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How to Expunge Juvenile Delinquency Records

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective February 1, 2025

This document provides instructions on how to ask the court to "expunge" a juvenile record, which means the records would be treated as if they never existed to the public. It explains who can ask for this and under what conditions.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This information is used by someone who wants to ask the court to remove or seal their juvenile delinquency records. It details the rules and requirements for filing the necessary paperwork.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What does "expungement" mean according to this form?
Expungement means the records will be considered to have never existed, and the public will not be able to see them. You may legally deny that you were ever arrested, charged, adjudicated, convicted, or sentenced regarding the expunged matter.
Is there a filing fee to use this process?
No filing fee is required for this process. However, other fees like records search fees or copying documents may apply.
If my case was moved from one county to another, what should I do?
If the juvenile's case was transferred, the expungement paperwork must be filed with the court in every county where a case exists to make sure all records are expunged.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2025.

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