Title 77 Chapter 40 Section 104

Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Utah Expungement Act
Section 104
Eligibility for expungement of records of arrest, investigation, and detention -- Requirements.

            

77-40-104.   Eligibility for expungement of records of arrest, investigation, and detention -- Requirements.

            (1) A person who has been arrested or formally charged with an offense may apply to the bureau for a certificate of eligibility to expunge all records of arrest, investigation, and detention which may have been made in the case, subject to the following conditions:

            (a) at least 30 days have passed since the arrest for which a certificate of eligibility is sought;

            (b) there are no criminal proceedings pending against the petitioner; and

            (c) one of the following occurred:

            (i) charges were screened by the investigating law enforcement agency and the prosecutor has made a final determination that no charges will be filed in the case;

            (ii) the entire case was dismissed with prejudice;

            (iii) the person was acquitted at trial on all of the charges contained in the case; or

            (iv) the statute of limitations has expired on all of the charges contained in the case.

            (2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), a petitioner seeking expungement under Subsection (1)(c)(iii) shall be issued a certificate of eligibility on an expedited basis.


Amended by Chapter 136, 2012 General Session