Clearing A Record
Minn. Stat. 609A.02 — sealing after two to five years crime free, or at once when a case ends in the person's favor
| The record | Without a new conviction for at least |
|---|---|
| The recordAll proceedings resolved in the person's favor | Without a new conviction for at leastNo wait |
| The recordA diversion program or stay of adjudication completed | Without a new conviction for at leastOne year since completion, without a new charge |
| The recordA petty misdemeanor or misdemeanor conviction | Without a new conviction for at leastTwo years since discharge of the sentence |
| The recordA gross misdemeanor conviction | Without a new conviction for at leastThree years since discharge |
| The recordCertain listed felonies | Without a new conviction for at leastFour years since discharge |
| The recordA felony later deemed a lesser offense, not on the list | Without a new conviction for at leastFive years since discharge |
The person files a petition and pays the filing fee, which may be waived for indigency and is waived when the proceedings were resolved in the person's favor. The hearing is held no sooner than 60 days after service, and victims may be heard. An order is stayed for 60 days after it is filed.
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 609A.02 — Expungement: grounds for order
- Minn. Stat. 609A.03 — Petition to expunge criminal records
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.