Defendants (or their attorneys) must file a motion to reconsider their sentence in writing to the court that sentenced them. This motion can include evidence that did not exist during the original sentencing hearing in the Colorado court. The judge then may hold a hearing on the motion. This is where the defense attorney and the prosecution argue for and against the motion, respectively. But the judge can also decide to rule on the motion without holding a court hearing. Note that the deadline for filing a motion to reconsider the sentence turns on whether the defendant is appealing the trial verdict. If there is no appeal, the defendant has 126 days after the sentence to file the motion. If the defendant is appealing, then the defendant has 126 days after the appellate court's decision. Defendants may not appeal a case and file a motion to reconsider a sentence simultaneously. If this happens, the motion to reconsider will become moot.