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Form 4 (CRIM)

Petition for Post-Conviction Relief

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective August 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court for relief after a person has already been convicted. It asks for details about the original conviction, any appeals, and the specific reasons why the person believes the conviction or sentence is wrong.

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This form is used by someone who has been convicted in a criminal case and wants to challenge that conviction or sentence after the normal appeals process is finished.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the person who was convicted, who is filing the petition. It is addressed to the court.
Does this form require an attorney?
The form has sections to list any attorneys who have represented the person in the case.
What information must be included?
The filer must provide details about the conviction date, how the conviction happened, and the specific reasons why they believe the conviction is unlawful.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2024.

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