Rhode Island: Adult Factual Innocence (RI-FI-2)

Records relating to a case resulting from wrongful arrest or mistaken identity can be sealed by the court. R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1-12.1(a).

Record Detail(s)

Unlawful or mistaken arrest or charge

Identity theft

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in court. For the specific procedure, see R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1-12.1.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The court records are sealed. R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1-12.1(c).

Forms

For information on how to file a petition to expunge a record in Rhode Island, visit here.

Waiting Periods

There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.