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Utah: Adult Convictions (UT-C-10)

Utah: Adult Convictions (UT-C-10)

Records relating to a Class B or Class C misdemeanor traffic conviction can be expunged. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-305(3).
Record Detail(s)
Misdemeanor
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No statutory language
Mandatory / Discretionary
Discretionary
Hearing
Yes, if objection filed
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Expunge
Ineligible Category or Citation
There is not statutory language on ineligible offenses.
Procedure General
The individual shall file a petition for expungement, in accordance with the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure, Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-305.
Fees
The bureau charges application and issuance fees in accordance with section. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-304.
Effect
The person can respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-401 (2).
Forms
For more information on the expungement of adult conviction records in Utah, see here.
Waiting Periods
There is a 3- to 4-year waiting period.