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Clearance policy overview	All criminal history information relating to an arrest for which no charges are filed as a result of a determination of the prosecuting attorney is removed from the public record one year after the date of arrest, citation, or referral for prosecution without citation. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(3)(a).	All criminal history information relating to an arrest that results in dismissal of all charges or an acquittal is removed from the public record. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(3)(c)(i)-(iii).	A record relating to a case that was dismissed, not prosecuted, resulted in a finding of not guilty, or was vacated following a conviction before January 1, 2019 can be annulled at any time. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (II).	A record relating to a case ending on or after January 1, 2019 that was dismissed, not prosecuted, resulted in a finding of not guilty, or was vacated following a conviction is annulled. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (II-a).	Records relating to a drug felony can be annulled by the court seven years after conviction, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318-B:28-a, 262:19(IV), 651:5.	A record relating to obtaining, purchasing, transporting, or possessing, or having control of 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana, if the offense was committed before September 16, 2017, can be annulled at any time. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5-b.	Records relating to juvenile offenses are confidential and may only be available to court personnel, the prosecutor, the juvenile, and his or her attorney. All juvenile records are automatically closed and placed in an inactive file when the person turns turn 21. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:35.	A record relating to a criminal offense which occurred between May 14, 2014 and July 1, 2015, while the person was 17 years of age, can be annulled at any time. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5-a.	A record relating to a violation can be annulled by the court one year after sentence completion, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(a), (VI).	Records relating to convictions for indecent exposure, lewdness, prostitution, and related offenses can be vacated by the court if the petitioner's conduct was a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 633:7(VI)(b).	Records relating to DUI offenses can be annulled by the court 10 years after conviction, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. §§ 265-A:21(I), 651:5.	Records relating to most class B misdemeanors can be annulled by the court two years after the sentence is completed, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(b), (VI).	Records relating to most class A misdemeanors can be annulled by the court three years after sentence completion, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(c), (VI).	Records relating to most class B felonies can be annulled by the court five years after sentence completion, if criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(d), (VI).	A record relating to a class A felony can be annulled by the court 10 years after sentence completion, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(e), (VI).	A record relating to a class A misdemeanor for sexual assault can be annulled by the court 10 years after the sentence completion, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(f), (VI).	A record relating to a class B felony for indecent exposure or lewdness can be annulled by the court 10 years after sentence completion, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(g), (VI).	A record relating to a misdemeanor for domestic violence can be annulled by the court three years after sentence completion, if the criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(h), (VI).	A record relating to a class A misdemeanor for a drug offense can be annulled by the court two years after sentence completion, if criteria are met. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(i), (VI).	Records relating to a felony or Class A misdemeanor can be annulled upon the successful completion of a period of conditional discharge. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:2 (VI-b).
Ineligible Category or Citation	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	See N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (V). for offenses ineligible for annulment.	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.	This section shall not apply to any offenses which may continue to be prosecuted as an adult criminal offense after July 1, 2015, against persons who have not yet reached 18 years of age. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (V).	An offense specified in section 259:39 may not be annulled. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (III)(a). Also see section (V) for offenses ineligible for annulment.	This provision applies only to convictions under sections 645:1 and 645:2.	See N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (V) for offenses ineligible for annulment.	See subsection (V) for offenses ineligible for annulment. See N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (V).	See subsection (V) for offenses ineligible for annulment. See N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (V).	See subsection (V) for offenses ineligible for annulment. See N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (V).	See subsection (V) for offenses ineligible for annulment. See N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (V).	This provision applies only to class A misdemeanor convictions under section 632-A:4.	This section applies only to class B felony convictions pursuant to section 645:1 (II).	This provision applies only to misdemeanor convictions under section 173-B:1.	This provision applies only to class A misdemeanor convictions under section 318-B:26 (II)(d) and (e).	See section 651:2 (VI)-(VIII) for information on conditional discharge.
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Waiting Periods	The criminal history record information is not part of the public record after one year from the date of arrest, citation in lieu of arrest, or referral for prosecution without citation. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(3)(a).	The criminal history record information is not part of the public record, upon the acquittal or entry of a dismissal order. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523.	The petition can be filed at any time.	There is no waiting period.	The petition can be filed seven years after conviction.	There is no statutory language regarding waiting periods.	There is no waiting period.	There is no statutory language regarding waiting periods.	The petition can be filed one year after sentence completion.	There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.	The petition can be filed 10 years after conviction.	The petition can be filed two years after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed three years after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed five years after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed 10 years after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed 10 years after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed 10 years after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed three years after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed two years after sentence completion.	The petition can be filed after the successful completion of the conditional discharge.
Fees	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	There are no fees.	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that he or she is indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	There shall be no filing fees. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5-a.	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	There is no statutory language regarding fees.	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections will charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).	The Department of Corrections charge the petitioner a fee of $100, unless the petitioner demonstrates that they are indigent. The Department of Safety will charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record, unless the petitioner demonstrates that indigent. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (IX).
Effect	A person cannot be questioned about the record on any application for employment, bonding, license, education, or other right or privilege. The criminal justice agency responds to public inquiry as if there were no criminal history information, and the criminal history information is not disseminated to any person other than a criminal justice agency, except as provided in subsections (1) and (2). Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523.	A person cannot be questioned about the record on any application for employment, bonding, license, education, or other right or privilege. The criminal justice agency responds to public inquiry as if there were no criminal history information, and the criminal history information is not disseminated to any person other than a criminal justice agency, except as provided in subsections (1) and (2). Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523.	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if he or she has never been arrested, convicted or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed the police records are removed. On applications for employment, a person may only be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X), (XI).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	Records are confidential and may only be disseminated as specified in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:35.	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The conviction is vacated. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 633:7(VI).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).	The person is treated as if they have never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced, with exceptions for criminal justice uses. The court records are sealed and, upon payment, the police criminal records are removed. On applications for employment, a person can be questioned about non-annulled records. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5 (X).
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