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Iowa: Adult Non-Conviction Arrests (IA-NC-1)

Iowa: Adult Non-Conviction Arrests (IA-NC-1)

The record of a criminal case can be expunged by the court 180 days after acquittal or dismissal. Iowa Code § 901C.2(2)(a)(1).
Record Detail(s)
Charges resolved in favor of defendant
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No statutory language
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Hearing
No statutory language
Clearance Process
By petition or court's own motion
Remedy
Expunge
Ineligible Category or Citation
All public offenses defined under section 692.1 are eligible for expungement. Records relating to arrests dismissed pursuant to a deferred judgment under section 907.9 are not eligible for expungement under this section. See Iowa Code § 901C.2.
Procedure General
A motion can be filed by the defendant or prosecutor in the criminal case, or the court can independently enter an order expunging the criminal case court record. Iowa Code § 901C.2(2)(a). For the specific procedure, see Iowa Code § 901C.2.
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding a fee for expungement. All legal financial obligations must have been met. See, Iowa Code § 901C.2(2)(a)(2).
Effect
Court records of the case are confidential and exempt from public access. Iowa Code §§ 901C.2(b)(3), 907.1.
Waiting Periods
The application can be filed 180 days after acquittal or dismissal.  

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