Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Expunging felony in CO

What is the policy for expunging a class 5 felony

(forgery) in Colorado assuming the person is an

upstanding citizen and has no other convictions.


Asked on 10/07/03, 6:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Stephen Anderson Anderson & Carnahan

Re: Expunging felony in CO

Dan Fenaughty is correct that expungment is reserved for juvenile matters. However, adult records may be sealed provided there is no conviction entered.

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Answered on 10/08/03, 10:27 am
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: Expunging felony in CO

Depends how old you were at the time of the offense. Juvie convictions can usually be expunged. As for adults, the legislature changed the record sealing statute nearly 20 years ago. Now you can seal the record only if you are acquitted.

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Answered on 10/07/03, 9:28 pm


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