Northern Mariana Islands: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (MP-D-2)

A judgment of conviction can be vacated and deemed not to exist upon successful completion of a period of probation with suspended sentence. 6 CMC § 4113(k). (Cannot link directly to statutes.)

Record Detail(s)

Completion of diversion or deferral program

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

Yes, if objection filed

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Vacate

Ineligible Category or Citation

Certain violent and sexual offenses are ineligible for vacation. 6 CMC § 4113(m).

Procedure General

Upon successful completion of the probation period, the Office of Adult Probation shall file a motion to set aside conviction within 30 days of the end of the probation period. The prosecutor has 20 days to object. For the specific procedure, see 6 CMC § 4113(k).

Fees

All court-ordered fees must be paid. 6 CMC § 4113.

Effect

The conviction is deemed not to exist.

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period.

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