Colorado · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Colorado?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Colorado?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Colorado, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- Not available: Colorado's conviction-sealing law does not apply to convictions for DUI, DUI per se or DWAI under § 42-4-1301(1) or (2)
Expungement or Sealing in Colorado
Not available: Colorado's conviction-sealing law does not apply to convictions for DUI, DUI per se or DWAI under § 42-4-1301(1) or (2)
Rules in Colorado
C.R.S. § 24-72-706(2)(a)(III) excludes these convictions from sealing
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Colorado
Colorado counts prior DUI, DUI per se and DWAI convictions regardless of when they occurred, for both repeat-offense sentencing and the felony rule. A prior less than 5 years old also removes most sentencing alternatives during the mandatory jail term.C.R.S. §§ 42-4-1307(5), (6), (9); 42-4-1301(1)(a)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Colorado)
More on DUI Law in Colorado
See the full overview of DUI laws in Colorado and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Colorado law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Colorado can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Colorado?
Not available: Colorado's conviction-sealing law does not apply to convictions for DUI, DUI per se or DWAI under § 42-4-1301(1) or (2)