Colorado Revised Statutes

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308 (2024)

Sealing of arrest and criminal records other than convictions

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(Repealed) Source: L. 77: Entire part added, p. 1249, § 1, effective December 31. L. 78: (1) and (2) amended, (1.1) to (1.3) and (9) added, and (3)(b) repealed, pp. 403, 406, §§ 2, 3, effective May 5. L. 79: (1)(a), (1.1)(c) to (1.1)(f), and (9) amended and (10) added, p. 975, § 1, effective March 13. L. 81: Entire section R&RE, p. 1238, § 2, effective June 4. L. 82: (2)(b)(I), (2)(b)(II), and

(5)(a) amended, p. 655, § 8, effective January 1, 1983. L. 83: (1)(a) amended, p. 680, § 4, effective July 1; (2)(i) and (3)(c)(II) amended, p. 963, § 11, effective July 1, 1984. L. 87: (5)(a) amended, p. 1498, § 8, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section R&RE, p. 979, § 3, effective April 20. L. 92: (1.5) added, p. 281, § 1, effective July 1; (3) amended, p. 1106, § 7, effective July 1. L. 95: (3)(a) amended, p. 314, § 1, effective July 1. L. 96: (1)(a) amended, p. 736, § 5, effective July 1; (3)(c) amended and (3)(d) added, p. 1587, § 13, effective July 1. L. 2002: (3)(c) amended, p. 1190, § 33, effective July 1. L. 2003: (1)(b)(II) amended, p. 634, § 1, effective March 18. L. 2004: (1)(a) amended, p. 1375, § 1, effective August 4. L. 2006: (1)(a)(II) amended, p. 422, § 4, effective April 13. L. 2008: (1)(f)(III) added, p. 1668, § 14, effective May 29; (1)(a)(III), (2), and (3)(a) amended, p. 1937, § 1, effective July 1; (3)(e) added, p. 473, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: (1)(c) amended, (HB 11-1203), ch. 72, p. 199, § 2, effective August 10. L. 2013: (1)(a)(I), IP(1)(a)(III), (1)(b)(II), and (2)(b) amended and (3)(f) and (4) added, (SB 13-123), ch. 289, pp. 1542, 1555, §§ 7, 14, effective May 24; (1)(b)(II) amended and (4) added, (SB 13-229), ch. 272, p. 1432, § 16, effective July 1; (1)(a)(I) and (1)(c) amended, (HB 13- 1156), ch. 336, p. 1959, §§ 9, 10, effective August 7. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (SB 14- 206), ch. 317, p. 1377, § 2, effective August 1.

Editor's note: This section was relocated to § 24-72-702 in 2014.

24-72-308.5. Sealing of criminal conviction records information for offenses involving controlled substances for convictions entered on or after July 1, 2008, and prior to July 1, 2011. (Repealed) Source: L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 1938, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2010: (4)(c) amended, (HB 10-1422), ch. 419, p. 2088, § 78, effective August 11. L. 2011: (2)(a)(II), (2)(c), (2)(d), and IP(4)(a) amended, (HB 11-1167), ch. 69, p. 181, § 1, effective March 29; (2)(c) amended, (HB 11-1203), ch. 72, p. 200, § 3, effective August 10. L. 2013: (2)(f)(I) amended and

(6) added, (SB 13-123), ch. 289, p. 1543, § 8, effective May 24; (6) added, (SB 13-229), ch. 272, p. 1433, § 17, effective July 1. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (SB 14-206), ch. 317, p. 1377, § 2, effective August 1.

Editor's note: This section was relocated to several sections in part 7 of this article. Former subsections of this section are shown in editor's notes following those sections where they were relocated. For a detailed comparison, see the comparative tables located in the back of the index.

24-72-308.6. Sealing of criminal conviction records information for offenses involving controlled substances for convictions entered on or after July 1, 2011. (Repealed) Source: L. 2011: Entire section added, (HB 11-1167), ch. 69, p. 182, § 2, effective March 29. L. 2013: (6) added, (SB 13-123), ch. 289, p. 1543, § 9, effective May 24; (6) added, (SB 13-229), ch. 272, p. 1433, § 18, effective July 1; (2)(a)(II)(C) and (2)(a)(III)(C) amended and (2)(a)(II.5) and (2)(a)(III.5) added, (SB 13-250), ch. 333, pp. 1940, 1936, §§ 63, 57, effective October 1. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (SB 14-206), ch. 317, p. 1377, § 2, effective August 1.

Editor's note: This section was relocated to several sections in part 7 of this article. Former subsections of this section are shown in editor's notes following those sections where they were relocated. For a detailed comparison, see the comparative tables located in the back of the index.

24-72-308.7. Sealing of criminal conviction records information for offenses committed by victims of human trafficking. (Repealed) Source: L. 2012: Entire section added, (HB 12-1151), ch. 174, p. 623, § 7, effective August 8. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (SB 14-206), ch. 317, p. 1377, § 2, effective August 1. Editor's note: This section was relocated to several sections in part 7 of this article. Former subsections of this section are shown in editor's notes following those sections where they were relocated. For a detailed comparison, see the comparative tables located in the back of the index.

24-72-308.8. Sealing of criminal conviction records information for offenses involving theft of public transportation services. (Repealed) Source: L. 2012: Entire section added, (SB 12-044), ch. 274, p. 1449, § 6, effective June 8. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (SB 14-206), ch. 317, p. 1377, § 2, effective August 1.

Editor's note: This section was relocated to several sections in part 7 of this article. Former subsections of this section are shown in editor's notes following those sections where they were relocated. For a detailed comparison, see the comparative tables located in the back of the index.

24-72-308.9. Sealing of criminal conviction records information for petty offenses and municipal offenses for convictions. (Repealed) Source: L. 2013: Entire section added, (SB 13-123), ch. 289, p. 1544, § 10, effective May 24. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (SB 14-206), ch. 317, p. 1377, § 2, effective August 1.

Editor's note: This section was relocated to several sections in part 7 of this article. Former subsections of this section are shown in editor's notes following those sections where they were relocated. For a detailed comparison, see the comparative tables located in the back of the index.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 41 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1979–2025 · leading case: People v. D.K.B., 843 P.2d 1326 (Colo. 1993).
People v. D.K.B., 843 P.2d 1326 (Colo. 1993). · cites it 46× “Although the balancing of public and private interests in arrest and conviction records discussed in Davidson was embodied in statute by section 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1977), the 1977 legislature expanded the scope of persons eligible for the balancing test beyond the facts of…”
M.T. v. People, 2012 CO 11, 269 P.3d 1219. · cites it 32× “The Issue 15 Colorado's sealing statute, section 24-72-308, allows the sealing of arrest and criminal records in three instances: (1) when the person was not charged; (2) when the case was completely dismissed; and (3) when the person was acquitted: [Aluy person in interest may…”
E.J.R. v. Dist. Court, 892 P.2d 222 (Colo. 1995). · cites it 40× “filed a petition with the Boulder District Court asking that court to seal the criminal justice records of his prior convictions, pursuant to section 24-72-308, 10B C.R.S. (1988) (Sealing Statute).”
v. People, 2020 CO 40, 463 P.3d 254. · cites it 3× “3d at 1220 (concluding that a successfully completed and dismissed deferred judgment constitutes a “conviction” for 8 purposes of section 24-72-308(3)(c), C.R.S. (2019), which prohibits the sealing of records “pertaining to a conviction” involving unlawful sexual behavior).”
Clark v. People, 221 P.3d 447 (Colo. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 32× “Petitioner, Christopher Clark, appeals the district court's order denying his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2009. We affirm.”
M.T. v. People, 275 P.3d 661 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 19× “We hold such sealing is precluded by section 24-72-308@)(c), C.R.S.2009. Accordingly, we reverse an order sealing the records of a criminal case involving petitioner, M.”
People v. Wright, 598 P.2d 157 (Colo. Ct. App. 1979). · cites it 17× “However, under § 24-72-308, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Cum. Supp.) Wright need not admit to the fact of his arrest in this instance.”
R.J.Z. v. People, 104 P.3d 278 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 15× “" Section 24-72-308(1(O(I), CR.S.2003. However, the records are not physically destroyed.”
F.M. v. People, 298 P.3d 991 (Colo. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 27× “No Colorado appellate court has addressed whether claim preclusion, formerly termed res judicata, bars a second action under section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2011, seeking to seal the same arrest and criminal records that had been the subject of an earlier action by the same petitioner.”
People v. Bushu, 876 P.2d 106 (Colo. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 13× “Petitioner, Richard Bushu, appeals the denial of his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to § 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1988 Repl. Vol. 10B).”
People v. Connors, 230 P.3d 1265 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 10× “§ 24-72-308(3)(b), C.R.S.2009. In contrast, when a record is expunged, it is essentially erased and treated as if it never existed.”
Harris v. Denver Post Corp., 123 P.3d 1166 (Colo. 2005). · cites it 6× “§ 24-72-308. Subject to the exceptions provided by law, the General Assembly has consigned to the custodian of a criminal justice record the authority to exercise its sound discretion in allowing or not allowing inspection.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1): 5 cases
People v. D.K.B., 843 P.2d 1326 (Colo. 1993). “Although the balancing of public and private interests in arrest and conviction records discussed in Davidson was embodied in statute by section 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1977), the 1977 legislature expanded the scope of persons eligible for the balancing test beyond the facts of…”
Harris v. Denver Post Corp., 123 P.3d 1166 (Colo. 2005). “§ 24-72-308. Subject to the exceptions provided by law, the General Assembly has consigned to the custodian of a criminal justice record the authority to exercise its sound discretion in allowing or not allowing inspection.”
People v. Bushu, 876 P.2d 106 (Colo. Ct. App. 1994). “Petitioner, Richard Bushu, appeals the denial of his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to § 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1988 Repl. Vol. 10B).”
M.T. v. People, 275 P.3d 661 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “We hold such sealing is precluded by section 24-72-308@)(c), C.R.S.2009. Accordingly, we reverse an order sealing the records of a criminal case involving petitioner, M.”
Land Owners United, LLC v. Waters, 293 P.3d 86 (Colo. Ct. App. 2011).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(a): 7 cases
People v. D.K.B., 843 P.2d 1326 (Colo. 1993). “Although the balancing of public and private interests in arrest and conviction records discussed in Davidson was embodied in statute by section 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1977), the 1977 legislature expanded the scope of persons eligible for the balancing test beyond the facts of…”
E.J.R. v. Dist. Court, 892 P.2d 222 (Colo. 1995). “filed a petition with the Boulder District Court asking that court to seal the criminal justice records of his prior convictions, pursuant to section 24-72-308, 10B C.R.S. (1988) (Sealing Statute).”
M.T. v. People, 275 P.3d 661 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “We hold such sealing is precluded by section 24-72-308@)(c), C.R.S.2009. Accordingly, we reverse an order sealing the records of a criminal case involving petitioner, M.”
People v. Wright, 598 P.2d 157 (Colo. Ct. App. 1979). “However, under § 24-72-308, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Cum. Supp.) Wright need not admit to the fact of his arrest in this instance.”
D.K.B. v. People, 824 P.2d 68 (Colo. Ct. App. 1991).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(a)(D): 1 case
People v. Chamberlin, 74 P.3d 489 (Colo. Ct. App. 2003).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(a)(I): 7 cases
Clark v. People, 221 P.3d 447 (Colo. Ct. App. 2009). “Petitioner, Christopher Clark, appeals the district court's order denying his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2009. We affirm.”
People v. Chamberlin, 74 P.3d 489 (Colo. Ct. App. 2003).
M.T. v. People, 275 P.3d 661 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “We hold such sealing is precluded by section 24-72-308@)(c), C.R.S.2009. Accordingly, we reverse an order sealing the records of a criminal case involving petitioner, M.”
R.J.Z. v. People, 104 P.3d 278 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004). “" Section 24-72-308(1(O(I), CR.S.2003. However, the records are not physically destroyed.”
In re R.C., 309 P.3d 954 (Colo. Ct. App. 2013).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(a)(II): 1 case
Warren v. People, 192 P.3d 477 (Colo. Ct. App. 2008).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(a)(II)(A): 1 case
M.T. v. People, 275 P.3d 661 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “We hold such sealing is precluded by section 24-72-308@)(c), C.R.S.2009. Accordingly, we reverse an order sealing the records of a criminal case involving petitioner, M.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(b): 3 cases
People v. Wright, 598 P.2d 157 (Colo. Ct. App. 1979). “However, under § 24-72-308, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Cum. Supp.) Wright need not admit to the fact of his arrest in this instance.”
In re T.L.M., 39 P.3d 1239 (Colo. Ct. App. 2001).
In re TLM, 39 P.3d 1239 (Colo. Ct. App. 2001).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(c): 7 cases
People v. D.K.B., 843 P.2d 1326 (Colo. 1993). “Although the balancing of public and private interests in arrest and conviction records discussed in Davidson was embodied in statute by section 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1977), the 1977 legislature expanded the scope of persons eligible for the balancing test beyond the facts of…”
M.T. v. People, 2012 CO 11, 269 P.3d 1219. “The Issue 15 Colorado's sealing statute, section 24-72-308, allows the sealing of arrest and criminal records in three instances: (1) when the person was not charged; (2) when the case was completely dismissed; and (3) when the person was acquitted: [Aluy person in interest may…”
Romero v. City of Fountain, 307 P.3d 120 (Colo. Ct. App. 2011).
In re T.L.M., 39 P.3d 1239 (Colo. Ct. App. 2001).
In re R.C., 309 P.3d 954 (Colo. Ct. App. 2013).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(d): 1 case
Clark v. People, 221 P.3d 447 (Colo. Ct. App. 2009). “Petitioner, Christopher Clark, appeals the district court's order denying his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2009. We affirm.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(e): 3 cases
R.J.Z. v. People, 104 P.3d 278 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004). “" Section 24-72-308(1(O(I), CR.S.2003. However, the records are not physically destroyed.”
E.J.R. v. Dist. Court, 892 P.2d 222 (Colo. 1995). “filed a petition with the Boulder District Court asking that court to seal the criminal justice records of his prior convictions, pursuant to section 24-72-308, 10B C.R.S. (1988) (Sealing Statute).”
Warren v. People, 192 P.3d 477 (Colo. Ct. App. 2008).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(1)(g): 1 case
R.J.Z. v. People, 104 P.3d 278 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004). “" Section 24-72-308(1(O(I), CR.S.2003. However, the records are not physically destroyed.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(2)(b)(II): 1 case
Tippett v. Johnson, 742 P.2d 314 (Colo. 1987).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(3): 3 cases
People v. D.K.B., 843 P.2d 1326 (Colo. 1993). “Although the balancing of public and private interests in arrest and conviction records discussed in Davidson was embodied in statute by section 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1977), the 1977 legislature expanded the scope of persons eligible for the balancing test beyond the facts of…”
D.K.B. v. People, 824 P.2d 68 (Colo. Ct. App. 1991).
D.W.M. v. Dist. Court ex rel. Cnty. of Pitkin, 751 P.2d 74 (Colo. Ct. App. 1988).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(3)(a): 3 cases
People v. D.K.B., 843 P.2d 1326 (Colo. 1993). “Although the balancing of public and private interests in arrest and conviction records discussed in Davidson was embodied in statute by section 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1977), the 1977 legislature expanded the scope of persons eligible for the balancing test beyond the facts of…”
E.J.R. v. Dist. Court, 892 P.2d 222 (Colo. 1995). “filed a petition with the Boulder District Court asking that court to seal the criminal justice records of his prior convictions, pursuant to section 24-72-308, 10B C.R.S. (1988) (Sealing Statute).”
People v. Whittle, 628 P.2d 169 (Colo. Ct. App. 1981).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(3)(a)(I): 1 case
Clark v. People, 221 P.3d 447 (Colo. Ct. App. 2009). “Petitioner, Christopher Clark, appeals the district court's order denying his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2009. We affirm.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(3)(b): 1 case
People v. Connors, 230 P.3d 1265 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “§ 24-72-308(3)(b), C.R.S.2009. In contrast, when a record is expunged, it is essentially erased and treated as if it never existed.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(3)(c): 3 cases
v. People, 2020 CO 40, 463 P.3d 254. “3d at 1220 (concluding that a successfully completed and dismissed deferred judgment constitutes a “conviction” for 8 purposes of section 24-72-308(3)(c), C.R.S. (2019), which prohibits the sealing of records “pertaining to a conviction” involving unlawful sexual behavior).”
M.T. v. People, 2012 CO 11, 269 P.3d 1219. “The Issue 15 Colorado's sealing statute, section 24-72-308, allows the sealing of arrest and criminal records in three instances: (1) when the person was not charged; (2) when the case was completely dismissed; and (3) when the person was acquitted: [Aluy person in interest may…”
Peo v. Jefferson, No. 24CA1496 (Colo. Ct. App. Aug. 21, 2025).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(3)(c)(I): 1 case
D.W.M. v. Dist. Court ex rel. Cnty. of Pitkin, 751 P.2d 74 (Colo. Ct. App. 1988).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(3)(d): 1 case
People v. Connors, 230 P.3d 1265 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “§ 24-72-308(3)(b), C.R.S.2009. In contrast, when a record is expunged, it is essentially erased and treated as if it never existed.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(3)(f)(I): 1 case
D.W.M. v. Dist. Court ex rel. Cnty. of Pitkin, 751 P.2d 74 (Colo. Ct. App. 1988).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(4): 1 case
People v. Wright, 598 P.2d 157 (Colo. Ct. App. 1979). “However, under § 24-72-308, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Cum. Supp.) Wright need not admit to the fact of his arrest in this instance.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(5): 1 case
People v. Wright, 598 P.2d 157 (Colo. Ct. App. 1979). “However, under § 24-72-308, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Cum. Supp.) Wright need not admit to the fact of his arrest in this instance.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(6): 1 case
People v. Wright, 598 P.2d 157 (Colo. Ct. App. 1979). “However, under § 24-72-308, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Cum. Supp.) Wright need not admit to the fact of his arrest in this instance.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(8): 1 case
People v. Wright, 598 P.2d 157 (Colo. Ct. App. 1979). “However, under § 24-72-308, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Cum. Supp.) Wright need not admit to the fact of his arrest in this instance.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(8)(a): 2 cases
In re R.C., 309 P.3d 954 (Colo. Ct. App. 2013).
R.J.Z. v. People, 104 P.3d 278 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004). “" Section 24-72-308(1(O(I), CR.S.2003. However, the records are not physically destroyed.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(8)(a)(D): 1 case
Clark v. People, 221 P.3d 447 (Colo. Ct. App. 2009). “Petitioner, Christopher Clark, appeals the district court's order denying his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2009. We affirm.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(8)(a)(I): 1 case
Clark v. People, 221 P.3d 447 (Colo. Ct. App. 2009). “Petitioner, Christopher Clark, appeals the district court's order denying his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2009. We affirm.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(8)(a)(III): 1 case
In re Harte, 2012 COA 183, 337 P.3d 1232.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(8)(c): 2 cases
M.T. v. People, 2012 CO 11, 269 P.3d 1219. “The Issue 15 Colorado's sealing statute, section 24-72-308, allows the sealing of arrest and criminal records in three instances: (1) when the person was not charged; (2) when the case was completely dismissed; and (3) when the person was acquitted: [Aluy person in interest may…”
M.T. v. People, 275 P.3d 661 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “We hold such sealing is precluded by section 24-72-308@)(c), C.R.S.2009. Accordingly, we reverse an order sealing the records of a criminal case involving petitioner, M.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(8)(d): 1 case
R.J.Z. v. People, 104 P.3d 278 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004). “" Section 24-72-308(1(O(I), CR.S.2003. However, the records are not physically destroyed.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(B8)(c): 1 case
M.T. v. People, 275 P.3d 661 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “We hold such sealing is precluded by section 24-72-308@)(c), C.R.S.2009. Accordingly, we reverse an order sealing the records of a criminal case involving petitioner, M.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(l)(a): 5 cases
E.J.R. v. Dist. Court, 892 P.2d 222 (Colo. 1995). “filed a petition with the Boulder District Court asking that court to seal the criminal justice records of his prior convictions, pursuant to section 24-72-308, 10B C.R.S. (1988) (Sealing Statute).”
People v. Bushu, 876 P.2d 106 (Colo. Ct. App. 1994). “Petitioner, Richard Bushu, appeals the denial of his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to § 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1988 Repl. Vol. 10B).”
People v. D.K.B., 843 P.2d 1326 (Colo. 1993). “Although the balancing of public and private interests in arrest and conviction records discussed in Davidson was embodied in statute by section 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1977), the 1977 legislature expanded the scope of persons eligible for the balancing test beyond the facts of…”
Stone v. People, 895 P.2d 1154 (Colo. Ct. App. 1995).
D.K.B. v. People, 824 P.2d 68 (Colo. Ct. App. 1991).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(l)(a)(I): 2 cases
People v. Connors, 230 P.3d 1265 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “§ 24-72-308(3)(b), C.R.S.2009. In contrast, when a record is expunged, it is essentially erased and treated as if it never existed.”
F.M. v. People, 298 P.3d 991 (Colo. Ct. App. 2011). “No Colorado appellate court has addressed whether claim preclusion, formerly termed res judicata, bars a second action under section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2011, seeking to seal the same arrest and criminal records that had been the subject of an earlier action by the same petitioner.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(l)(c): 2 cases
People v. Bushu, 876 P.2d 106 (Colo. Ct. App. 1994). “Petitioner, Richard Bushu, appeals the denial of his petition to seal his criminal records pursuant to § 24-72-308, C.R.S. (1988 Repl. Vol. 10B).”
Harris v. Denver Post Corp., 123 P.3d 1166 (Colo. 2005). “§ 24-72-308. Subject to the exceptions provided by law, the General Assembly has consigned to the custodian of a criminal justice record the authority to exercise its sound discretion in allowing or not allowing inspection.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(l)(e): 2 cases
E.J.R. v. Dist. Court, 892 P.2d 222 (Colo. 1995). “filed a petition with the Boulder District Court asking that court to seal the criminal justice records of his prior convictions, pursuant to section 24-72-308, 10B C.R.S. (1988) (Sealing Statute).”
F.M. v. People, 298 P.3d 991 (Colo. Ct. App. 2011). “No Colorado appellate court has addressed whether claim preclusion, formerly termed res judicata, bars a second action under section 24-72-308, C.R.S.2011, seeking to seal the same arrest and criminal records that had been the subject of an earlier action by the same petitioner.”
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(l)(f)(I): 1 case
MacOn v. Shelby Cnty. Gov't Civil Serv. Merit Bd., 309 S.W.3d 504 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2009).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-72-308(l)(g): 1 case
People v. Connors, 230 P.3d 1265 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “§ 24-72-308(3)(b), C.R.S.2009. In contrast, when a record is expunged, it is essentially erased and treated as if it never existed.”
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