Hawaii: Adult Convictions (HI-C-1)

A record relating to a first conviction for driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol while under the age of 21 can be expunged by the court once the petitioner reaches 21, if the petitioner has had no subsequent alcohol or drug related law enforcement contacts. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291E-64(e).

Record Detail(s)

Youthful offense

Misdemeanor

First offense

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

No statutory language

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Expunge

Ineligible Category or Citation

See section 291E-64(b) and (e) f for eligibility.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in court. For the specific procedure, see Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291E-64(e).

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

There is no statutory language regarding effect.

Forms

For the application regarding expunging a records conviction for driving under the influence while under the age of 21, visit here.

Waiting Periods

The petition can be filed after petitioner reaches the age of 21.

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