Sealing A Record
NRS 179.245 — from 1 year after a misdemeanor to 10 after the most serious felonies
Nevada clears a conviction by sealing its records. A person may petition the court that convicted them once the waiting period for the offense has run, counted from release from actual custody or discharge from parole or probation, whichever is later.
| Conviction | Waiting period |
|---|---|
| ConvictionCategory A felony, a crime of violence, or residential burglary | Waiting period10 years |
| ConvictionCategory B, C or D felony | Waiting period5 years |
| ConvictionCategory E felony | Waiting period2 years |
| ConvictionGross misdemeanor | Waiting period2 years |
| ConvictionDriving under the influence or domestic battery, other than a felony | Waiting period7 years |
| ConvictionBattery, harassment, stalking or violating a protection order, punished as a misdemeanor | Waiting period2 years |
| ConvictionAny other misdemeanor | Waiting period1 year |
The petition comes with the person's current, verified records from the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, a list of agencies known to hold records of the conviction, and the date of birth, the conviction and the date of arrest. The court notifies the arresting agency and the prosecutor, either of whom may present evidence at a hearing.
Sources for this section (1)
- NRS 179.245 — Sealing records after conviction: Persons eligible
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.