HB 17-1360

HB 17-1360, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, allows people with certain criminal records to have their minor offenses sealed even if they had another non-felony conviction within the last three years. To qualify, this subsequent offense must not involve domestic violence, unlawful sexual behavior, or child abuse, and the person cannot have any other convictions for ten years after that second offense. This change makes it easier for some individuals with criminal records to clear their backgrounds, helping them find jobs and housing more easily.

Official Summary

Under current law, a defendant may petition a court to have a municipal offense or petty offense sealed if the person was not charged or convicted of another crime within 3 years after the discharge of the municipal or petty offense. The bill allows sealing of a municipal offense that did not involve domestic violence or a petty offense if the person had a single nonfelony conviction that did not involve domestic violence, unlawful sexual behavior, or child abuse during that 3-year period and no other convictions for 10 years after the subsequent offense. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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