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Northern Mariana Islands: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (MP-D-1)

Northern Mariana Islands: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (MP-D-1)

Records relating to arrest and court proceedings can be expunged by the court upon dismissal following deferred adjudication in a first controlled substance possession case. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 4116. (Cannot link directly to statutes.)
Record Detail(s)
Completion of diversion or deferral program
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No statutory language
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Expunge
Ineligible Category or Citation
This provision applies only to a first offense for controlled substance possession. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 4116.
Procedure General
The petition must be filed in the court that handled the case. For the specific procedure, see 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 4116.
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The person is restored to pre-arrest status and need not disclose the arrest or charge in response to any inquiry. 6 N. Mar. I. Code § 4116.
Waiting Periods
There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.

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