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| Clearance policy overview | Records relating to a misdemeanor conviction can be expunged by the court after eight years, provided the person: (1) has not previously requested expungement under this section; (2) has no pending criminal charges; (3) has received no more than two deferred judgments; (4) and has paid all restitution, court costs, fees, and other financial obligations ordered by the court. Iowa Code § 901C.3. | Records relating to a case that was dismissed after the petitioner's successful completion of a term of probation are expunged. Iowa Code §§§ 907.3(1), 907.4, 907.9(4)(b). | A conviction for a vehicle and traffic violation that resulted from the fraudulent use of the petitioner's name or identification can be set aside by the court within one year of discovery. If the conviction is set aside, the court must expunge the record. Iowa Code § 321.200A(2). | The record of a criminal case can be expunged by the court 180 days after acquittal or dismissal. Iowa Code § 901C.2(2)(a)(1). | Criminal history records and fingerprints may be expunged by the state police, and the associated court file may be sealed, when charges are not filed within one year of arrest or summons, when all charges are dismissed, or when a person is acquitted. Idaho Code § 67-3004(10). | Records relating to an arrest for prostitution under section 18-5613 or other offenses that did not result in conviction and were the result of acts induced by human traffickers may be expunged by the court two years after the date of arrest. Idaho Code § 67-3014. | A record relating to certain felony offenses or certain offenses for which a juvenile was committed to the department of juvenile corrections can be expunged if the court finds that the petitioner has been held accountable, is developing the life skills necessary to become a contributing member of the community, and that the expungement of the petitioner's record will not compromise public safety. Idaho Code Ann. §§ 20-525A(1), (5). | A record relating to a misdemeanor that did not result in the juvenile being committed to the department of juvenile corrections can be expunged if the court finds that the petitioner has been held accountable, is developing the life skills necessary to become a contributing member of the community, and that the expungement of the petitioner's record will not compromise public safety. Idaho Code Ann. §§ 20-525A(2), (5). | A record relating to a charge where the prosecuting attorney elected to utilize the diversion process or the court ordered an informal adjustment can be expunged if the court finds that the petitioner has been held accountable, is developing the life skills necessary to become a contributing member of the community, and that the expungement of the petitioner's record will not compromise public safety. Idaho Code Ann. §§ 20-525A(3), (5). | Records relating to a conviction for prostitution under section 18-5613, or other offenses that were the result of acts induced by human traffickers, can be vacated by the court and expunged if filed within a reasonable time after conviction. Idaho Code § 67-3014(2), (4). | A person required to register as a sex offender under Idaho Code § 18-8304 may petition to be released from the duty to register and to have their record expunged from the central registry, unless the petitioner is a recidivist, has been convicted of an aggravated offense, or has been designated as a violent sexual predator. Idaho Code § 18-8310 (1). | Records of arrests and charges not initiated by an arrest resulting in acquittal, dismissal, or release without charging can be sealed by the court. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(c)(2)(A), (B). | Records of arrests and charges not initiated by an arrest that resulted in acquittal, dismissal, or release without charging can be expunged by the court. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(b)(1). | Records relating to a successful termination of an order of supervision will be expunged within 60 business days. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(0.2)(a). | Records relating to a misdemeanor or felony conviction can be sealed by the court three years after sentence completion, or immediately upon sentence completion if the person has attained a specified educational goal. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(c). | A record relating to certain juvenile delinquency adjudications will be expunged two years after the case is closed, so long as the person is not subject to a disqualifying event. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(0.3)(a). | A record relating to an arrest for which no petition for delinquency was filed can be expunged upon petition at any time following the decision not to file charges. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1)(a). | Records relating to charges dismissed without a finding of delinquency can be expunged upon petition at any time following the dismissal of the petition(s). 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1), (a-5). | Records relating to charges for which a person was found not delinquent can be expunged upon petition at any time following the dismissal of the delinquency petition(s). 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1)(b). | Records relating to a matter where the minor was placed under supervision and successfully completed their term can be expunged immediately upon petition. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1)(c). |
| Ineligible Category or Citation | See Iowa Code § 901C.3(2). | Offenses ineligible for deferred judgment are included in Iowa Code section 907.3(1)(a), (2)(a), and (3). | This section applies only to scheduled traffic violations under Iowa Code § 321.200A(2). | All public offenses defined under section 692.1 are eligible for expungement. Records relating to arrests dismissed pursuant to a deferred judgment under section 907.9 are not eligible for expungement under this section. See Iowa Code § 901C.2. | There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses. | Offenses for which a defense of coercion would not be available. Idaho Code § 67-3014(2). | Certain serious offenses are ineligible for expungement. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(4). Petitioner cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor wherein violence toward another person was attempted or committed since the termination of the court's jurisdiction or his release from the juvenile correctional center. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5). Petitioner cannot have any proceeding pending or being instituted against him involving a felony or misdemeanor wherein violence toward another person was attempted or committed. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5). | Certain serious offenses are ineligible for expungement. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(4). Petitioner cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor wherein violence toward another person was attempted or committed since the termination of the court's jurisdiction or his release from the juvenile correctional center. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5). Petitioner cannot have any proceeding pending or being instituted against him involving a felony or misdemeanor wherein violence toward another person was attempted or committed. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5). | Certain serious offenses are ineligible for expungement. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(4). Petitioner cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor wherein violence toward another person was attempted or committed since the termination of the court's jurisdiction or his release from the juvenile correctional center. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5). Petitioner cannot have any proceeding pending or being instituted against him involving a felony or misdemeanor wherein violence toward another person was attempted or committed. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5). | Offenses for which a defense of coercion would not be available are ineligible. Idaho Code § 67-3014(2). Relief is not available under this section if petitioner raised the affirmative defense of coercion at trial and was convicted. Idaho Code § 67-3014(3). | A person convicted of any aggravated offense listed in Idaho Code § 18-8303(1) is ineligible for relief under this section. | Minor traffic offenses, unless released without charge. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(a)(3)(B). | Minor traffic offenses, unless released without charge. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(a)(3)(B). | No statutory language regarding ineligible offenses. | See ineligible offenses in 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(a)(3). | The person is ineligible for expungement under this section if the person has: (a) pending delinquency or criminal proceedings, or (b) a subsequent delinquency adjudication or criminal conviction. Numerous offenses are not eligible for expungement under this section. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(0.3)(a). | The record will be ineligible for expungement under this section if that person's record is otherwise eligible for expungement under subsections (0.1), (0.2), or (0.3). 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1). | The record will be ineligible for expungement under this section if that person's record is otherwise eligible for expungement under subsections (0.1), (0.2), or (0.3). 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1). | The record will be ineligible for expungement under this section if that person's record is otherwise eligible for expungement under subsections (0.1), (0.2), or (0.3). 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1). | The record will be ineligible for expungement under this section if that person's record is otherwise eligible for expungement under subsections (0.1), (0.2), or (0.3). 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1). |
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| Waiting Periods | The petition can be filed eight years after conviction if all legal financial obligations are paid. | The record is expunged upon the dismissal of the charge. | The petition must be filed within one year of discovery of the conviction. | The application can be filed 180 days after acquittal or dismissal. | The written request can be submitted immediately following dismissal or acquittal or one year after an arrest if charges are not filed. | The petition can be filed after two years from the arrest. | The petition can be filed five years from the date of termination of the continuing jurisdiction of the court, or, in case the juvenile offender was committed to the juvenile correctional center, five years from the date of his release from the juvenile correctional center, or after reaching age 18 years, whichever occurs last. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(1). | The petition can be filed one year from the date of termination of the continuing jurisdiction of the court or after the juvenile reaches age 18, whichever occurs later. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(2). | The petition can be filed one year from the date of termination of the continuing jurisdiction of the court or after the juvenile reaches age 18, whichever occurs later. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(3). | There is no waiting period. The petition must be filed within a reasonable time after the conviction. | There is a 10-year waiting period. | The petition can be filed any time following acquittal, dismissal, or release without charging. | The petition can be filed at any time following acquittal, dismissal, or release without charging. | The records should be expunged within 60 business days of the dismissal. | The petition can be filed three years after sentence completion. If the petitioner has attained a specified educational goal during their sentence, the record can be sealed immediately upon sentence completion. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(c)(2)(D), (c)(3)(C), (c)(3)(E). | The records should be expunged two years after the case was closed. | A petition can be filed at any time. | A petition can be filed at any time following the dismissal of the petition. | A petition can be filed at any time following the dismissal of the charges. | A petition can be filed at any time following the successful termination of supervision. |
| Fees | All restitution, court costs, fees, and other financial obligations ordered by the court must be paid. Iowa Code § 901C.3(1)(d). | There is no statutory language regarding a fee for expungement. All legal financial obligations must have been paid. Iowa Code § 907.9(4)(b). | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is no statutory language regarding a fee for expungement. All legal financial obligations must have been met. See, Iowa Code § 901C.2(2)(a)(2). | 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 a fee, unless the petitioner qualifies for a fee waiver. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(1), (1.5), (10). | There is a fee, unless the petitioner qualifies for a fee waiver. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(1), (1.5), (10). | There is no statutory language regarding fees. | There is a fee, unless the petitioner qualifies for a fee waiver. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(1), (1.5), (10). | 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 expunged record is a confidential court record exempt from public access, and the record of conviction is removed from the criminal history data files maintained by the department of public safety. Iowa Code § 901C.3(4),(5). | Court record of the case is confidential and exempt from public access. Iowa Code §§ 907.4, 907.9(4)(b). | The record is expunged and any administrative sanction imposed as a result of the conviction is rescinded. Iowa Code § 321.200A(3). | Court records of the case are confidential and exempt from public access. Iowa Code §§ 901C.2(b)(3), 907.1. | The fingerprint and criminal history records will be expunged by state police. Idaho Code § 67-3004(10). | The arrest is considered not to have occurred, and the person can so swear under oath. Records that were expunged will not be used against the person for any purpose. All the expungement proceedings are sealed. Idaho Code § 67-3014(11)-(14). | The expungement order seals all records in the custody of the court and all such records in the custody of any other agency or officials, including law enforcement investigatory reports and fingerprint records. All references to the matter will be removed from all indexes and from all other records available to the public. Upon the entry of the order, the proceedings in the petitioner's case will be deemed as never to have occurred and the petitioner can properly reply accordingly upon any inquiry in the matter. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5); Idaho Juv. R. 28(d),(e). | The expungement order seals all records in the custody of the court and all such records in the custody of any other agency or officials, including law enforcement investigatory reports and fingerprint records. All references to the matter will be removed from all indexes and from all other records available to the public. Upon the entry of the order, the proceedings in the petitioner's case will be deemed as never to have occurred and the petitioner can properly reply accordingly upon any inquiry in the matter. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5), Idaho Juv. R. 28(d),(e). | The expungement order seals all records in the custody of the court and all such records in the custody of any other agency or official, including law enforcement investigatory reports and fingerprint records. All references to the matter will be removed from all indexes and from all other records available to the public. Upon the entry of the order, the proceedings in the petitioner's case will be deemed as never to have occurred and the petitioner can properly reply accordingly upon any inquiry in the matter. Idaho Code Ann. § 20-525A(5), Idaho Juv. R. 28(d),(e). | The person is deemed as never having been arrested, prosecuted or convicted for the expunged charges, and the person can so swear under oath. Records that were expunged will not be used against the person for any purpose. All the expungement proceedings are sealed. Idaho Code § 67-3014(11)-(14). | An order under this section releases the petition from the duty to register as a sex offender and may, at the court's discretion, expunge petitioner's records from the central sex offender registry. Idaho Code § 18-8310 (1), (5). | The records are made unavailable unless requested by court order, and the petitioner's name is obliterated from the official index. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(a)(1)(K). In response to an inquiry from anyone not authorized to access records, an agency is to reply as if no record ever existed. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(9)(C). | Arrest records are destroyed or returned to the person, and the court records are impounded. Law enforcement agencies and the court will reply to inquiries as if no record ever existed. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(9). | The Illinois State Police and all law enforcement agencies within the State shall automatically expunge, on or before January 1 of each year, except as described in paragraph (c) of subsection (0.1), all juvenile law enforcement records relating to events of the offense. 705 ILCS 405/5-915. | The records are made unavailable unless requested by court order, and the petitioner's name is obliterated from the official index. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(a)(1)(K). In response to any inquiry from anyone not authorized to access records, an agency is to reply as if no record ever existed. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(9)(C). The Illinois State Police can release sealed felony conviction records to entities required or authorized by federal or state law. 20 ILCS 2630/13, 20 ILCS 2605/2605-315, et. seq. | The Illinois State Police and all law enforcement agencies within the State shall automatically expunge, on or before January 1 of each year, except as described in paragraph (c) of subsection (0.1), all juvenile law enforcement records relating to events of the offense. 705 ILCS 405/5-915. | If the petitioner qualifies for expungement, the court shall order the expungement of all records in the possession of the Illinois State Police, the clerk of the circuit court, and law enforcement agencies relating to the incident. For information about the effect of expungement, see 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1). | If the petitioner qualifies for expungement, the court shall order the expungement of all records in the possession of the Illinois State Police, the clerk of the circuit court, and law enforcement agencies relating to the incident. For information about the effect of expungement, see 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1). | If the petitioner qualifies for expungement, the court shall order the expungement of all records in the possession of the Illinois State Police, the clerk of the circuit court, and law enforcement agencies relating to the incident. For information about the effect of expungement, see 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1). | If the petitioner qualifies for expungement, the court shall order the expungement of all records in the possession of the Illinois State Police, the clerk of the circuit court, and law enforcement agencies relating to the incident. For information about the effect of expungement, see 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1). |
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