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Mississippi: Adult Convictions (MS-C-7)

Mississippi: Adult Convictions (MS-C-7)

Records relating to a conviction for purchasing or possessing alcohol under age 21 can be expunged by the court one year after sentence completion. Miss. Code Ann. § 67-3-70(6).
Record Detail(s)
Youthful offense
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Hearing
No
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Expunge
Ineligible Category or Citation
This provision applies only to underage alcohol offenses. Miss. Code Ann. § 67-3-70(6).
Procedure General
The petition must be filed in court. For the specific procedure, see Miss. Code Ann. § 67-3-70.
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
All official records relating to the arrest, trial, finding or plea of guilty, dismissal, and discharge are expunged. Miss. Code Ann. § 67-3-70(6).
Waiting Periods
The petition can be filed one year after sentence completion.

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