What Is Post-Conviction Relief in Colorado?

Imagine spending decades in a cell for a crime you didn’t commit, or feeling the overwhelming burden of a criminal record that prevents you from being with your family, holding a good job, or starting anew. For many in Colorado, a criminal conviction means...

Rule 35(c) Postconviction Relief in Colorado. When a person is convicted of a crime in Colorado, the criminal case may not be entirely over. If there are concerns about the fairness of the trial, the effectiveness of the defense, or the discovery of new...