If you are convicted of a crime, you will face certain penalties imposed by the court such as jail time, probation, fines, etc. Your conviction may also bring about additional consequences other than penalties imposed by the court. For example, you may not be eligible for certain public benefits or housing, or may impact your immigration status. These additional consequences are known as “collateral consequences”.
A collateral consequence does not include imprisonment, probation, parole, supervised release, forfeiture, restitution, fine, assessment, costs or prosecution, or a restraint or sanction on your driving privilege.
These standard instructions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice about your case. If you choose to represent yourself, you are bound by the same rules and procedures as an attorney.
The Colorado Judicial Branch website for relief from Collateral Consequences (non-court consequences):
Colorado Judicial Branch – Relief from Collateral Consequences
Additional Information:
The Office of the Colorado Public Defender websites for Consequences of Conviction:
Office of the Colorado Public Defender – Consequences of Conviction
Office of the Colorado Public Defender – Consequences of Adjudication
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