Bill > HB1133

This bill makes several changes to the criminal record sealing and expungement process in Colorado. Key provisions include: - Allowing defendants to petition for expungement if the arresting agency fails to do so within 90 days of finding a mistaken identity, and prohibiting fees for such petitions. - Allowing attorneys or their representatives to access sealed criminal records with the defendant's written permission, for the purpose of providing legal advice or evaluating representation. - Allowing for automatic sealing of records when the district attorney notifies the court that the criteria are met, without requiring a written motion from the defendant. - Expanding eligibility for sealing of records involving traffic offenses or convictions in the same case as a successfully completed deferred judgment. - Permitting remote participation in record sealing proceedings and requiring the court to make reasonable efforts to accommodate technology issues. - Allowing defendants to petition to seal records for conduct that is no longer unlawful, without having to pay fees or costs. - Requiring the state court administrator to identify certain eligible records for automatic sealing by July 1, 2025.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1133