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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 not referred to the prosecuting attorney or the family court and the person was counseled, released by the police, and is now an adult. 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 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 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 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). | 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). | Records relating to an arrest for prostitution under section 18-5613 or other offenses that did not result in conviction and were the result of acts induced by human traffickers may be expunged by the court two years after the date of arrest. Idaho Code § 67-3014. | 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 conviction for prostitution under section 18-5613, or other offenses that were the result of acts induced by human traffickers, can be vacated by the court and expunged if filed within a reasonable time after conviction. Idaho Code § 67-3014(2), (4). | A person required to register as a sex offender under Idaho Code § 18-8304 may petition to be released from the duty to register and to have their record expunged from the central registry, unless the petitioner is a recidivist, has been convicted of an aggravated offense, or has been designated as a violent sexual predator. Idaho Code § 18-8310 (1). |
| Ineligible Category or Citation | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for ineligible offenses. | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for ineligible offenses. | See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88(a) for 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. | 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). | 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. | Offenses for which a defense of coercion would not be available. Idaho Code § 67-3014(2). | 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). | Offenses for which a defense of coercion would not be available are ineligible. Idaho Code § 67-3014(2). Relief is not available under this section if petitioner raised the affirmative defense of coercion at trial and was convicted. Idaho Code § 67-3014(3). | A person convicted of any aggravated offense listed in Idaho Code § 18-8303(1) is ineligible for relief under this section. |
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| Waiting Periods | The petition can be filed upon the juvenile reaching the age of 18. | 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 five years after the arrest or citation. | The petition can be filed two years after the date of conviction. | 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 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. | The petition can be filed after two years from the arrest. | 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). | There is no waiting period. The petition must be filed within a reasonable time after the conviction. | There is a 10-year waiting period. |
| 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 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). | 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). | 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). | 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 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). | The arrest is considered not to have occurred, and the person can so swear under oath. Records that were expunged will not be used against the person for any purpose. All the expungement proceedings are sealed. Idaho Code § 67-3014(11)-(14). | 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 person is deemed as never having been arrested, prosecuted or convicted for the expunged charges, and the person can so swear under oath. Records that were expunged will not be used against the person for any purpose. All the expungement proceedings are sealed. Idaho Code § 67-3014(11)-(14). | An order under this section releases the petition from the duty to register as a sex offender and may, at the court's discretion, expunge petitioner's records from the central sex offender registry. Idaho Code § 18-8310 (1), (5). |
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