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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. An individual may file a petition to seal a criminal record if:
a. The individual pled guilty to or was found guilty of a misdemeanor offense and the individual has not been convicted of a new crime for at least three years before filing the petition;
b. The individual pled guilty to or was found guilty of a felony offense and the individual has not been convicted of a new crime for at least five years before filing the petition; or
c. The individual was granted an unconditional pardon of the criminal conviction by the governor.
2. Except as provided under section 12-60.1-05, this chapter does not apply to:
a. A felony offense involving violence or intimidation during the period in which the offender is ineligible to possess a firearm under subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 62.1-02-01; or
b. An offense for which an offender has been ordered to register under section 12.1-32-15.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12. Corrections, Parole, and Probation § 12-60.1-02. Grounds to file petition to seal criminal record - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-corrections-parole-and-probation/nd-cent-code-sect-12-60-1-02/
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