How Long Does A DUI Stay On Your Record In Indiana?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Indiana will retain a DUI offense on a driver’s record for

life

. Additionally, eight points will be assessed, which remain for two years.

How much does it cost to get a DUI expunged in Indiana?

In most cases, the filing fee for a petition for expungement is equal to the court’s civil filing fee (currently

$156 for most courts

). The court may reduce or waive this fee if the person is indigent. There is no filing fee for a petition for expungement of an arrest record that did not lead to a conviction.

Can you get a DUI expunged in Indiana?

Can a DUI or OVWI be Expunged? … For a misdemeanor DUI conviction to be expunged,

at least 5 years must have passed from the date of conviction

, the person cannot have committed any other crimes in the previous five years from filing the expungement petition, and the person must have paid all courts costs and fines.

How long do you have to wait to get a DUI expunged in Indiana?

There is a

five-year waiting period for a misdemeanor DUI charge

, and the waiting period for felony DUI charges is eight years. Indiana will not allow you to expunge a DUI conviction, only an arrest record or charge record.

What Cannot be expunged in Indiana?

Under Chapter 35-38-9 of the Indiana Expungement Law, expungement is not available to

sex offenders

or violent offenders or persons convicted of official misconduct, homicide offenses, human and sexual trafficking offenses, or sex crimes.

How much does it cost to have a misdemeanor expunged?

Misdemeanor Expungements

$695*

Misdemeanor DUI Expungement $820. Felony Expungement $915* (includes a reduction to a misdemeanor when eligible)

Does Indiana expungement restore gun rights?

It means that, in Indiana,

your firearms rights are restored following an expungement

; however, there is one exception: If you were convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony involving domestic violence, your firearm rights cannot be restored through an expungement.

How do I expunge my record in Indiana?

Records contained within an individual’s criminal history file may be expunged or sealed under Indiana law. A petition for expungement or seal can

be filed with a local court of jurisdiction in Indiana

by an individual (pro se) or by private legal counsel.

What is the penalty for DUI in Indiana?


Fines: up to $10,000 fine

.

Jail: between 5 days and 3 years in jail

.

Drivers License Suspension: 180 days to 2 years drivers

license suspension (probationary ignition interlock restricted driving privileges may be available after 180 days suspension)

When can I expunge my record Indiana?


One year from the date of your arrest, charge, or juvenile delinquency adjudication

, you may file a petition to have your criminal record expunged and sealed if either of the following applies: You were arrested but not convicted of a crime. You were convicted but the conviction was later vacated.

What crimes can be expunged?

  • sodomy with a child,
  • lewd acts with a child,
  • statutory rape, and.
  • oral copulation with a child.

How long does it take for expungement to take effect?

How long does a California Expungement take? Generally speaking, you can count on your expungement taking in the neighborhood of

90 to 120 days

, but certain courts or older cases can take longer.

Do I need a lawyer to expunge?

If your criminal record is eligible for expungement,

you might not need to hire an attorney to complete the process

. … You usually will be required to pay a fee in order to file the expungement application with the court.

What is the lowest misdemeanor?


A class C

is the lowest level misdemeanor. Those types of offenses would carry a penalty of zero to 30 days in jail. When you look at felonies, it gets a little more complicated. The legislature has essentially divided felonies into two groups – drug felonies and non-drug felonies.

Will I pass a background check with a misdemeanor?

Under California civil code (The Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act), any misdemeanors, complaints, indictments, arrests,

and convictions older than that cannot be reported on background checks

. Full pardons, expungements and arrests that did not lead to a conviction, meanwhile, cannot be reported at all.

How can a felon get gun rights back in Indiana?

The only way to restore your firearm rights for an Indiana felony conviction is

to receive a pardon from the governor of Indiana

.

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