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Adult Criminal Record Clearance Overview

Adult criminal records for cases in which you were convicted are eligible for sealing or vacating in some situations. In most instances, you have to file a petition in court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your petition. 

  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of a Category A felony, the record can be sealed 10 years after you complete your sentence. 
  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of a Category B, C, or D felony, the record can be sealed five years after you complete your sentence. 
  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of a Category E felony, the record can be sealed two years after you complete your sentence. 
  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of a felony and successfully completed a reentry program, the record can be sealed four years after you complete the program. 
  • If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, the record can be sealed after you complete your sentence. For some misdemeanors, you can file your petition one year after you complete your sentence. For most misdemeanors, you can file your petition two years after you complete your sentence. In a few cases, you will have to wait seven years after you complete your sentence. 
  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of a gross misdemeanor, the record can be sealed two years after you complete your sentence. 
  • If you were convicted of drug possession not for sale, the record should be sealed three years after the date of your conviction, so long as you meet certain conditions. You do not have to file a petition to start the process. 
  • If you were convicted of a non-violent offense because you were a victim of human trafficking or involuntary servitude, the conviction can be vacated and sealed immediately. 
  • If you were convicted of an offense that is no longer a crime, the records can be sealed immediately. 
  • If you were convicted but later establish factual innocence, the records are sealed by the court immediately. 
  • If you were convicted of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, the conviction will be sealed automatically when you complete the terms of your sentence.  
  • If you were convicted and later pardoned, the court will seal your record immediately if you submit proof of the pardon. 

Adult criminal records for cases in which you completed a diversion or deferral program are eligible for sealing in some situations. In most instances, you do not have to file a petition to start the process. 

  • If you successfully completed a probation before judgment program, the record should be sealed immediately. 
  • If you successfully completed a probation before judgment program for veterans and military personnel, the record should be sealed immediately. 
  • If you successfully completed an alcohol or drug treatment program, the record should be sealed immediately. 
  • If your conviction is set aside after you successfully complete a program for problem gamblers, the record can be sealed. You have to file a petition to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your petition. 
  • If your solicitation of prostitution case is dismissed after you successfully complete a program, the record should be sealed immediately. 
  • If your case is dismissed after you successfully complete a pre-prosecution diversion program, the record should be sealed immediately. 

Adult criminal records for arrests for which you were never convicted are eligible for sealing in some situations. 

  • If you were arrested but the charges against you were dismissed or you were acquitted, the record can be sealed immediately. You do not have to file a petition to start the process, but it is up to the judge whether or not to seal your record. 
  • If you were arrested but the prosecutor decided not to file charges, the record can be sealed. You are only eligible if you and the prosecutor sign an agreement, if the statute of limitations period has ended, or if eight years have passed since the arrest. 

Adult Criminal Record Clearance Policies

Records relating to a misdemeanor conviction for a violation of sections NRS 422.540 to 422.570, inclusive, a violation of NRS 484C.110 or 484C.120 other than a felony, or a battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 can be sealed by the court seven years after sentence completion, so long as the criteria in subsection (5) are met. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.245(1)(e), (5).
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Records relating to a misdemeanor conviction for battery, harassment, stalking, or a violation of an order of protection can be sealed by the court two years after the sentence is completed, as long as the criteria are met. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.245(1)(f), (5).
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Records relating to a misdemeanor conviction can be sealed by the court one year after sentence completion, so long as the criteria are met. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.245(1)(g), (5).
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Records relating to a felony offense for which the petitioner successfully completed a program for reentry can be sealed by the court four years after completion of the program. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.259(1).
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Records relating to a conviction for unlawful possession of a controlled substance not for sale can be sealed three years after the person is convicted and sentenced, so long as the criteria are met. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.3365.
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Records relating to crimes other than crimes of violence can be vacated and sealed by the court upon a finding that the petitioner's participation in the offense was the result of being a victim of human trafficking or involuntary servitude. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.247.
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Records relating to a conviction for an offense that has been decriminalized can be sealed by the court immediately. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.271.
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Records relating to a conviction for a category A felony, a crime of violence, or burglary pursuant to 205.060 may be sealed by the court 10 years after sentence completion, so long as the criteria in subsection (5) are met. Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 179.245(1)(a),(5).
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Records relating to a conviction for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana will be sealed upon completion of the terms and conditions imposed at sentencing. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §453.336(8).
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Records relating to a conviction for which a person receives a pardon will be sealed if the person submits proof of the pardon to the court. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 179.273.
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Records relating to a conviction for a category B, C, or D felony can be sealed by the court five years after the sentence is completed, so long as the criteria are met. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.245(1)(b), (5).
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Records relating to a conviction for a category E felony can be sealed by the court two years after the sentence is completed, so long as the criteria are met. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.245(1)(c), (5).
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Records relating to a gross misdemeanor can be sealed by the court two years after the sentence is completed, so long as the criteria are met. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.245(1)(d), (5).
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Records relating to an offense for which the petitioner successfully completed probation will be sealed by the court. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 176A.265.
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Records relating to an offense for which the person has successfully completed probation will be sealed by the court. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 176A.295.
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Records relating to a conviction that is set aside following the successful completion of a treatment program can be sealed by the court. Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 458A.240, 179.255(2).
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Records relating to an offense dismissed upon the successful completion of a treatment program for persons who solicit prostitution can be sealed by the court. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 201.354(8).
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Records relating to a case that is discharged and dismissed following the successful completion of a pre-prosecution diversion program will be sealed by the court. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 174.034.
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Records relating to a convicition for which a person establishes factual innocence are sealed by the court immediately. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ch. 34; Nev. Rev. Stat. § 34.970(7).
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Records relating to a criminal case can be sealed any time following dismissal of the charges or an acquittal. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.255(1)(a), (c).
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Records relating to a criminal case in which charges were declined for prosecution can be sealed pursuant to a stipulation between the parties, or after the applicable statute of limitations has run, or eight years after the arrest. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179.255(1)(b).
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Juvenile Record Clearance Overview

Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be sealed in Nevada. Please note that the Clean Slate Clearinghouse does not provide legal advice. 

Read the legal policies and statutes for detailed statutory information. 

Juvenile Record Clearance Policies Overview 

  • Most juvenile records should be automatically sealed when you turn 18, unless your case involved a sex offense. You should not have to do anything to get the record sealed. 
  • You can submit a request to seal your records before you turn 18 if at least three years have passed since your case was closed, but it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your request. 
  • If you were charged with a sex offense, your record can be sealed after you turn 30 if you are no longer required to register. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your request. 

You may not be eligible for sealing if you have certain convictions or adjudications on your record. 

Find a Lawyer 

If you think you might be eligible to have your record sealed, find a lawyer who may be able to help you. Some lawyers might help you for free, although you may still need to pay a fee to file the paperwork in court. 

Court Forms and Resources 

If you cannot find a lawyer to help you, you may be able to file a petition on your own using these court forms and resources. 

Juvenile Record Clearance Policies

Records relating to a child must be sealed when the child reaches 18 years of age. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.140.
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Records relating to a sex offense or an unlawful act that would have been a felony if committed by an adult and involved the use or threat of violence can be sealed after the person reaches the age of 30 and is no longer subject to registration and community notification. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.150(6).
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Records relating to a child can be sealed if the child is less than 18 years of age, has been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the juvenile court, and is not subject to a disqualifying event. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.130(1), (4).
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Records relating to a child will be sealed if the child is at least 18 years of age, has been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the juvenile court, and is not subject to a disqualifying event. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.130(1), (4).
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Records relating to an unlawful act that, if committed by an adult, would have been a misdemeanor or an act of a child in need of supervision pursuant to NRS 62B.320 may be expunged after the child turns 18. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §62H.180(1).
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Find A Lawyer

Legal service providers located in the state.

Contact information for legal aid organizations, bar associations, and other organizations that engage in record clearance work is provided for informational purposes only. The NRRC does not endorse or recommend any organization or individual referenced on the site. If you are a legal service provider who offers record clearance services, please contact us.

State Bar of Nevada Lawyer Referral Service

Service area: Statewide

Legal Aid of Southern Nevada

Service area: Clark County

Nevada Legal Services - Las Vegas

Service area: Clark, Nye, Lincoln, and Esmeralda counties

Nevada Legal Services - Yerington

Service area: Yerington County

Nevada Legal Services - Elko

Service area: Elko County and surrounding areas

Nevada Legal Services - Reno

Service area: Washoe, Carson City, Douglas, Churchill, Eureaka, Humboldt, Pershing, White Pine, Lander, Mineral, Elko, Storey, and Lyon counties

Nevada Legal Services - Carson City

Service area: Carson City Walk-ins preferred

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