Mississippi: Adult Convictions (MS-C-6)

Records relating to misdemeanor convictions can be expunged by the municipal court two years after the last conviction upon a showing of rehabilitation and good conduct. Miss. Code Ann. § 21-23-7(6).

Record Detail(s)

Misdemeanor

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Expunge

Ineligible Category or Citation

This section applies to any and all misdemeanor convictions in a municipal court.

Procedure General

Upon prior notice to the municipal prosecuting attorney, the court can order the expungement at its discretion. For the specific procedure, see Miss. Code Ann. § 21-23-7(6).

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding a fee.

Effect

The person may lawfully deny any prior convictions. The order of expungement does not apply to the confidential records of law enforcement agencies and has no effect on the driving record of a person. Miss. Code Ann. § 21-23-7(6).

Waiting Periods

The record can be expunged two years after the last conviction.

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