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West Virginia: Adult Convictions (WV-C-7)

West Virginia: Adult Convictions (WV-C-7)

Records relating to commercial motor vehicle traffic control violations or convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances cannot be expunged. W. Va. Code § 61-11-26b.
Record Detail(s)
Drug offenses
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Hearing
No
Clearance Process
Automatic
Remedy
Expunge
Ineligible Category or Citation
Offenses not eligible for expungement are listed in W. Va. Code § 61-11-26b.
Procedure General
The procedure is automatic.
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
No court or other tribunal may enter an order or take any other action related to a motor vehicle traffic control offense that violates any applicable federal law or regulation. W. Va. Code § 61-11-26b(b).
Waiting Periods
There is no statutory language regarding waiting periods.