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| Clearance policy overview | A record relating to a juvenile arrest for a matter under family court jurisdiction can be expunged if the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney or the family court and the person was not adjudicated responsible by the court. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a). | A record relating to a juvenile arrest for a matter under family court jurisdiction can be expunged if the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney or the family court and the matter was dismissed with prejudice. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a). | Records relating to an adjudication of delinquency, except felonies or aggravated misdemeanors if committed by an adult, can be sealed after two years have passed since the last official action or the person has turned 18 years old, whichever is later, so long as the person is not subject to a disqualifying event. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(a). | Records relating to an adjudication that, if committed by an adult, would be considered an aggravated misdemeanor or a felony can be sealed upon petition after two years have passed since the last official action or the person has turned 18 years old, whichever is later, so long as the person is not subject to a disqualifying event and that the sealing is in the best interest of the person and the public. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(b). | Records relating to a complaint or petition alleging delinquency that did not result in an adjudication will be sealed upon application. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(a). | 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 successful termination of an order of supervision will be expunged within 60 business days. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(0.2)(a). | 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). | Records relating to a Class B or Class C misdemeanor or a petty or business offense if committed by an adult may be expunged upon petition following the termination of all juvenile court proceedings relating to that incident. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1)(d). | Records relating to an offense that would be a Class B or Class C misdemeanor or a petty or business offense if committed by an adult may be expunged upon petition following the termination of all juvenile court proceedings relating to the incident. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1)(d). | Records relating to adjudications not eligible for automatic expungement under (.03) can be expunged upon petition, so long as two years have elapsed since the termination of all juvenile court proceedings and the person's commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice has terminated, and the person is not subject to a disqualifying event. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(2). | Records relating to a dismissed delinquency petition or a finding of not delinquent will be expunged within 60 business days. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(0.2)(a). | Records relating to what would be a Class B or Class C misdemeanor or a petty or business offense if committed by an adult will be expunged within 60 business days. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(0.2)(a). | A record relating to an arrest or law enforcement interaction will be expunged automatically, so long as at least one year has elapsed since the arrest or interaction, six months have elapsed without a subsequent arrest or filing of a delinquency petition or criminal charge, and the person is not subject to a disqualifying event. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(0.1)(a). |
| Ineligible Category or Citation | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for ineligible offenses. | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for ineligible offenses. | A person is ineligible for sealing under this section if the person: (1) Under the age of 18 and less than two years have elapsed since the last official action in the person's case; (2) has been subsequently convicted of a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudicated a delinquent child for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; (3) has a proceeding pending seeking conviction for a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudication for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; (4) was placed on youthful offender status, transferred back to district court after the youthful offender's eighteenth birthday, and sentenced for the offense which precipitated the youthful offender placement; or (5) was adjudicated delinquent of operating while under the influence. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(a). | A person is ineligible for sealing under this section if the person: (1)The person is under the age of 18 and less than two years have elapsed since the last official action in the person's case; (2) has been subsequently convicted of a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudicated a delinquent child for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; or (3) has a proceeding pending seeking conviction for a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudication for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(b). | A person is ineligible for sealing under this section if the person: (1) Is under the age of 18 and less than two years have elapsed since the last official action in the person's case; (2) has been subsequently convicted of a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudicated a delinquent child for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; (3) has a proceeding pending seeking conviction for a felony or an aggravated or serious misdemeanor or adjudication for an act which if committed by an adult would be a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor; (4) was placed on youthful offender status, transferred back to district court after the youthful offender's eighteenth birthday, and sentenced for the offense which precipitated the youthful offender placement; or (5) was adjudicated delinquent of operating while under the influence. Iowa Code § 232.150(1)(a). | 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). | No statutory language regarding ineligible offenses. | 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). | 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 following offenses are not eligible for expungement under this section: first degree murder or an offense under Article 11 of the Criminal Code of 2012 if the person is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(2). | No statutory language regarding ineligible offenses. | No statutory language regarding ineligible offenses. | The person is not eligible for expungement under this section if a delinquency petition or criminal charges were filed with the court relating to the arrest or law enforcement interaction documented in the records. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(0.1)(a). |
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| Waiting Periods | The written application can be made at any time. . | The written application can be made at any time after the matter is dismissed with prejudice. | The petition can be filed any time after the person turns 18 years old and at least two years have elapsed since the last official action in their case. | The petition can be filed any time after the person turns 18 years old and at least two years have elapsed since the last official action in their case. | The petition can be filed any time after the person turns 18 years old and at least two years have elapsed since the last official action in their case. Iowa Code § 232.150(1). | 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). | The records should be expunged within 60 business days of the dismissal. | 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. | A petition may be filed at any time upon termination of all juvenile court proceedings relating to that incident. | A petition may be filed at any time upon termination of all juvenile court proceedings relating to that incident. | A petition can be filed after two years have elapsed since all juvenile court proceedings and any commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice ends. | The records should be expunged within 60 business days of the dismissal. | The records should be expunged within 60 business days. | By January 1 of each year, all police departments must expunge juvenile arrests if at least one year has elapsed, no delinquency or criminal cases have been filed related to that arrest, and six months have elapsed without an additional arrest or filing of a petition or criminal case. |
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| Effect | Upon the entry of an expungement order, the person can respond to any question or inquiry, whether or not under oath, that they have no record regarding the specific arrest that was expunged. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(c)(2)(A). Expunge means a process defined by agency policy in which records are segregated and kept confidential, or destroyed. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(e). | Upon the entry of an expungement order, the person can respond to any question or inquiry, whether or not under oath, that they have no record regarding the specific arrest that was expunged. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(c)(2)(A). Expunge means a process defined by agency policy in which records are segregated and kept confidential, or destroyed. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(e). | All index references to sealed records are deleted. Iowa Code § 232.150(4). The sealed records are no longer deemed to exist as a matter of law, and the juvenile court and any other agency or person who received notice and a copy of the sealing order reply to an inquiry that no such records exist. Inspection of the record is by court order only, and limited to the subject person and those conducting bona fide research. Iowa Code § 232.150(5). | All index references to sealed records are deleted. Iowa Code § 232.150(4)(b). The sealed records are no longer be deemed to exist as a matter of law, and the juvenile court and any other agency or person who receives notice and a copy of the sealing order shall reply to an inquiry that no such records exist. Inspection of the record is by court order only, and limited to the subject person and those conducting bona fide research. Iowa Code § 232.150(5). | All index references to sealed records are deleted. Iowa Code § 232.150(4)(b). The sealed records are no longer be deemed to exist as a matter of law, and the juvenile court and any other agency or person who receives notice and a copy of the sealing order shall reply to an inquiry that no such records exist. Inspection of the record is by court order only, and limited to the subject person and those conducting bona fide research. Iowa Code § 232.150(5). | 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 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 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). | 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. | 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 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 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(0.1). |
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