KRDO13 Investigates: Colorado backlog delays sealing of criminal records

Krdo · Apr 15, 2026 · 667 words · By Paige Reynolds

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KRDO13 Investigates: Colorado backlog delays sealing of criminal records COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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KRDO13 Investigates: Colorado backlog delays sealing of criminal records COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) - A growing backlog in Colorado’s criminal record-sealing system is leaving hundreds of thousands of cases waiting to be processed and, in some cases, delaying people’s ability to move on after their cases are dismissed.

Common ground

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is responsible for sealing criminal records, says it is currently working through approximately 430,000 cases that still need to be sealed, including about 314,000 convictions and roughly 116,000…

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Claim 1: “The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is responsible for sealing criminal records, says it is currently working through approximately 430,000 cases that still need to be sealed”

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The provided evidence confirms the existence of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and mentions unrelated issues (cold cases and a DNA scandal), but there is no mention of a 430,000-case backlog for record sealing.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a division of Colorado Department of Public Safety, is a law enforcement agency of the state of Colorado that performs forensic and laboratory services and crim…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Bureau_of_Investigati…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency. An agency of the United States Depart…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Bureau_of_Investigatio…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A state bureau of investigation (SBI) is a state-level detective agency in the United States. They are plainclothes agencies that usually investigate criminal cases involving the state and/or multiple…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_bureau_of_investigation

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Claim 2: “and 45,910 so far in 2025–2026”

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No evidence was provided for this claim.

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Claim 3: “Colorado lawmakers passed multiple bipartisan laws aimed at making record sealing more accessible.”

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The search results provide general information about Colorado's landscape, tourism, and history, but do not mention any bipartisan laws regarding record sealing.

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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado

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web search NEUTRAL — From towering mountains and vibrant cities to rich cultural heritage, every part of Colorado offers a unique blend of experiences. Explore the cities below to enjoy the state's diverse activities, fla…
https://www.colorado.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Colorado, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. Colorado’s history is written in the names of its cities, towns, mou…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Colorado-state

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Claim 4: “including about 314,000 convictions and roughly 116,000 non-convictions, such as dismissed cases.”

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The evidence provided is irrelevant, discussing YouTube videos, general conviction totals, and the geography of Great Britain. There is no data regarding the breakdown of the CBI's record-sealing backlog.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — CBI may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBI

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the domestic crime investigating agency of India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Original…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bureau_of_Investigatio…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nerariyan CBI (transl. To know the truth CBI) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language mystery film directed and produced by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy. The fourth installment in the franchise of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerariyan_CBI

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Claim 5: “CBI says its team of about 15 employees is responsible for handling the workload”

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The evidence discusses record sealing in Arizona, a case lookup tool, and an Indian CBI investigation. There is no information regarding the staffing levels of the Colorado CBI's record-sealing team.

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web search NEUTRAL — Arizona criminal record sealing gives eligible people a path to reduce the public impact of an old case.How do you file a petition to seal a record? Filing for Arizona record sealing usually starts in…
https://oliversonlaw.com/arizona-criminal-record-sealing-gui…

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web search NEUTRAL — Employment Screening. Employers use criminal case lookup tools to screen job applicants. This helps ensure workplace safety and meet legal requirements. Most employers get consent before conducting a …
https://fredericksburg.criminalcaselookup.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — During its initial investigation, the CBI questioned the engineer at an undisclosed location. Following their visit to Balasore on June 16, the CBI team returned on Monday and sealed the engineer's re…
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/odisha-train-tragedy-c…

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Claim 6: “Those changes shifted the process from one in which individuals had to file paperwork themselves to one in which the state automatically seals eligible records.”

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The evidence provided is general information about Colorado and does not address changes in the record-sealing process or automatic sealing laws.

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Claim 7: “The agency says it is on pace to complete about 60,000 cases this fiscal year.”

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Claim 8: “According to state data, the number of seal orders has more than doubled since 2021 - increasing from about 10,800 cases that year to more than 50,000 annually in recent years.”

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The evidence consists solely of dictionary definitions for the word 'annual' and does not provide any state data on record seal orders in Colorado.

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · The meaning of ANNUAL is covering the period of a year. How to use annual in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annual

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web search NEUTRAL — ANNUAL definition: of, for, or pertaining to a year; yearly. See examples of annual used in a sentence.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/annual

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web search NEUTRAL — ANNUAL definition: 1. happening once every year: 2. relating to a period of one year: 3. a book or magazine…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/annual

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Claim 9: “CBI reports it has completed: 10,826 seals in fiscal year 2023–2024”

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The evidence discusses US Treasury revenue, a movie, and a BYD car. There is no mention of CBI record seal statistics for fiscal year 2023-2024.

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web search NEUTRAL — Fiscal year-to-date (since October --) total updated monthly using the Monthly Treasury Statement (MTS) dataset. Compared to the federal revenue of $-- for the same period last year (--) federal reven…
https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/gover…

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web search NEUTRAL — Director: Rosswil Hilario. Starring: Nika Madrid, Joni McNab, Rico Barrera and others.
https://vmx.to/movies/cuatro-2023/

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web search NEUTRAL — Dünyanın en büyük elektrikli otomobil üreticisi Çinli BYD, Türkiye’de ALJ Grubu distribütörlüğünde yollara çıkmaya hazırlanıyor. Kasım ayından itibaren BYD’n...
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Claim 10: “25,729 in 2024–2025”

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The evidence discusses offroad equipment, a recovery model, and corporate interiors. There is no mention of CBI record seal statistics for 2024-2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — CBI Offroad is the place to go for your ideal vehicle fabrications. We make high-quality armor for Toyota, Chevy, Tacoma, & other rides. Shop your build today!
https://cbioffroadfab.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — CBI’s recovery model embraces the full continuum of medical services, substance abuse and mental health treatments, crisis and inpatient services, support for women and children, homeless outreach, ho…
https://communitybridgesinc.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — CBI - Corporate Business Interiors - The CBI Difference/Why CBI? CBI-Corporate Business Interiors, Inc Watch on 40 years of operational excellence and knowledgeable teams, set us apart. It's not just …
https://cbihq.com/

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