Records relating to a first-time underage possession or consumption of alcohol case that is dismissed upon successful completion of a deferred judgement, diversion, or court-ordered substance use education program and for which all fines and feeds have been paid pursuant to section 18-13-122(4)(a) are immediately sealed by the court. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-13-122(13)(a). (Cannot link directly to statutes.)
Ineligible Category or Citation
This section applies only to first-time convictions of underage possession or consumption of alcohol pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-13-122(3).
Procedure General
The procedure is automatic.
Fees
There are no filing fees.
Effect
The case is sealed and a copy of the sealing order is provided to the underage person and the prosecutor for distribution to all law enforcement agencies. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-13-122(13).
Waiting Periods
The case is sealed immediately upon dismissal.
