How long after a felony conviction can you apply for an expungement?
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How long after a felony conviction can you apply for an expungement?
Adult felony conviction.
Asked on August 9, 2010 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I think that you should seek legal help from an attorney in your area as to this matter. Colorado law in quite long and quite explicit. But be aware that it does not offer actual expungement but rather sealing of records. And from my understanding of the law a person may petition to have his arrest and criminal records sealed if the person was not charged with a crime, if the case was completely dismissed, or if the person was acquitted, unless the offense was not charged, or the case was dismissed, due to a plea agreement in a separate case. It does not appear that a conviction may be sealed. Seek legal help.
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