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| Clearance policy overview | Records relating to arrest and court proceedings can be expunged by the court following successful completion of drug treatment in a controlled substance case from 1995 through 2005, so long as the person has no other controlled substance conviction and no subsequent conviction involving violence. 9 GCA § 67.412(c)(1). | Records relating to arrest and court proceedings are expunged following a pardon. 8 GCA § 11.10. | 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. | 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 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). | 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). |
| Ineligible Category or Citation | This provision applies only to controlled substance offenses, except those involving methamphetamine. 9 GCA §§ 67.412(c)(1), 67.412.1.. | A felony offense involving violence may not be expunged. An offense requiring sex offender registration may not be expunged until the offender's name is removed from the registry. 8 GCA § 11.10.8 GCA § 11.10. | 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. | 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. | Applies only to the offenses specified in Iowa Code section Iowa Code § 123.46. | 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. |
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| Waiting Periods | There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period. | There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period. | 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 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 two years after the conviction. | 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. |
| 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 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). | Records are sealed to all persons outside of the law enforcement agencies of Guam and federal agencies entitled to examine the records. Such agencies refuse to admit the existence of such records to persons not entitled to examine them. 8 GCA § 11.11. | 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). | 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). | The record of conviction is removed from the criminal history data files. Iowa Code § 123.46. | 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). |
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