Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can file multiple motions instead of one petition so long as they are in the same county/district.  It becomes more cost- effective to file a petition when you have 4 or more cases in a single county.  Otherwise, it makes more sense to file 3 or fewer motions.  It's more paperwork though, which may factor into your decision.  You also have to file copies of each motion/petition with all of the other motions/petitions you are filing.  

This will vary significantly depending upon your individual circumstances.  An estimate could be 3-4 months.  This breaks down to about a month to complete the research and paperwork. A month for the prosecuting attorney to weigh in and a month for the court to rule.  Finally, figure about 45 days for the record custodians to seal your convictions.  If the prosecuting attorney objects or the court orders a hearing it could take longer.  

For most Colorado counties the district court and the county courts are combined.  However, this is not the case for Denver County.  If you have cases in Denver County you will want to determine where they are.  Contacting the clerk of the court is probably the best route to go.  For information on Denver county click here.    

If you have a single conviction in one county and single or multiple convictions in other counties you will want to use the motion (for a single case) or a petition (for multiple cases) and file copies of each into every case that you are looking to have sealed,  

If you cannot find the arrest number it might make sense to contact the records department of the arresting agency to determine what the arrest number is.  

We will be adding additional counties as time permits.  In the mean-time, you could reach out to the county clerk in the county where the case resides and ask them for instructions on how to obtain case information.  The motions/petitions/orders shouldn't change and can be used for any county.