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Clearance policy overview Records relating to a case dismissed following successful completion of deferred adjudication community supervision can be shielded by an order of nondisclosure one year after dismissal and discharge if the person committed the offense solely as a victim of human trafficking. Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0728. Upon successful completion of the veteran's reemployment program, including deferred adjudication community supervision, all records of the offense for which the veteran was placed on community supervision can be shielded by an order of nondisclosure. Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0729. Records relating to an arrest can be expunged upon a pardon for actual innocence. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(a)(1)(B)(ii). Records of arrest containing the name of an identity theft victim as the perpetrator of a crime can be expunged of the victim's identifying information. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(d). Records relating to an arrest can be expunged immediately after an acquittal. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 55.01(a)(1)(A). Records relating to an arrest for a Class C misdemeanor can be expunged if no charge is filed within 180 days of arrest or within the limitations period, or upon the prosecutor's certification that the records are not needed. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(a). Records relating to an arrest for a Class A or B misdemeanor can be expunged if no charge is filed within one year of arrest or within the limitations period, or upon the prosecutor's certification that the records are not needed. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(b). Records relating to an arrest for a felony can be expunged if no charge is filed within three years of the arrest or within the limitations period. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(c). Records relating to an arrest for a felony can be expunged if no charge is filed and the prosecutor certifies that the records are not needed. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(d). Records relating to an arrest, investigation, and detention can be expunged by the court upon acquittal, dismissal, expiration of the limitations period, or prosecutorial decision not to file charges, so long as 30 days have passed since the arrest among other conditions. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-302. Records relating to certain driving-related misdemeanors and controlled substance felonies can be expunged by the court 10 years after sentence completion. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(4)(c)(i). Records relating to a Class A misdemeanor or felony drug possession offense can be expunged by the court five years after sentence completion. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(3)(c)(iii). Records relating to a Class B or Class C misdemeanor traffic conviction can be expunged. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-305(3). Records relating to a cannabis possession conviction can be expunged if the cannabis in question was is an amount to medicinally treat the qualifying condition described in Subsection (4)(a). Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-305(4), Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-306(d). Records relating to Class B or C misdemeanor traffic convictions can be expunged by the court. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-202. Records relating to civil protective orders or a civil stalking injunction can be expunged by the court in certain circumstances. Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-1003. Records relating to certain felony convictions can be expunged by the court seven years after sentence completion. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(3)(c)(ii). Records relating to a Class B misdemeanor can be expunged by the court four years after sentence completion. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(3)(c)(iv). Records relating to misdemeanors below Class B and infractions can be expunged by the court three years after the sentence is completed. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(3)(c)(v). Records relating to an offense are expunged upon a pardon by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Utah Code Ann. § 77-27-5.1.
Ineligible Category or Citation This section only applies to offenses listed in Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0728(a). 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. Arrests for violating probation or absconding from bail are ineligible for expungement. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(a). An arrest for violating probation or absconding from bail cannot be expunged. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(a). An arrest for violating probation or absconding from bail is ineligible for expungement. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01(a)(2)(A)(i)(a). An arrest for violating probation or absconding from bail is ineligible for expungement. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.01. See Utah Code Ann. §77-40a-302(2) for ineligibility. See subsection (2) for ineligible offenses. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(2). See subsection (2) for ineligible offenses. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(2). There is not statutory language on ineligible offenses. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-302 77-40a-303 for ineligible offenses. The policy applies to Class B or C misdemeanor traffic convictions only. There is no statutory language on ineligible offenses. See subsection (2) for ineligible offenses. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(2). See subsection (2) for ineligible offenses. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(2). See subsection (2) for ineligible offenses. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-105(2). There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.
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Waiting Periods The petition can be filed one year after dismissal and discharge. There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period. The petition can be filed immediately upon receipt of the pardon. The petition can be filed at any time. The petition can be filed immediately upon acquittal. The petition can be filed 180 days after arrest. The petition can be filed one year after the arrest. The petition can be filed three years after the arrest. The petition can be filed at any time upon the prosecutor's certification. The person may apply for a certificate of eligibility for expungement 30 days after the arrest. The Bureau of Criminal Identification shall issue a certificate of eligibility on an expedited basis to a person who is acquitted on all charges. The petition can be filed 10 years after the conviction or release from incarceration, parole, or probation, whichever occurred last. The petition can be filed five years after conviction or release from incarceration, parole, or probation, whichever occurred last. There is a 3- to 4-year waiting period. There is no waiting period. There is no waiting period. There is a 3-year waiting period. The petition can be filed seven years after the conviction or release from incarceration, parole, or probation, whichever occurred last. The petition can be filed four years after the conviction or release from incarceration, parole, or probation, whichever occurred last. The petition can be filed three years after the conviction or release from incarceration, parole, or probation, whichever occurred last. There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.
Fees Various fees may apply, see Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0745. Various fees may apply. See Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0745. Various fees may apply, see  Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 102.006. Various fees may apply, see Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 102.006. Various fees may apply, see Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 102.006. Various fees may apply, see Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. §§ 102.006, 103.02101. Various fees may apply, see Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 102.006. Various fees may apply, see Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 102.006. Various fees may apply, see Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 102.006. The bureau charges application and issuance fees in accordance with section. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-304. There is no statutory language regarding fees. The fee for filing a petition for expungement is $135. Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-301(1)(i). The BCI charges application and issuance fees in accordance with section 63J-1-504. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-106(3)(a); see also BCI form. The bureau charges application and issuance fees in accordance with section. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-304. The bureau charges application and issuance fees in accordance with section. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-304. There is no statutory language regarding fees. There is no statutory language on fees. The fee for filing a petition for expungement is $135. Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-301(1)(i). The BCI charges application and issuance fees in accordance with section 63J-1-504. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-106(3)(a); see also BCI form. The fee for filing a petition for expungement is $135. Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-301(1)(i). The BCI charges application and issuance fees in accordance with section 63J-1-504. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-106(3)(a); see also BCI form. The fee for filing a petition for expungement is $150. Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-301(1)(i). The BCI charges application and issuance fees in accordance with section 63J-1-504. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-106(3)(a); see also BCI form. There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect The person is not required in any application for employment or licensing to state that the person has been the subject of any criminal proceeding that is the subject of the order. Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0755. The person is not required in any application for employment or licensing to state that they have been the subject of any criminal proceeding that is the subject of the order.  Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0755. The person can deny the occurrence of the arrest and the existence of the expungement order, unless under oath in a criminal proceeding. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.03. The person can deny the occurrence of the arrest and the existence of the expungement order, unless under oath in a criminal proceeding. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.03. The person can deny the occurrence of the arrest and the existence of the expungement order, unless under oath in a criminal proceeding. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 55.03. The person can deny the occurrence of the arrest and the existence of the expungement order, unless under oath in a criminal proceeding. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.03. The person can deny the occurrence of the arrest and the existence of the expungement order, unless under oath in a criminal proceeding. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.03. The person can deny the occurrence of the arrest and the existence of the expungement order, unless under oath in a criminal proceeding. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.03. The person can deny the occurrence of the arrest and the existence of the expungement order, unless under oath in a criminal proceeding. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 55.03. The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-401(2). The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-401. The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-108. The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-401 (2). The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-401 (2). Records for the traffic offenses shall be deleted without a court order or notice to the prosecuting agency. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-202. Upon entry of an expungement order by the court the the civil order is considered to never have occurred and the petitioner may reply to an inquiry on the matter as though there was never a civil order. Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-1004. The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-108. The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-108. The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-108. The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-401(2), Utah Code Ann. § 77-27-5.1(2).
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