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Clearance policy overview	Records of certain felony convictions can be expunged by the court seven years after sentence completion. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.140(5)(1).	Records relating to a conviction for prostitution where the defendant was under age 18 or acting under coercion can be expunged immediately by the court. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.131.	A first time conviction under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 311.325 for purchase or possession of alcohol while under 21 years old may be expunged one year after the petitioner turns 21, provided the petitioner has not been convicted of any other alcohol-related offenses, has not had any alcohol-related enforcement contacts as defined in section 302.525, and is not licensed as a commercial motor vehicle driver. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 311.326.	Records relating to an arrest, charge, or conviction in a case involving stolen or mistaken identity can be expunged by the court immediately. Mo. Rev. Stat. §§575.120, 610.145.	Records of a case resulting in nolle prosequi, dismissal, acquittal, or suspension of sentence are confidential, with certain exceptions. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.105.	Records relating to a delinquency adjudication can be expunged by the court after five years or after the petitioner reaches age eighteen, whichever occurs last, so long as the person is not subject to a disqualifying event. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(a). (Cannot link directly to statutes.)	If a juvenile case does not proceed to adjudication, a record relating to the case can be expunged as set forth in section 5173(c). 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(d). (Cannot link directly to statutes.)	Records relating to arrest and court proceedings can be expunged by the court upon dismissal following deferred adjudication in a first controlled substance possession case. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 4116. (Cannot link directly to statutes.)	A judgment of conviction can be vacated and deemed not to exist upon successful completion of a period of probation with suspended sentence. 6 CMC § 4113(k). (Cannot link directly to statutes.)	Records relating to a conviction under this act can be vacated by the court if it finds that the defendant's participation in the offense was the result of being a victim of human trafficking. Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-54.6(5).	Records relating to a first-time misdemeanor conviction that is not a traffic violation can be expunged by the court after sentence completion. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71(1).	Records relating to a first-time misdemeanor offense conviction in a municipal court can be expunged if the petitioner was under 23 years old at the time of the conviction. Miss. Code Ann. § 21-23-7(7).	Records relating to matters that the youth court dismissed or set aside may be sealed. Miss.Code Ann. § 43-21-263(1)(b), (c).	Records relating to any youth court matters can be sealed so long as the person has reached 20 years of age. Miss. Code Ann. § 43-21-263(1)(a).	Records relating to any youth court matters can be destroyed. Miss. Code Ann. § 43-21-265.	Records relating to one qualifying felony conviction can be expunged by the court five years after sentence completion. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71(2)(a).	Records relating to misdemeanor convictions can be expunged by the municipal court two years after the last conviction upon a showing of rehabilitation and good conduct. Miss. Code Ann. § 21-23-7(6).	Records relating to a conviction for purchasing or possessing alcohol under age 21 can be expunged by the court one year after sentence completion. Miss. Code Ann. § 67-3-70(6).	Records relating to a first-time conviction for driving under the influence can be expunged by the court five years after sentence completion, so long as the petitioner did not have a commercial driver's license or learning permit at the time of the offense. Miss. Code Ann. § 63-11-30(13).	Records of a case dismissed after the successful completion of court-imposed conditions can be expunged by the court. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-15-26.
Ineligible Category or Citation	See section 610.140(2) for offenses ineligible to be expunged.	This section applies only to convictions for prostitution under section 567.020. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.131.	This section applies only to convictions under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 311.325.	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	No offenses are ineligible, but access to the record can vary based on the offense and disposition. R.S.Mo. § 610.105.	The court may not expunge a conviction for any of the following crimes from a juvenile's record: (1) Murder; or (2) Sexual assault as defined in 6 CMC § 1301 or 6 CMC § 1302. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(b). To be eligible for expungement, a person cannot have been convicted of a felony, or of a misdemeanor wherein violence toward another person was attempted or committed since the termination of the court's jurisdiction or the juvenile's release from the juvenile justice center. The person may not have a pending proceeding involving a felony or misdemeanor. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(c).	The court may not expunge a conviction for any of the following crimes from a juvenile's record:(1) Murder; or (2) Sexual assault as defined in 6 CMC § 1301 or 6 CMC § 1302. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(b).To be eligible for expungement, a person cannot have been convicted of a felony, or of a misdemeanor wherein violence toward another person was attempted or committed since the termination of the court's jurisdiction or the juvenile's release from the juvenile justice center. The person may not have a pending proceeding involving a felony or misdemeanor. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(c).	This provision applies only to a first offense for controlled substance possession. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 4116.	Certain violent and sexual offenses are ineligible for vacation. 6 CMC § 4113(m).	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	Traffic violations and offenses related to official duties incurred while petitioner was a public official are ineligible for expungement. Miss. Code Ann. §§ 99-19-71(1), (5).	Traffic violations are ineligible for expungement under this section. Miss. Code Ann. § 21-23-7(7).	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	Except when juvenile criminal history information has been sealed by order of the court, records of sex offenses cannot be destroyed, expunged, purged, or sealed. Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-55.	See Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71(2)(a)(i)-(x), (5).	This section applies to any and all misdemeanor convictions in a municipal court.	This provision applies only to underage alcohol offenses. Miss. Code Ann. § 67-3-70(6).	This provision applies only to driving under the influence. Miss. Code Ann. § 63-11-30(13).	See section 99-15-26(1) for ineligible offenses.
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Waiting Periods	The petition can be filed seven years after sentence completion.	The petition may be filed anytime after disposition of the case.	There is a 1-year waiting period.	The petition can be filed anytime after disposition of the case.	The record can become confidential upon nolle prosequi, dismissal, acquittal, or suspension of sentence.	A petition can be filed five years from the date of termination of the continuing jurisdiction of the court, or after the person turns 18, whichever is later.	A petition can be filed five years from the date of termination of the continuing jurisdiction of the court, or after reaching age 18, whichever occurs last.	There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.	There is no waiting period.	The petition can be filed at any time.	There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.	There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.	The petition can be filed immediately the matter being dismissed or set aside.	The petition can be filed when the person reaches age 20.	There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.	The petition can be filed five years after sentence completion.	The record can be expunged two years after the last conviction.	The petition can be filed one year after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed five years after sentence completion.	There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.
Fees	$250, waivable if the person cannot pay. Mo. Rev. Stat. §488.650.	There is no statutory language on fees.	There is no statutory language on fees.	There is no fee. Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.145(5).	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is no statutory information regarding fees.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	All court-ordered fees must be paid. 6 CMC § 4113.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is a $150 filing fee per petition filed. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-72.	There is a $150 filing fee per petition filed. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-72.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is a $150 filing fee per petition filed. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-72.	There is no statutory language regarding a fee.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect	Expunged record must be disclosed on applications for occupational licenses and with employers in some instances. The person is restored to pre-arrest status and need not disclose information related to the case or expungement, except in legal proceedings and in the circumstances specified in sections 610.140(8)-(10).	The person is restored to the status occupied before arrest and cannot be held guilty of perjury or making a false statement for failure to acknowledge the expunged record. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.131.	The person is restored to pre-arrest status.	A person cannot be held guilty of perjury or making a false statement for failure to acknowledge any expunged records. Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.145(2).	Records are closed to the public but accessible under the circumstances specified in sections 610.105 and 610.120. Closed records need not be disclosed for any purpose, with exceptions. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.110. Knowing violations of sections 610.100, 610.105, 610.106, or 610.120 are class A misdemeanors. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.115.	Upon entry of the expungement order, all records in the petitioner's case in the custody of the court and all such records in the custody of any other agency or official will be sealed; and all references to said adjudication to be removed from all indices and from all other records available to the public. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(c). Once expunged, the proceedings in the petitioner's case will be deemed never to have occurred and the petitioner can properly reply accordingly upon any inquiry in the matter. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(c).	Upon entry of the expungement order, all records in the petitioner's case in the custody of the court and all such records in the custody of any other agency or official will be sealed; and all references to said adjudication to be removed from all indices and from all other records available to the public. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(c). Once expunged, the proceedings in the petitioner's case will be deemed never to have occurred and the petitioner can properly reply accordingly upon any inquiry in the matter. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 5173(c).	The person is restored to pre-arrest status and need not disclose the arrest or charge in response to any inquiry. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 4116.	The conviction is deemed not to exist.	The conviction is vacated. Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-54.6(5).	The person is restored, in the contemplation of the law, to pre-arrest status, with certain exceptions. An employer can ask a prospective employee if they have had a record expunged. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71(3).	The person is restored, in the contemplation of the law, to pre-arrest status, with certain exceptions. An employer can ask a prospective employee if they have had a record expunged. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71(3).	The court may at any time order the unsealing of records involving children.	There is no statutory language on the effect of sealing.	"Destruction" means the physical destruction by means specified by the youth court. Medical and mental health examination records are exempt from destruction. Miss. Code Ann. § 43-21-265.	The person is restored, in the contemplation of the law, to pre-arrest status, with certain exceptions. An employer can ask a prospective employee if they have had a record expunged. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71(3).	The person may lawfully deny any prior convictions. The order of expungement does not apply to the confidential records of law enforcement agencies and has no effect on the driving record of a person. Miss. Code Ann. § 21-23-7(6).	All official records relating to the arrest, trial, finding or plea of guilty, dismissal, and discharge are expunged. Miss. Code Ann. § 67-3-70(6).	The court order is forwarded to the Department of Public Safety. Miss. Code Ann. § 63-11-30.
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