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District of Columbia: Adult Convictions (DC-C-2)

District of Columbia: Adult Convictions (DC-C-2)

Records relating to a criminal offense that has been decriminalized may be sealed by the court at any time. D.C. Code § 16-803.02.
Record Detail(s)
Decriminalized
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No statutory language
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Hearing
At court's discretion
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Seal
Ineligible Category or Citation
No statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.
Procedure General
The petition must be filed in Superior Court, with service on the prosecutor. If the criteria in section 16-803.02(a)(1) are met, sealing is mandatory; otherwise, it is discretionary. For specific procedure, see D.C. Code §§ 16-803.02 et seq.
Fees
No statutory language.
Effect
The person need not disclose the arrest, charge, trial, or conviction in response to any inquiry. D.C. Code § 16-803.02(b)(6).
Waiting Periods
There is no statutory language as to any waiting period.

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