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Hawaii: Adult Convictions (HI-C-2)

Hawaii: Adult Convictions (HI-C-2)

Records relating to specified first or second drug offense convictions can be expunged by the court following the successful completion of a drug treatment program and probation. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-622.5(4).
Record Detail(s)
Drug offenses
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
Potentially, see statute
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Hearing
No
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Expunge
Ineligible Category or Citation
See section 706-622.5(1) for offenses eligible for probation and substance abuse treatment.
Procedure General
A written application must be submitted to the court following the completion of a substance abuse treatment program and probation. For the specific procedure, see Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-622.5.
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
There is no statutory language regarding effect.
Forms
For the application for the expungement of records regarding a first-time drug conviction, visit here.
Waiting Periods
The petition can be filed any time after the successful completion of treatment.