm Eligibility: Verify statutory criteria and waiting periods before drafting a petition.
  • 02
    Gather Records: Obtain certified dispositions, judgment, and proof of sentence completion.
  • 03
    Draft Petition: Fill the petition form, include factual statements, and attach exhibits.
  • 04
    File and Serve: File with the correct court and serve required parties per local rules.

Typical processing flow for a Colorado expungement petition

Most petitions follow a predictable route from filing to court decision; timeframes and steps vary by county and court docket.

  • Filing: Petition submitted to court clerk, electronically or in person.
  • Service: Required parties receive notice per statute or court rule.
  • Review: Court clerk checks completeness; judge schedules hearing if needed.
  • Order: Judge signs order granting or denying sealing; clerk updates records.

Configuring an online petition workflow for consistent filings

An online workflow standardizes data capture, attachments, and notifications so filings are complete and auditable before submission.

Field Configuration
Name Field Required; enforce exact-match validation
Date Fields MM/DD/YYYY enforced via calendar picker
Document Upload Require certified PDFs for dispositions
Signature Enable e-sign with audit trail and signer email

Digital signing and electronic filing considerations

Confirm that the court accepts electronic filings and e-signatures, and select authentication that meets the court’s identity standards.

  • Authentication: Email or SMS code; stronger ID methods where required
  • File Formats: PDF/A preferred for archival and court compatibility
  • Audit Trail: Timestamp, IP, and signer attribution captured

Maintain a secure copy of the signed petition and court-stamped order; ensure privacy controls for sensitive personal and criminal record data.

Time-sensitive items and waiting periods to track

Colorado statutes set waiting periods and procedural deadlines that affect when you can file and how the court processes petitions; local rule variations may add deadlines.

Statutory Waiting Periods:

Eligibility often requires a specified waiting period after sentence completion

Service Deadlines:

Proof of service must be filed within the window required by the court

Hearing Scheduling:

Courts set hearing dates based on docket availability

Record Matching:

Allow time for clerk to match petition to criminal records

Appeal Period:

Parties may have a statutory period to object or appeal a sealing order

Key milestones from filing to final order

The following sequential milestones summarize the typical lifecycle of an expungement petition.

01

File Petition

Court receives petition and assigns a case number.

02

Serve Parties

Required respondents and agencies are provided notice.

03

Court Review

Judge reviews eligibility and may schedule a hearing.

04

Issuance of Order

If granted, clerk seals or limits access per order terms.

Consequences and risks of incorrect or incomplete petitions

Denial: Court may deny sealing
Filing Delay: Incomplete petitions slow processing
Record Mismatch: Wrong case numbers prevent matching
Service Defect: Improper service may void proceeding
Refiling Needed: Errors can require corrected petitions
Disclosure Limits: Some agencies retain access despite sealing

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing a petition

  • Submitting uncertified court records instead of certified dispositions leads clerks to reject or hold the petition for correction.
  • Using informal names or initials instead of the full legal name causes record mismatches and delayed processing.
  • Failing to serve required agencies or victims in accordance with statute can result in procedural dismissal.
  • Relying on general templates without checking county-specific forms and local rules often produces filing defects.

Real-world examples of eSignature and digital filing in legal workflows

Organizations use eSignature platforms for court-adjacent documents and to maintain audit trails; below are two customer examples illustrating secure document handling.

Optica Ventures (CO)

The company standardized client intake and remote signing for legal documents.

  • The interface is simple.
  • Brian Fitzgibbons, COO, said the platform is easy for the team and for customers while maintaining required security and traceability for signed records.

BIS (Legal Ops)

A legal operations team adopted digital signatures to centralize approvals and maintain compliance.

  • SOC 2 compliance mattered.
  • Dan Rotelli, CEO, noted comfort with SOC 2 certification and a focus on ESIGN/UETA compliance when selecting a signing solution for regulated workflows.

eSignature vendor pricing and feature comparison for filing forms

Comparing core pricing and compliance features can help determine which eSignature provider fits a court-filing or document-sealing workflow.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by vendor
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies Varies Varies

Frequently asked questions about Colorado expungement filings

Answers to common procedural and technical questions about petitions, eligibility, and electronic submissions for Colorado expungement.


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