i How to Discontinue Sex Offender Registration
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective October 1, 2026
This form provides instructions on the process for asking the court to stop a sex offender registration. It guides the person through which forms to use and what steps to take when filing with the court.
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used by someone who needs to file paperwork to ask the court to discontinue a sex offender registration. The process depends on whether the original conviction happened in Colorado or another state.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is a Petition in this process?
- A Petition is the document that officially starts the process to ask to discontinue the sex offender registration.
- Are there filing fees?
- There is no filing fee if the conviction is from Colorado or if it is a juvenile adjudication. If the conviction is from another state, there is a $265.00 filing fee.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2026.
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