Missouri: Adult Convictions (MO-C-8)

A first time conviction under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 311.325 for purchase or possession of alcohol while under 21 years old may be expunged one year after the petitioner turns 21, provided the petitioner has not been convicted of any other alcohol-related offenses, has not had any alcohol-related enforcement contacts as defined in section 302.525, and is not licensed as a commercial motor vehicle driver. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 311.326.

Record Detail(s)

Misdemeanor

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

No statutory language

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Expunge

Ineligible Category or Citation

This section applies only to convictions under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 311.325.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the court of conviction. A person is entitled to only one conviction under this section. For the specific procedure, see Mo. Rev. Stat. § 311.326.

Fees

There is no statutory language on fees.

Effect

The person is restored to pre-arrest status.

Waiting Periods

There is a 1-year waiting period.

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