Utah: Adult Convictions (UT-C-12)

Records relating to Class B or C misdemeanor traffic convictions can be expunged by the court. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-202.

Record Detail(s)

Misdemeanor

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No statutory language

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

No

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Expunge

Ineligible Category or Citation

The policy applies to Class B or C misdemeanor traffic convictions only.

Procedure General

The process for the automatic expungement shall be in accordance with any rules made by the Judicial Council or the Supreme Court. Records may be expunged after five years for a class C misdemeanor or an infraction, and at least six years for a class B misdemeanor. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-202.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

Records for the traffic offenses shall be deleted without a court order or notice to the prosecuting agency. Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-202.

Forms

For more information on the auto expungement of adult conviction records in Utah, see here.

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period.

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