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| Clearance policy overview | Records relating to arrest and court proceedings can be expunged by the court following dismissal pursuant to deferred adjudication in a first controlled substance possession case. 9 GCA § 67.412. | Records relating to an arrest that does not result in conviction can be expunged by the attorney general. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 831-3.2(a). | A record relating to a first conviction for driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol while under the age of 21 can be expunged by the court once the petitioner reaches 21, if the petitioner has had no subsequent alcohol or drug related law enforcement contacts. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291E-64(e). | Records relating to specified first or second drug offense convictions can be expunged by the court following the successful completion of a drug treatment program and probation. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-622.5(4). | Records relating to prostitution and related convictions under sections 712-1200, 712-1206, or 712-1207 can be vacated by the court if there is no subsequent conviction within 3 years after the original conviction. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1209.6(1). | Records related to a felony that did not result in conviction because of a voluntary plea of guilty or nolo contendere prior to trial, may be expunged upon application to the court, one year from the discharge. HRS § 853-1. | Records of a case dismissed after discharge and dismissal of the charge against the defendant in the case of a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea, in accordance with chapter 853, can be expunged by the attorney general one year after discharge and dismissal. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 831-3.2(a)(5). | Records of a prostitution case dismissed following successful completion of pre-adjudication probation may be expunged by the attorney general three years after discharge and dismissal. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1200(4)(c). | Records of a case dismissed after the successful completion of pre-adjudication probation for a first drug offense under section 712-1255 can be expunged by the court if the person was not over the age of 20 at the time of the offense. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1256. | Upon application, records relating to a wrongful conviction are expunged by the attorney general immediately. HRS § 831-3.2. | A record relating to a juvenile arrest for a matter under family court jurisdiction can be expunged if the matter was not referred to the prosecuting attorney or the family court, and the person was not counseled and released by police. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a). | A record relating to a juvenile arrest for a matter under family court jurisdiction can be expunged if the matter was not referred to the prosecuting attorney or the family court and the person was counseled, released by the police, and is now an adult. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a). | A record relating to a juvenile arrest for a matter under family court jurisdiction can be expunged if the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney or the family court and the person was not adjudicated responsible by the court. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a). | A record relating to a juvenile arrest for a matter under family court jurisdiction can be expunged if the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney or the family court and the matter was dismissed with prejudice. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a). | Records relating to a petty misdemeanor or violation arrest that does not result in a conviction because of bail forfeiture can be expunged by the attorney general five years after the arrest or citation. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 831-3.2(a)(2). | Records relating to a conviction for underage alcohol offenses can be expunged by the court two years after the conviction if the petitioner has no other convictions, other than local traffic violations or simple misdemeanor motor vehicle violations, within the two-year period. Iowa Code § 123.47(8). | Records relating to an adjudication of delinquency, except felonies or aggravated misdemeanors if committed by an adult, can be sealed after two years have passed since the last official action or the person has turned 18 years old, whichever is later, so long as the person is not subject to a disqualifying event. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(a). | Records relating to an adjudication that, if committed by an adult, would be considered an aggravated misdemeanor or a felony can be sealed upon petition after two years have passed since the last official action or the person has turned 18 years old, whichever is later, so long as the person is not subject to a disqualifying event and that the sealing is in the best interest of the person and the public. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(b). | Records relating to a complaint or petition alleging delinquency that did not result in an adjudication will be sealed upon application. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(a). | Records of conviction for consumption of alcohol or intoxication in public places can be expunged by the court two years after the conviction, if the person has no other criminal convictions other than local traffic violations or simple misdemeanor motor vehicle violations during that time. Iowa Code § 123.46(6). |
| Ineligible Category or Citation | This provision applies only to controlled substance possession, excluding methamphetamine. 9 GCA §§ 67.412, 67.412.1. | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 831-3.2(a) for list of ineligibles. Persons acquitted by reason of mental disease or defect and those whose conviction was not obtained because they fled the jurisdiction are ineligible for expungement. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 831-3.2(a).. | See section 291E-64(b) and (e) f for eligibility. | See section 706-622.5(1) for offenses eligible for probation and substance abuse treatment. | See section 712-1209.6(1)section for offenses that are ineligible to be vacated. | See HRS § 831-3.2(a) for a list of ineligible offenses. | See section 853-4(a) for offenses ineligible for deferred adjudication. | See section 853-4(a) for ineligible offenses. | See sections 712-1255(1) and 712-1256(1) for offenses eligible for deferral. | See HRS § 831-3.2(a) for list of ineligible offenses. | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for ineligible offenses. | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for ineligible offenses. | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for ineligible offenses. | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for ineligible offenses. | This section applies only to petty misdemeanors and violations. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 831-3.2(a)(2). | This section applies only to violations of section Iowa Code § 123.47 and similar local offenses. | A person is ineligible for sealing under this section if the person: (1) Under the age of 18 and less than two years have elapsed since the last official action in the person's case; (2) has been subsequently convicted of a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudicated a delinquent child for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; (3) has a proceeding pending seeking conviction for a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudication for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; (4) was placed on youthful offender status, transferred back to district court after the youthful offender's eighteenth birthday, and sentenced for the offense which precipitated the youthful offender placement; or (5) was adjudicated delinquent of operating while under the influence. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(a). | A person is ineligible for sealing under this section if the person: (1)The person is under the age of 18 and less than two years have elapsed since the last official action in the person's case; (2) has been subsequently convicted of a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudicated a delinquent child for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; or (3) has a proceeding pending seeking conviction for a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudication for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(b). | A person is ineligible for sealing under this section if the person: (1) Is under the age of 18 and less than two years have elapsed since the last official action in the person's case; (2) has been subsequently convicted of a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudicated a delinquent child for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; (3) has a proceeding pending seeking conviction for a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudication for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; (4) was placed on youthful offender status, transferred back to district court after the youthful offender's eighteenth birthday, and sentenced for the offense which precipitated the youthful offender placement; or (5) was adjudicated delinquent of operating while under the influence. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(a). | Applies only to the offenses specified in Iowa Code section Iowa Code § 123.46. |
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| Waiting Periods | There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period. | The written request can be submitted at any time. | The petition can be filed after petitioner reaches the age of 21. | The petition can be filed any time after the successful completion of treatment. | There is a three-year waiting period. | There is a 1-year waiting period. | The petition can be filed one year after discharge and dismissal. | The petition can be filed three years after discharge and dismissal. | The petition can be filed at any time after discharge and dismissal. | There is no waiting period. | The written request can be filed at any time. | The petition can be filed upon the juvenile reaching the age of 18. | The written application can be made at any time. . | The written application can be made at any time after the matter is dismissed with prejudice. | The petition can be filed five years after the arrest or citation. | The petition can be filed two years after the date of conviction. | The petition can be filed any time after the person turns 18 years old and at least two years have elapsed since the last official action in their case. | The petition can be filed any time after the person turns 18 years old and at least two years have elapsed since the last official action in their case. | The petition can be filed any time after the person turns 18 years old and at least two years have elapsed since the last official action in their case. Iowa Code § 232.150(1). | The petition can be filed two years after the conviction. |
| Fees | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | See HRS § 853-1(b) for language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language about fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding fees. |
| Effect | The person is restored to pre-arrest status and need not disclose the arrest or charge in response to any inquiry. 9 GCA § 67.412(b). | The petitioner is treated as not having been arrested and law enforcement records are made confidential. The expungement certificate authorizes the petitioner to say that they have no record regarding the specific arrest, whether or not under oath. Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 831-3.2(b)-(e). | There is no statutory language regarding effect. | There is no statutory language regarding effect. | The conviction is vacated. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1209.6(2). | The petitioner is treated as not having been arrested and law enforcement records are made confidential. The expungement certificate authorizes the petitioner to say that he or she has no record regarding the specific arrest, whether or not under oath. HRS § 831-3.2 | The petitioner is treated as not having been arrested and law enforcement records are made confidential. The expungement certificate authorizes the petitioner to say that they have no record regarding the specific arrest, whether or not under oath. Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 831-3.2(b)-(e). | The petitioner is treated as not having been arrested and law enforcement records are made confidential. The expungement certificate authorizes the petitioner to say that they have no record regarding the specific arrest, whether or not under oath. Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 831-3.2(b)-(e). | The petitioner is restored to the status occupied before arrest or indictment. They do not need to acknowledge the arrest or case. Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 712-1256 (3), (4). | The petitioner is treated as not having been arrested and law enforcement records are made confidential. The expungement certificate authorizes the petitioner to say that he or she has no record regarding the specific arrest, whether or not under oath. HRS § 831-3.2(b)-(e). | Upon the entry of an expungement order, the person can respond to any question or inquiry, whether or not under oath, that they have no record regarding the specific arrest that was expunged. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(c)(2)(A). "Expunge" means a process defined by agency policy in which records are segregated and kept confidential, or destroyed. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(e). | Upon the entry of an expungement order, the person can respond to any question or inquiry, whether or not under oath, that they have no record regarding the specific arrest that was expunged. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(c)(2)(A). "Expunge" means a process defined by agency policy in which records are segregated and kept confidential, or destroyed. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(e). | Upon the entry of an expungement order, the person can respond to any question or inquiry, whether or not under oath, that they have no record regarding the specific arrest that was expunged. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(c)(2)(A). Expunge means a process defined by agency policy in which records are segregated and kept confidential, or destroyed. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(e). | Upon the entry of an expungement order, the person can respond to any question or inquiry, whether or not under oath, that they have no record regarding the specific arrest that was expunged. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(c)(2)(A). Expunge means a process defined by agency policy in which records are segregated and kept confidential, or destroyed. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(e). | The petitioner is treated as not having been arrested and law enforcement records are made confidential. The expungement certificate authorizes the petitioner to say that they have no record regarding the specific arrest, whether or not under oath. Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 831-3.2(b)-(e). | The record is removed from the criminal history files maintained by the Department of Public Safety and is not considered a prior offense for purposes of enhancement under subsection 4 or under a local ordinance. Iowa Code § 123.47(8). | All index references to sealed records are deleted. Iowa Code § 232.150(4). The sealed records are no longer deemed to exist as a matter of law, and the juvenile court and any other agency or person who received notice and a copy of the sealing order reply to an inquiry that no such records exist. Inspection of the record is by court order only, and limited to the subject person and those conducting bona fide research. Iowa Code § 232.150(5). | All index references to sealed records are deleted. Iowa Code § 232.150(4)(b). The sealed records are no longer be deemed to exist as a matter of law, and the juvenile court and any other agency or person who receives notice and a copy of the sealing order shall reply to an inquiry that no such records exist. Inspection of the record is by court order only, and limited to the subject person and those conducting bona fide research. Iowa Code § 232.150(5). | All index references to sealed records are deleted. Iowa Code § 232.150(4)(b). The sealed records are no longer be deemed to exist as a matter of law, and the juvenile court and any other agency or person who receives notice and a copy of the sealing order shall reply to an inquiry that no such records exist. Inspection of the record is by court order only, and limited to the subject person and those conducting bona fide research. Iowa Code § 232.150(5). | The record of conviction is removed from the criminal history data files. Iowa Code § 123.46. |
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