{"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "asset_type": "jurisdictional-variation", "body": "How long after a conviction can someone petition to expunge or seal it? Every state sets its own clock, tiered by offense class (petty offense, misdemeanor, felony, and finer subclasses many states use), and the clock rarely starts at conviction \u2014 most states measure from final discharge, sentence completion, or release from supervision, not the conviction date itself. Getting this wrong is expensive: filing a petition before the statutory window opens gets it summarily denied, and job and housing applications increasingly ask 'has your record been sealed', so the waiting period is the actual gating fact behind that question. One record per state per offense tier \u2014 e.g. 'petty offense', 'class 2/3 misdemeanor', 'class 4-6 felony' \u2014 quoted verbatim from that state's own revised statutes, never from a law-firm summary or the otherwise-excellent Collateral Consequences Resource Center's narrative write-ups (real and current, but prose, not a queryable table, and without a consistent statute citation per fact). The period is recorded in the statute's own words, not converted, because the conversion is where these tables go wrong \u2014 'three years' should never become '1095 days'. Answers 'how long before I can expunge a misdemeanor in Ohio', 'when can a felony be sealed in Arizona', 'expungement waiting period by state'. This is a deadline lookup, not legal advice: many states carve out entire offense categories (violent, sexual, DUI, offenses against minors) as permanently ineligible regardless of time elapsed, and the record notes this where the statute states it in the same breath as the waiting period. A separate, harder-to-source fact \u2014 whether a state has enacted 'Clean Slate' automatic expungement (no petition required) \u2014 is a strong candidate to add as its own field once sourced; several states adopted or activated it in 2025-2026 (Illinois January 2026, DC January 2026, Virginia July 2026, Missouri SB 1421 pending an operative date), which is exactly the kind of change that leaves old answers wrong.\n", "description": "How long after a conviction can someone petition to expunge or seal it? Every state sets its own clock, tiered by offense class (petty offense, misdemeanor, felony, and finer subclasses many states use), and the clock rarely starts at conviction \u2014 most states measure from final discharge, sentence completion, or release from supervision, not the conviction date itself. Getting this wrong is expensive: filing a petition before the statutory window opens gets it summarily denied, and job and housing applications increasingly ask 'has your record been sealed', so the waiting period is the actual gating fact behind that question. One record per state per offense tier \u2014 e.g. 'petty offense', 'class 2/3 misdemeanor', 'class 4-6 felony' \u2014 quoted verbatim from that state's own revised statutes, never from a law-firm summary or the otherwise-excellent Collateral Consequences Resource Center's narrative write-ups (real and current, but prose, not a queryable table, and without a consistent statute citation per fact). The period is recorded in the statute's own words, not converted, because the conversion is where these tables go wrong \u2014 'three years' should never become '1095 days'. Answers 'how long before I can expunge a misdemeanor in Ohio', 'when can a felony be sealed in Arizona', 'expungement waiting period by state'. This is a deadline lookup, not legal advice: many states carve out entire offense categories (violent, sexual, DUI, offenses against minors) as permanently ineligible regardless of time elapsed, and the record notes this where the statute states it in the same breath as the waiting period. A separate, harder-to-source fact \u2014 whether a state has enacted 'Clean Slate' automatic expungement (no petition required) \u2014 is a strong candidate to add as its own field once sourced; several states adopted or activated it in 2025-2026 (Illinois January 2026, DC January 2026, Virginia July 2026, Missouri SB 1421 pending an operative date), which is exactly the kind of change that leaves old answers wrong.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "key_field": "offense_class", "licence": "Facts taken from US state statutes, each with a verbatim attributed quote and a link back to the publishing legislature or revisor. The text of a state statute is an edict of government and carries no copyright (a US-wide rule since Wheaton v. Peters, restated for annotations in Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 2020). No whole chapter is reproduced: each record carries one tier's operative phrase. No source used here carries a restrictive notice.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00911.htm", "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1203.4", "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1203.41", "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1203.4a", "https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706", "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-780-621d", "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_15A/GS_15A-145.5.html", "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32", "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/section19.2-392.12/", "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.94A.640", "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.96.060"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "title": "Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "dataset", "verified": false} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Class 1 misdemeanor\n\n**State:** Arizona\n\n**Waiting period:** Three years\n\n**Measured from:** the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court\n\n> A person who was convicted of any eligible offense may petition the court to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence after the person completes all of the nonmonetary terms and conditions of the person's sentence ordered by the court, and the following period of time has passed since the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court:\n\n**Section:** 13-911\n\n> 13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition\n\n> 3. Three years for a class 1 misdemeanor.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "13-911", "file": "arizona-class-1-misdemeanor.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "arizona-class-1-misdemeanor", "measured_from": "the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court", "offense_class": "Class 1 misdemeanor", "quote_citation": "13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition", "quote_measured_from": "A person who was convicted of any eligible offense may petition the court to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence after the person completes all of the nonmonetary terms and conditions of the person's sentence ordered by the court, and the following period of time has passed since the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court:", "source_quote": "3. Three years for a class 1 misdemeanor.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00911.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Arizona", "title": "Class 1 misdemeanor \u00b7 Arizona \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "Three years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Class 2 or 3 felony\n\n**State:** Arizona\n\n**Waiting period:** Ten years\n\n**Measured from:** the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court\n\n> A person who was convicted of any eligible offense may petition the court to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence after the person completes all of the nonmonetary terms and conditions of the person's sentence ordered by the court, and the following period of time has passed since the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court:\n\n**Section:** 13-911\n\n> 13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition\n\n> 1. Ten years for a class 2 or 3 felony.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "13-911", "file": "arizona-class-2-or-3-felony.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "arizona-class-2-or-3-felony", "measured_from": "the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court", "offense_class": "Class 2 or 3 felony", "quote_citation": "13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition", "quote_measured_from": "A person who was convicted of any eligible offense may petition the court to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence after the person completes all of the nonmonetary terms and conditions of the person's sentence ordered by the court, and the following period of time has passed since the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court:", "source_quote": "1. Ten years for a class 2 or 3 felony.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00911.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Arizona", "title": "Class 2 or 3 felony \u00b7 Arizona \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "Ten years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Class 2 or 3 misdemeanor\n\n**State:** Arizona\n\n**Waiting period:** Two years\n\n**Measured from:** the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court\n\n> A person who was convicted of any eligible offense may petition the court to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence after the person completes all of the nonmonetary terms and conditions of the person's sentence ordered by the court, and the following period of time has passed since the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court:\n\n**Section:** 13-911\n\n> 13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition\n\n> 4. Two years for a class 2 or 3 misdemeanor.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "13-911", "file": "arizona-class-2-or-3-misdemeanor.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "arizona-class-2-or-3-misdemeanor", "measured_from": "the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court", "offense_class": "Class 2 or 3 misdemeanor", "quote_citation": "13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition", "quote_measured_from": "A person who was convicted of any eligible offense may petition the court to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence after the person completes all of the nonmonetary terms and conditions of the person's sentence ordered by the court, and the following period of time has passed since the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court:", "source_quote": "4. Two years for a class 2 or 3 misdemeanor.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00911.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Arizona", "title": "Class 2 or 3 misdemeanor \u00b7 Arizona \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "Two years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Class 4, 5 or 6 felony\n\n**State:** Arizona\n\n**Waiting period:** Five years\n\n**Measured from:** the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court\n\n> A person who was convicted of any eligible offense may petition the court to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence after the person completes all of the nonmonetary terms and conditions of the person's sentence ordered by the court, and the following period of time has passed since the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court:\n\n**Section:** 13-911\n\n> 13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition\n\n> 2. Five years for a class 4, 5 or 6 felony.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "13-911", "file": "arizona-class-4-5-or-6-felony.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "arizona-class-4-5-or-6-felony", "measured_from": "the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court", "offense_class": "Class 4, 5 or 6 felony", "quote_citation": "13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition", "quote_measured_from": "A person who was convicted of any eligible offense may petition the court to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence after the person completes all of the nonmonetary terms and conditions of the person's sentence ordered by the court, and the following period of time has passed since the person completed the nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence and was discharged by the court:", "source_quote": "2. Five years for a class 4, 5 or 6 felony.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00911.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Arizona", "title": "Class 4, 5 or 6 felony \u00b7 Arizona \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "Five years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** New petition after a petition to seal was denied\n\n**State:** Arizona\n\n**Waiting period:** three years\n\n**Measured from:** the date of the denial\n\n**Section:** 13-911\n\n> 13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition\n\n> L. If the court denies a petition to seal case records, a person may not file a new petition until three years after the date of the denial.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "13-911", "file": "arizona-new-petition-after-a-petition-to-seal-was-denied.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "arizona-new-petition-after-a-petition-to-seal-was-denied", "measured_from": "the date of the denial", "offense_class": "New petition after a petition to seal was denied", "quote_citation": "13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition", "source_quote": "L. If the court denies a petition to seal case records, a person may not file a new petition until three years after the date of the denial.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00911.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Arizona", "title": "New petition after a petition to seal was denied \u00b7 Arizona \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "three years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Subsequent felony after an earlier sealing\n\n**State:** Arizona\n\n**Waiting period:** an additional five years\n\n**Measured from:** the applicable period of time prescribed in subsection E of this section for the subsequent felony offense has expired\n\n**Section:** 13-911\n\n> 13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition\n\n> F. A person whose case records have been sealed pursuant to subsection E of this section and who commits a subsequent felony offense may petition the court pursuant to subsection E of this section to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence relating to the subsequent felony offense after the applicable period of time prescribed in subsection E of this section for the subsequent felony offense has expired and an additional five years have passed.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "13-911", "file": "arizona-subsequent-felony-after-an-earlier-sealing.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "arizona-subsequent-felony-after-an-earlier-sealing", "measured_from": "the applicable period of time prescribed in subsection E of this section for the subsequent felony offense has expired", "offense_class": "Subsequent felony after an earlier sealing", "quote_citation": "13-911. Sealing of arrest, conviction and sentencing records; requirements; fee; appeal; definition", "source_quote": "F. A person whose case records have been sealed pursuant to subsection E of this section and who commits a subsequent felony offense may petition the court pursuant to subsection E of this section to seal the person's records of arrest, conviction and sentence relating to the subsequent felony offense after the applicable period of time prescribed in subsection E of this section for the subsequent felony offense has expired and an additional five years have passed.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/00911.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Arizona", "title": "Subsequent felony after an earlier sealing \u00b7 Arizona \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "an additional five years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Conviction on which probation was granted and completed\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Waiting period:** at any time\n\n**Measured from:** the termination of the period of probation\n\n**Section:** 1203.4\n\n> 1203.4. (a) (1) When a defendant has fulfilled the conditions of probation for the entire period of probation, or has been discharged prior to the termination of the period of probation, or in any other case in which a court, in its discretion and the interest of justice, determines that a defendant should be granted the relief available under this section, the defendant shall, at any time after the termination of the period of probation, if they are not then serving a sentence for an offense, on probation for an offense, or charged with the commission of an offense, be permitted by the court to withdraw their plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere and enter a plea of not guilty\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "1203.4", "file": "california-conviction-on-which-probation-was-granted-and-completed.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "california-conviction-on-which-probation-was-granted-and-completed", "measured_from": "the termination of the period of probation", "offense_class": "Conviction on which probation was granted and completed", "source_quote": "1203.4. (a) (1) When a defendant has fulfilled the conditions of probation for the entire period of probation, or has been discharged prior to the termination of the period of probation, or in any other case in which a court, in its discretion and the interest of justice, determines that a defendant should be granted the relief available under this section, the defendant shall, at any time after the termination of the period of probation, if they are not then serving a sentence for an offense, on probation for an offense, or charged with the commission of an offense, be permitted by the court to withdraw their plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere and enter a plea of not guilty", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1203.4"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "California", "title": "Conviction on which probation was granted and completed \u00b7 California \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "at any time"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Felony served in state prison or on a straight county-jail sentence under Penal Code 1170(h)(5)(A)\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Waiting period:** two years\n\n**Measured from:** the defendant\u2019s completion of the sentence\n\n**Section:** 1203.41\n\n> 1203.41. (a) If a defendant is convicted of a felony, the court, in its discretion and in the interest of justice, may order the following relief, subject to the conditions of subdivision (b):\n\n> or after the lapse of two years following the defendant\u2019s completion of the sentence, if the sentence was imposed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (h) of Section 1170 or if the defendant was sentenced to the state prison.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "1203.41", "file": "california-felony-served-in-state-prison-or-on-a-straight-county-jail-sentence-under-penal-.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "california-felony-served-in-state-prison-or-on-a-straight-county-jail-sentence-under-penal-", "measured_from": "the defendant\u2019s completion of the sentence", "offense_class": "Felony served in state prison or on a straight county-jail sentence under Penal Code 1170(h)(5)(A)", "quote_citation": "1203.41. (a) If a defendant is convicted of a felony, the court, in its discretion and in the interest of justice, may order the following relief, subject to the conditions of subdivision (b):", "source_quote": "or after the lapse of two years following the defendant\u2019s completion of the sentence, if the sentence was imposed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (h) of Section 1170 or if the defendant was sentenced to the state prison.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1203.41"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "California", "title": "Felony served in state prison or on a straight county-jail sentence under Penal Code 1170(h)(5)(A) \u00b7 California \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "two years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Felony served on a split sentence under Penal Code 1170(h)(5)(B)\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Waiting period:** one year\n\n**Measured from:** the defendant\u2019s completion of the sentence\n\n**Section:** 1203.41\n\n> 1203.41. (a) If a defendant is convicted of a felony, the court, in its discretion and in the interest of justice, may order the following relief, subject to the conditions of subdivision (b):\n\n> The relief available under this section may be granted only after the lapse of one year following the defendant\u2019s completion of the sentence, if the sentence was imposed pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (h) of Section 1170,\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "1203.41", "file": "california-felony-served-on-a-split-sentence-under-penal-code-1170-h-5-b.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "california-felony-served-on-a-split-sentence-under-penal-code-1170-h-5-b", "measured_from": "the defendant\u2019s completion of the sentence", "offense_class": "Felony served on a split sentence under Penal Code 1170(h)(5)(B)", "quote_citation": "1203.41. (a) If a defendant is convicted of a felony, the court, in its discretion and in the interest of justice, may order the following relief, subject to the conditions of subdivision (b):", "source_quote": "The relief available under this section may be granted only after the lapse of one year following the defendant\u2019s completion of the sentence, if the sentence was imposed pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (h) of Section 1170,", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1203.41"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "California", "title": "Felony served on a split sentence under Penal Code 1170(h)(5)(B) \u00b7 California \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "one year"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Misdemeanor without probation, or infraction\n\n**State:** California\n\n**Waiting period:** one year\n\n**Measured from:** the date of pronouncement of judgment\n\n**Section:** 1203.4a\n\n> 1203.4a. (a) Every defendant convicted of a misdemeanor and not granted probation, and every defendant convicted of an infraction shall, at any time after the lapse of one year from the date of pronouncement of judgment, if they have fully complied with and performed the sentence of the court, are not then serving a sentence for an offense and are not under charge of commission of a crime, and have, since the pronouncement of judgment, lived an honest and upright life and have conformed to and obeyed the laws of the land, be permitted by the court to withdraw their plea of guilty or nolo contendere and enter a plea of not guilty\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "1203.4a", "file": "california-misdemeanor-without-probation-or-infraction.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "california-misdemeanor-without-probation-or-infraction", "measured_from": "the date of pronouncement of judgment", "offense_class": "Misdemeanor without probation, or infraction", "source_quote": "1203.4a. (a) Every defendant convicted of a misdemeanor and not granted probation, and every defendant convicted of an infraction shall, at any time after the lapse of one year from the date of pronouncement of judgment, if they have fully complied with and performed the sentence of the court, are not then serving a sentence for an offense and are not under charge of commission of a crime, and have, since the pronouncement of judgment, lived an honest and upright life and have conformed to and obeyed the laws of the land, be permitted by the court to withdraw their plea of guilty or nolo contendere and enter a plea of not guilty", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1203.4a"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "California", "title": "Misdemeanor without probation, or infraction \u00b7 California \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "one year"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** All other offenses\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Waiting period:** five years\n\n**Measured from:** the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction\n\n**Section:** 24-72-706\n\n> Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records\n\n> Subject to the limitations in subsection (2) of this section, for all other offenses, the petition may be filed five years after the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "24-72-706", "file": "colorado-all-other-offenses.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "colorado-all-other-offenses", "measured_from": "the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction", "offense_class": "All other offenses", "quote_citation": "Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records", "source_quote": "Subject to the limitations in subsection (2) of this section, for all other offenses, the petition may be filed five years after the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction.", "sources": ["https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Colorado", "title": "All other offenses \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "five years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Civil infraction, petty offense, or drug petty offense\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Waiting period:** one year\n\n**Measured from:** the later of the date of the final disposition of all proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a conviction\n\n**Section:** 24-72-706\n\n> Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records\n\n> If the offense is civil infraction, a petty offense, or a drug petty offense, the motion may be filed one year after the later of the date of the final disposition of all proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a conviction.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "24-72-706", "file": "colorado-civil-infraction-petty-offense-or-drug-petty-offense.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "colorado-civil-infraction-petty-offense-or-drug-petty-offense", "measured_from": "the later of the date of the final disposition of all proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a conviction", "offense_class": "Civil infraction, petty offense, or drug petty offense", "quote_citation": "Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records", "source_quote": "If the offense is civil infraction, a petty offense, or a drug petty offense, the motion may be filed one year after the later of the date of the final disposition of all proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a conviction.", "sources": ["https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Colorado", "title": "Civil infraction, petty offense, or drug petty offense \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "one year"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Class 2 or class 3 misdemeanor, drug misdemeanor, or level 4 drug felony under 18-18-403.5 (2.5)\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Waiting period:** two years\n\n**Measured from:** the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction\n\n**Section:** 24-72-706\n\n> Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records\n\n> If the offense is a class 2 or class 3 misdemeanor, any drug misdemeanor, or a level 4 drug felony for a conviction pursuant to section 18-18-403.5 (2.5), the motion may be filed two years after the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "24-72-706", "file": "colorado-class-2-or-class-3-misdemeanor-drug-misdemeanor-or-level-4-drug-felony-under-18-.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "colorado-class-2-or-class-3-misdemeanor-drug-misdemeanor-or-level-4-drug-felony-under-18-", "measured_from": "the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction", "offense_class": "Class 2 or class 3 misdemeanor, drug misdemeanor, or level 4 drug felony under 18-18-403.5 (2.5)", "quote_citation": "Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records", "source_quote": "If the offense is a class 2 or class 3 misdemeanor, any drug misdemeanor, or a level 4 drug felony for a conviction pursuant to section 18-18-403.5 (2.5), the motion may be filed two years after the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction.", "sources": ["https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Colorado", "title": "Class 2 or class 3 misdemeanor, drug misdemeanor, or level 4 drug felony under 18-18-403.5 (2.5) \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "two years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Class 4, class 5, or class 6 felony, level 3 or level 4 drug felony, or class 1 misdemeanor\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Waiting period:** three years\n\n**Measured from:** the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction\n\n**Section:** 24-72-706\n\n> Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records\n\n> If the offense is a class 4, class 5, or class 6 felony, a level 3 or level 4 drug felony except a level 4 drug felony for a conviction pursuant to section 18-18-403.5 (2.5), or a class 1 misdemeanor, the motion may be filed three years after the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "24-72-706", "file": "colorado-class-4-class-5-or-class-6-felony-level-3-or-level-4-drug-felony-or-class-1-misd.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "colorado-class-4-class-5-or-class-6-felony-level-3-or-level-4-drug-felony-or-class-1-misd", "measured_from": "the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction", "offense_class": "Class 4, class 5, or class 6 felony, level 3 or level 4 drug felony, or class 1 misdemeanor", "quote_citation": "Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records", "source_quote": "If the offense is a class 4, class 5, or class 6 felony, a level 3 or level 4 drug felony except a level 4 drug felony for a conviction pursuant to section 18-18-403.5 (2.5), or a class 1 misdemeanor, the motion may be filed three years after the later of the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against the defendant or the release of the defendant from supervision concerning a criminal conviction.", "sources": ["https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Colorado", "title": "Class 4, class 5, or class 6 felony, level 3 or level 4 drug felony, or class 1 misdemeanor \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "three years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** First conviction for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Waiting period:** three years\n\n**Measured from:** the conviction\n\n**Section:** 24-72-706\n\n> Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records\n\n> If the offense is a first conviction for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal, as described in section 18-13-107.7 (1), the defendant may file a motion three years after the conviction, and the court shall order the record sealed if the defendant does not have a subsequent conviction for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "24-72-706", "file": "colorado-first-conviction-for-intentional-misrepresentation-of-a-service-animal.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "colorado-first-conviction-for-intentional-misrepresentation-of-a-service-animal", "measured_from": "the conviction", "offense_class": "First conviction for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal", "quote_citation": "Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records", "source_quote": "If the offense is a first conviction for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal, as described in section 18-13-107.7 (1), the defendant may file a motion three years after the conviction, and the court shall order the record sealed if the defendant does not have a subsequent conviction for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal.", "sources": ["https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Colorado", "title": "First conviction for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "three years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** First conviction for intentional misrepresentation of entitlement to an assistance animal\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Waiting period:** three years\n\n**Measured from:** the conviction\n\n**Section:** 24-72-706\n\n> Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records\n\n> Notwithstanding subsection (1)(b)(I) of this section, if the offense is a first conviction for intentional misrepresentation of entitlement to an assistance animal as described in section 18-13-107.3 (1), the defendant may file a motion three years after the conviction and the court shall order the record sealed if the defendant does not have a subsequent conviction for intentional misrepresentation of entitlement to an assistance animal.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "24-72-706", "file": "colorado-first-conviction-for-intentional-misrepresentation-of-entitlement-to-an-assistan.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "colorado-first-conviction-for-intentional-misrepresentation-of-entitlement-to-an-assistan", "measured_from": "the conviction", "offense_class": "First conviction for intentional misrepresentation of entitlement to an assistance animal", "quote_citation": "Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records", "source_quote": "Notwithstanding subsection (1)(b)(I) of this section, if the offense is a first conviction for intentional misrepresentation of entitlement to an assistance animal as described in section 18-13-107.3 (1), the defendant may file a motion three years after the conviction and the court shall order the record sealed if the defendant does not have a subsequent conviction for intentional misrepresentation of entitlement to an assistance animal.", "sources": ["https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Colorado", "title": "First conviction for intentional misrepresentation of entitlement to an assistance animal \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "three years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Offense that is no longer unlawful under section 18-18-434\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Waiting period:** at any time\n\n**Section:** 24-72-706\n\n> Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records\n\n> Notwithstanding any provision of this part 7 to the contrary, a motion filed for the sealing of conviction records for an offense that was unlawful at the time of conviction, but is no longer unlawful pursuant to section 18-18-434 , may be filed at any time.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "24-72-706", "file": "colorado-offense-that-is-no-longer-unlawful-under-section-18-18-434.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "colorado-offense-that-is-no-longer-unlawful-under-section-18-18-434", "offense_class": "Offense that is no longer unlawful under section 18-18-434", "quote_citation": "Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records", "source_quote": "Notwithstanding any provision of this part 7 to the contrary, a motion filed for the sealing of conviction records for an offense that was unlawful at the time of conviction, but is no longer unlawful pursuant to section 18-18-434 , may be filed at any time.", "sources": ["https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Colorado", "title": "Offense that is no longer unlawful under section 18-18-434 \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "at any time"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Second or subsequent conviction under section 18-13-122 (3)\n\n**State:** Colorado\n\n**Waiting period:** one year\n\n**Measured from:** the date of the second or subsequent conviction\n\n**Section:** 24-72-706\n\n> Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records\n\n> If the offense is a second or subsequent conviction for a violation of section 18-13-122 (3), the motion may be filed one year after the date of the second or subsequent conviction, and the court shall order that the motion be granted if the defendant has not been convicted of or is not currently charged with any felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense during the period of one year after the date of the defendant\u2019s conviction for a violation of section 18-13-122 (3).\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "24-72-706", "file": "colorado-second-or-subsequent-conviction-under-section-18-13-122-3.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "colorado-second-or-subsequent-conviction-under-section-18-13-122-3", "measured_from": "the date of the second or subsequent conviction", "offense_class": "Second or subsequent conviction under section 18-13-122 (3)", "quote_citation": "Section 24-72-706 Sealing of criminal conviction and criminal justice records", "source_quote": "If the offense is a second or subsequent conviction for a violation of section 18-13-122 (3), the motion may be filed one year after the date of the second or subsequent conviction, and the court shall order that the motion be granted if the defendant has not been convicted of or is not currently charged with any felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense during the period of one year after the date of the defendant\u2019s conviction for a violation of section 18-13-122 (3).", "sources": ["https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_24-72-706"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Colorado", "title": "Second or subsequent conviction under section 18-13-122 (3) \u00b7 Colorado \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "one year"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** More than one felony conviction\n\n**State:** Michigan\n\n**Waiting period:** 7 or more years\n\n**Measured from:** whichever of the following events occurs last\n\n**Section:** 780.621d\n\n> 780.621d Application and procedures for setting aside felonies and serious misdemeanor convictions.\n\n> Sec. 1d. (1) An application under section 1 to set aside more than 1 felony conviction shall only be filed 7 or more years after whichever of the following events occurs last: (a) Imposition of the sentence for the convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (b) Completion of any term of felony probation imposed for the convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (c) Discharge from parole imposed for the convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (d) Completion of any term of imprisonment imposed for the convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "780.621d", "file": "michigan-more-than-one-felony-conviction.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "michigan-more-than-one-felony-conviction", "measured_from": "whichever of the following events occurs last", "offense_class": "More than one felony conviction", "quote_citation": "780.621d Application and procedures for setting aside felonies and serious misdemeanor convictions.", "source_quote": "Sec. 1d. (1) An application under section 1 to set aside more than 1 felony conviction shall only be filed 7 or more years after whichever of the following events occurs last: (a) Imposition of the sentence for the convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (b) Completion of any term of felony probation imposed for the convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (c) Discharge from parole imposed for the convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (d) Completion of any term of imprisonment imposed for the convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-780-621d"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Michigan", "title": "More than one felony conviction \u00b7 Michigan \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "7 or more years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** One or more misdemeanors other than a serious misdemeanor, a first operating-while-intoxicated offence or an assaultive crime\n\n**State:** Michigan\n\n**Waiting period:** 3 or more years\n\n**Measured from:** whichever of the following events occurs last\n\n**Section:** 780.621d\n\n> 780.621d Application and procedures for setting aside felonies and serious misdemeanor convictions.\n\n> (3) An application under section 1 to set aside 1 or more misdemeanor convictions, other than an application to set aside a serious misdemeanor, a first violation operating while intoxicated offense, or any other misdemeanor conviction for an assaultive crime, shall only be filed 3 or more years after whichever of the following events occurs last: (a) Imposition of the sentence for the conviction that the applicant seeks to set aside. (b) Completion of any term of imprisonment imposed for the conviction that the applicant seeks to set aside. (c) Completion of probation imposed for the conviction or convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "780.621d", "file": "michigan-one-or-more-misdemeanors-other-than-a-serious-misdemeanor-a-first-operating-whil.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "michigan-one-or-more-misdemeanors-other-than-a-serious-misdemeanor-a-first-operating-whil", "measured_from": "whichever of the following events occurs last", "offense_class": "One or more misdemeanors other than a serious misdemeanor, a first operating-while-intoxicated offence or an assaultive crime", "quote_citation": "780.621d Application and procedures for setting aside felonies and serious misdemeanor convictions.", "source_quote": "(3) An application under section 1 to set aside 1 or more misdemeanor convictions, other than an application to set aside a serious misdemeanor, a first violation operating while intoxicated offense, or any other misdemeanor conviction for an assaultive crime, shall only be filed 3 or more years after whichever of the following events occurs last: (a) Imposition of the sentence for the conviction that the applicant seeks to set aside. (b) Completion of any term of imprisonment imposed for the conviction that the applicant seeks to set aside. (c) Completion of probation imposed for the conviction or convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-780-621d"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Michigan", "title": "One or more misdemeanors other than a serious misdemeanor, a first operating-while-intoxicated offence or an assaultive crime \u00b7 Michigan \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "3 or more years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** One or more serious misdemeanors, one first operating-while-intoxicated offence, or one felony\n\n**State:** Michigan\n\n**Waiting period:** 5 or more years\n\n**Measured from:** whichever of the following events occurs last\n\n**Section:** 780.621d\n\n> 780.621d Application and procedures for setting aside felonies and serious misdemeanor convictions.\n\n> (2) An application under section 1 to set aside 1 or more serious misdemeanor convictions, 1 first violation operating while intoxicated offense, or 1 felony conviction shall only be filed 5 or more years after whichever of the following events occurs last: (a) Imposition of the sentence for the conviction or convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (b) Completion of probation imposed for the conviction or convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (c) Discharge from parole imposed for the conviction that the applicant seeks to set aside, if applicable. (d) Completion of any term of imprisonment imposed for the conviction or convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "780.621d", "file": "michigan-one-or-more-serious-misdemeanors-one-first-operating-while-intoxicated-offence-o.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "michigan-one-or-more-serious-misdemeanors-one-first-operating-while-intoxicated-offence-o", "measured_from": "whichever of the following events occurs last", "offense_class": "One or more serious misdemeanors, one first operating-while-intoxicated offence, or one felony", "quote_citation": "780.621d Application and procedures for setting aside felonies and serious misdemeanor convictions.", "source_quote": "(2) An application under section 1 to set aside 1 or more serious misdemeanor convictions, 1 first violation operating while intoxicated offense, or 1 felony conviction shall only be filed 5 or more years after whichever of the following events occurs last: (a) Imposition of the sentence for the conviction or convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (b) Completion of probation imposed for the conviction or convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside. (c) Discharge from parole imposed for the conviction that the applicant seeks to set aside, if applicable. (d) Completion of any term of imprisonment imposed for the conviction or convictions that the applicant seeks to set aside.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-780-621d"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Michigan", "title": "One or more serious misdemeanors, one first operating-while-intoxicated offence, or one felony \u00b7 Michigan \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "5 or more years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** More than one nonviolent misdemeanor\n\n**State:** North Carolina\n\n**Waiting period:** seven years\n\n**Measured from:** the date of the person's last conviction, other than a traffic offense not listed in the petition for expunction, or seven years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision has been served, whichever occurs later\n\n**Section:** 15A-145.5\n\n> \u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.\n\n> b. For expunction of more than one nonviolent misdemeanor, seven years after the date of the person's last conviction, other than a traffic offense not listed in the petition for expunction, or seven years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision has been served, whichever occurs later.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "15A-145.5", "file": "north-carolina-more-than-one-nonviolent-misdemeanor.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "north-carolina-more-than-one-nonviolent-misdemeanor", "measured_from": "the date of the person's last conviction, other than a traffic offense not listed in the petition for expunction, or seven years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision has been served, whichever occurs later", "offense_class": "More than one nonviolent misdemeanor", "quote_citation": "\u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.", "source_quote": "b. For expunction of more than one nonviolent misdemeanor, seven years after the date of the person's last conviction, other than a traffic offense not listed in the petition for expunction, or seven years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision has been served, whichever occurs later.", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_15A/GS_15A-145.5.html"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "North Carolina", "title": "More than one nonviolent misdemeanor \u00b7 North Carolina \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "seven years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** One nonviolent felony under G.S. 14-54(a)\n\n**State:** North Carolina\n\n**Waiting period:** 15 years\n\n**Measured from:** the date of the conviction or 15 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to the conviction has been served, whichever occurs later\n\n**Section:** 15A-145.5\n\n> \u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.\n\n> a1. For expunction of one nonviolent felony under G.S. 14-54(a), 15 years after the date of the conviction or 15 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to the conviction has been served, whichever occurs later.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "15A-145.5", "file": "north-carolina-one-nonviolent-felony-under-g-s-14-54-a.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "north-carolina-one-nonviolent-felony-under-g-s-14-54-a", "measured_from": "the date of the conviction or 15 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to the conviction has been served, whichever occurs later", "offense_class": "One nonviolent felony under G.S. 14-54(a)", "quote_citation": "\u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.", "source_quote": "a1. For expunction of one nonviolent felony under G.S. 14-54(a), 15 years after the date of the conviction or 15 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to the conviction has been served, whichever occurs later.", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_15A/GS_15A-145.5.html"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "North Carolina", "title": "One nonviolent felony under G.S. 14-54(a) \u00b7 North Carolina \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "15 years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** One nonviolent felony\n\n**State:** North Carolina\n\n**Waiting period:** 10 years\n\n**Measured from:** the date of the conviction or 10 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to the conviction has been served, whichever occurs later\n\n**Section:** 15A-145.5\n\n> \u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.\n\n> a. For expunction of one nonviolent felony not subject to sub-subdivision a1. of this subdivision, 10 years after the date of the conviction or 10 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to the conviction has been served, whichever occurs later.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "15A-145.5", "file": "north-carolina-one-nonviolent-felony.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "north-carolina-one-nonviolent-felony", "measured_from": "the date of the conviction or 10 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to the conviction has been served, whichever occurs later", "offense_class": "One nonviolent felony", "quote_citation": "\u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.", "source_quote": "a. For expunction of one nonviolent felony not subject to sub-subdivision a1. of this subdivision, 10 years after the date of the conviction or 10 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to the conviction has been served, whichever occurs later.", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_15A/GS_15A-145.5.html"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "North Carolina", "title": "One nonviolent felony \u00b7 North Carolina \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "10 years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** One nonviolent misdemeanor\n\n**State:** North Carolina\n\n**Waiting period:** three years\n\n**Measured from:** the date of the conviction or when any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision has been served, whichever occurs later\n\n**Section:** 15A-145.5\n\n> \u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.\n\n> a. For expunction of one nonviolent misdemeanor, three years after the date of the conviction or when any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision has been served, whichever occurs later.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "15A-145.5", "file": "north-carolina-one-nonviolent-misdemeanor.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "north-carolina-one-nonviolent-misdemeanor", "measured_from": "the date of the conviction or when any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision has been served, whichever occurs later", "offense_class": "One nonviolent misdemeanor", "quote_citation": "\u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.", "source_quote": "a. For expunction of one nonviolent misdemeanor, three years after the date of the conviction or when any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision has been served, whichever occurs later.", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_15A/GS_15A-145.5.html"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "North Carolina", "title": "One nonviolent misdemeanor \u00b7 North Carolina \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "three years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Two or three nonviolent felonies\n\n**State:** North Carolina\n\n**Waiting period:** 20 years\n\n**Measured from:** the date of the most recent conviction listed in the petition, or 20 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to a conviction listed in the petition has been served, whichever occurs later\n\n**Section:** 15A-145.5\n\n> \u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.\n\n> b. For expunction of two or three nonviolent felonies, 20 years after the date of the most recent conviction listed in the petition, or 20 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to a conviction listed in the petition has been served, whichever occurs later.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "15A-145.5", "file": "north-carolina-two-or-three-nonviolent-felonies.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "north-carolina-two-or-three-nonviolent-felonies", "measured_from": "the date of the most recent conviction listed in the petition, or 20 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to a conviction listed in the petition has been served, whichever occurs later", "offense_class": "Two or three nonviolent felonies", "quote_citation": "\u00a7 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.", "source_quote": "b. For expunction of two or three nonviolent felonies, 20 years after the date of the most recent conviction listed in the petition, or 20 years after any active sentence, period of probation, or post-release supervision related to a conviction listed in the petition has been served, whichever occurs later.", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_15A/GS_15A-145.5.html"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "North Carolina", "title": "Two or three nonviolent felonies \u00b7 North Carolina \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "20 years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Bail forfeiture on a minor misdemeanor charge (expungement)\n\n> (b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as provided in division (B)(2)(b)(ii) of this section, at any time after the expiration of one year from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at any time after the expiration of six months from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** six months\n\n**Measured from:** the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at any time after the expiration of six months from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-bail-forfeiture-on-a-minor-misdemeanor-charge-expungement.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-bail-forfeiture-on-a-minor-misdemeanor-charge-expungement", "measured_from": "the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first", "offense_class": "Bail forfeiture on a minor misdemeanor charge (expungement)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as provided in division (B)(2)(b)(ii) of this section, at any time after the expiration of one year from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at any time after the expiration of six months from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at any time after the expiration of six months from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Bail forfeiture on a minor misdemeanor charge (expungement) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "six months"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Bail forfeiture on a misdemeanor charge (expungement)\n\n> (b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as provided in division (B)(2)(b)(ii) of this section, at any time after the expiration of one year from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at any time after the expiration of six months from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** one year\n\n**Measured from:** the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> Except as provided in division (B)(2)(b)(ii) of this section, at any time after the expiration of one year from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-bail-forfeiture-on-a-misdemeanor-charge-expungement.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-bail-forfeiture-on-a-misdemeanor-charge-expungement", "measured_from": "the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first", "offense_class": "Bail forfeiture on a misdemeanor charge (expungement)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as provided in division (B)(2)(b)(ii) of this section, at any time after the expiration of one year from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at any time after the expiration of six months from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "Except as provided in division (B)(2)(b)(ii) of this section, at any time after the expiration of one year from the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first;", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Bail forfeiture on a misdemeanor charge (expungement) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "one year"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Bail forfeiture on a misdemeanor charge (sealing)\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** at any time\n\n**Measured from:** the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> (a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at any time after the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-bail-forfeiture-on-a-misdemeanor-charge-sealing.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-bail-forfeiture-on-a-misdemeanor-charge-sealing", "measured_from": "the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first", "offense_class": "Bail forfeiture on a misdemeanor charge (sealing)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "(a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at any time after the date on which the bail forfeiture was entered upon the minutes of the court or the journal, whichever entry occurs first.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Bail forfeiture on a misdemeanor charge (sealing) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "at any time"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Felony (expungement)\n\n> (b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(b)(ii) of this section, if the offense is a misdemeanor, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge; (iii) If the offense is a felony, at the expiration of ten years after the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** ten years\n\n**Measured from:** the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> If the offense is a felony, at the expiration of ten years after the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-felony-expungement.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-felony-expungement", "measured_from": "the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense", "offense_class": "Felony (expungement)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(b)(ii) of this section, if the offense is a misdemeanor, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge; (iii) If the offense is a felony, at the expiration of ten years after the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "If the offense is a felony, at the expiration of ten years after the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Felony (expungement) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "ten years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Minor misdemeanor (expungement)\n\n> (b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(b)(ii) of this section, if the offense is a misdemeanor, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge; (iii) If the offense is a felony, at the expiration of ten years after the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** six months\n\n**Measured from:** the offender's final discharge\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-minor-misdemeanor-expungement.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-minor-misdemeanor-expungement", "measured_from": "the offender's final discharge", "offense_class": "Minor misdemeanor (expungement)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(b)(ii) of this section, if the offense is a misdemeanor, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge; (iii) If the offense is a felony, at the expiration of ten years after the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge;", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Minor misdemeanor (expungement) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "six months"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Minor misdemeanor (sealing)\n\n> (a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** six months\n\n**Measured from:** the offender's final discharge\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-minor-misdemeanor-sealing.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-minor-misdemeanor-sealing", "measured_from": "the offender's final discharge", "offense_class": "Minor misdemeanor (sealing)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Minor misdemeanor (sealing) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "six months"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Misdemeanor (expungement)\n\n> (b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(b)(ii) of this section, if the offense is a misdemeanor, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge; (iii) If the offense is a felony, at the expiration of ten years after the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** one year\n\n**Measured from:** the offender's final discharge\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(b)(ii) of this section, if the offense is a misdemeanor, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-misdemeanor-expungement.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-misdemeanor-expungement", "measured_from": "the offender's final discharge", "offense_class": "Misdemeanor (expungement)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(b) An application for expungement under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(b)(ii) of this section, if the offense is a misdemeanor, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge; (ii) If the offense is a minor misdemeanor, at the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge; (iii) If the offense is a felony, at the expiration of ten years after the time specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section at which the person may file an application for sealing with respect to that felony offense.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(b)(ii) of this section, if the offense is a misdemeanor, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge;", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Misdemeanor (expungement) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "one year"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Offender subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950 (sealing)\n\n> (a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** five years\n\n**Measured from:** the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-offender-subject-to-the-requirements-of-chapter-2950-sealing.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-offender-subject-to-the-requirements-of-chapter-2950-sealing", "measured_from": "the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code", "offense_class": "Offender subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950 (sealing)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.", "source_quote": "If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code;", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Offender subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950 (sealing) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "five years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** One or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree, or one or more misdemeanors (sealing)\n\n> (a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** one year\n\n**Measured from:** the offender's final discharge\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-one-or-more-felonies-of-the-fourth-or-fifth-degree-or-one-or-more-misdemeanors-s.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-one-or-more-felonies-of-the-fourth-or-fifth-degree-or-one-or-more-misdemeanors-s", "measured_from": "the offender's final discharge", "offense_class": "One or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree, or one or more misdemeanors (sealing)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence;", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "One or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree, or one or more misdemeanors (sealing) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "one year"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** One or two felonies of the third degree (sealing)\n\n> (a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** three years\n\n**Measured from:** the offender's final discharge\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-one-or-two-felonies-of-the-third-degree-sealing.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-one-or-two-felonies-of-the-third-degree-sealing", "measured_from": "the offender's final discharge", "offense_class": "One or two felonies of the third degree (sealing)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code;", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "One or two felonies of the third degree (sealing) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "three years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Soliciting improper compensation (sealing)\n\n> (a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.\n\n**State:** Ohio\n\n**Waiting period:** seven years\n\n**Measured from:** the offender's final discharge\n\n**Section:** 2953.32\n\n> Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.\n\n> At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "2953.32", "file": "ohio-soliciting-improper-compensation-sealing.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio-soliciting-improper-compensation-sealing", "measured_from": "the offender's final discharge", "offense_class": "Soliciting improper compensation (sealing)", "quote_citation": "Section 2953.32 | Sealing or expungement of record of conviction record or bail forfeiture; exceptions.", "quote_offense_class": "(a) An application for sealing under this section may be made at whichever of the following times is applicable regarding the offense: (i) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or two felonies of the third degree, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (ii) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iv) of this section, at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of one or more felonies of the fourth or fifth degree or one or more misdemeanors, so long as none of the offenses is a violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code or a felony offense of violence; (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code; (iv) If the offender was subject to the requirements of Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code or Chapter 2950. of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, at the expiration of five years after the requirements have ended under section 2950.07 of the Revised Code or section 2950.07 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to January 1, 2008, or are terminated under section 2950.15 or 2950.151 of the Revised Code; (v) At the expiration of six months after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a minor misdemeanor.", "rechecked": "2026-09-02", "source_quote": "At the expiration of seven years after the offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code;", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Ohio", "title": "Soliciting improper compensation (sealing) \u00b7 Ohio \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true, "waiting_period": "seven years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Any felony offence\n\n**State:** Virginia\n\n**Waiting period:** Ten years\n\n**Measured from:** the date of (i) dismissal of a deferred charge, (ii) conviction, (iii) release from incarceration on the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, (iv) a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, or (v) release from incarceration following a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, whichever date occurred later\n\n> 2. During a period after the date of (i) dismissal of a deferred charge, (ii) conviction, (iii) release from incarceration on the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, (iv) a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, or (v) release from incarceration following a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, whichever date occurred later,\n\n**Section:** 19.2-392.12\n\n> \u00a7 19.2-392.12. Sealing of offenses resulting in a deferred and dismissed disposition or conviction by petition\n\n> b. Ten years for any felony offense\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "19.2-392.12", "file": "virginia-any-felony-offence.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "virginia-any-felony-offence", "measured_from": "the date of (i) dismissal of a deferred charge, (ii) conviction, (iii) release from incarceration on the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, (iv) a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, or (v) release from incarceration following a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, whichever date occurred later", "offense_class": "Any felony offence", "quote_citation": "\u00a7 19.2-392.12. Sealing of offenses resulting in a deferred and dismissed disposition or conviction by petition", "quote_measured_from": "2. During a period after the date of (i) dismissal of a deferred charge, (ii) conviction, (iii) release from incarceration on the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, (iv) a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, or (v) release from incarceration following a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, whichever date occurred later,", "source_quote": "b. Ten years for any felony offense", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/section19.2-392.12/"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Virginia", "title": "Any felony offence \u00b7 Virginia \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "Ten years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Any misdemeanor offence\n\n**State:** Virginia\n\n**Waiting period:** Seven years\n\n**Measured from:** the date of (i) dismissal of a deferred charge, (ii) conviction, (iii) release from incarceration on the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, (iv) a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, or (v) release from incarceration following a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, whichever date occurred later\n\n> 2. During a period after the date of (i) dismissal of a deferred charge, (ii) conviction, (iii) release from incarceration on the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, (iv) a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, or (v) release from incarceration following a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, whichever date occurred later,\n\n**Section:** 19.2-392.12\n\n> \u00a7 19.2-392.12. Sealing of offenses resulting in a deferred and dismissed disposition or conviction by petition\n\n> a. Seven years for any misdemeanor offense\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "19.2-392.12", "file": "virginia-any-misdemeanor-offence.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "virginia-any-misdemeanor-offence", "measured_from": "the date of (i) dismissal of a deferred charge, (ii) conviction, (iii) release from incarceration on the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, (iv) a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, or (v) release from incarceration following a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, whichever date occurred later", "offense_class": "Any misdemeanor offence", "quote_citation": "\u00a7 19.2-392.12. Sealing of offenses resulting in a deferred and dismissed disposition or conviction by petition", "quote_measured_from": "2. During a period after the date of (i) dismissal of a deferred charge, (ii) conviction, (iii) release from incarceration on the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, (iv) a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, or (v) release from incarceration following a finding that the person was in violation of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole related to the charge or conviction set forth in the petition, whichever date occurred later,", "source_quote": "a. Seven years for any misdemeanor offense", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/section19.2-392.12/"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Virginia", "title": "Any misdemeanor offence \u00b7 Virginia \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "Seven years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Class B felony\n\n**State:** Washington\n\n**Waiting period:** ten years\n\n**Measured from:** the later of: (i) The applicant's release from community custody; (ii) the applicant's release from full and partial confinement; or (iii) the applicant's sentencing date\n\n**Section:** 9.94A.640\n\n> RCW 9.94A.640 Vacation of offender's record of conviction.\n\n> (e) The offense is a class B felony and less than ten years have passed since the later of: (i) The applicant's release from community custody; (ii) the applicant's release from full and partial confinement; or (iii) the applicant's sentencing date;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "9.94A.640", "file": "washington-class-b-felony.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "washington-class-b-felony", "measured_from": "the later of: (i) The applicant's release from community custody; (ii) the applicant's release from full and partial confinement; or (iii) the applicant's sentencing date", "offense_class": "Class B felony", "quote_citation": "RCW 9.94A.640 Vacation of offender's record of conviction.", "source_quote": "(e) The offense is a class B felony and less than ten years have passed since the later of: (i) The applicant's release from community custody; (ii) the applicant's release from full and partial confinement; or (iii) the applicant's sentencing date;", "sources": ["https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.94A.640"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Washington", "title": "Class B felony \u00b7 Washington \u2014 Criminal record expungement and sealing waiting periods by state", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false, "waiting_period": "ten years"} {"asset": "criminal-record-expungement-waiting-periods-by-state", "body": "**Offense class:** Class C felony other than one described in RCW 46.61.502(6) or 46.61.504(6)\n\n**State:** Washington\n\n**Waiting period:** five years\n\n**Measured from:** the later of: (i) The applicant's release from community custody; (ii) the applicant's release from full and partial confinement; or (iii) the applicant's sentencing date\n\n**Section:** 9.94A.640\n\n> RCW 9.94A.640 Vacation of offender's record of conviction.\n\n> (f) The offense was a class C felony, other than a class C felony described in RCW 46.61.502 (6) or 46.61.504 (6), and less than five years have passed since the later of: (i) The applicant's release from community custody; (ii) the applicant's release from full and partial confinement; or (iii) the applicant's sentencing date; or\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "9.94A.640", "file": "washington-class-c-felony-other-than-one-described-in-rcw-46-61-502-6-or-46-61-504-6.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "washington-class-c-felony-other-than-one-described-in-rcw-46-61-502-6-or-46-61-504-6", "measured_from": "the later of: (i) The applicant's release from community custody; (ii) the applicant's release from full and partial confinement; or (iii) the applicant's sentencing date", "offense_class": "Class C felony other than one described in RCW 46.61.502(6) or 46.61.504(6)", "quote_citation": "RCW 9.94A.640 Vacation of offender's record of conviction.", "source_quote": "(f) The offense was a class C felony, other than a class C felony described in RCW 46.61.502 (6) or 46.61.504 (6), and less than five years have passed since the later of: (i) The applicant's release from community custody; 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the applicant's release from total and partial confinement, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; or the applicant's sentencing date\n\n**Section:** 9.96.060\n\n> RCW 9.96.060 Vacating records of conviction for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses.\n\n> (g) For any offense other than those described in (f) of this subsection, less than three years have passed since the later of the applicant's release from supervision or probation; the applicant's release from total and partial confinement, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; or the applicant's sentencing date;\n\nSource: \n", "citation": "9.96.060", "file": "washington-misdemeanor-or-gross-misdemeanor-other-than-a-domestic-violence-offence.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "washington-misdemeanor-or-gross-misdemeanor-other-than-a-domestic-violence-offence", "measured_from": "the later of the applicant's release from supervision or probation; the applicant's release from total and partial confinement, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; 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