Clearing a DUI From Your Record in Alaska
Whether a DUI or DWI conviction can be expunged or sealed in Alaska, and what to do instead if it can't.
Short answer: No. The court system states that a suspended imposition of sentence is not permitted for driving under the influence, so a DUI conviction cannot be set aside through SIS. Alaska Court System PUB-41 (Suspended Imposition of Sentence)
| DUI / DWI convictions | No. The court system states that a suspended imposition of sentence is not permitted for driving under the influence, so a DUI conviction cannot be set aside through SIS. |
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| How to apply | SIS set-asides are handled within the original case: before probation ends the court notifies the prosecutor, and if probation is completed successfully the court ordinarily sets aside the conviction; if it considers denying the set-aside, the person gets notice and a chance to be heard. To report a case that should have been removed from CourtView, file form TF-810 with the court where the case was filed. To seal information based on mistaken identity or false accusation, send a written request to the head of the agency that keeps the record. |
Where to get help in Alaska
More Alaska expungement & criminal records
- Getting a Copy of Your Alaska Criminal Record
- Expunging or Sealing a Felony in Alaska
- How to File for Expungement in Alaska
- Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Alaska
- All Alaska expungement & criminal records rules
FAQ
Can a DUI be expunged in Alaska?
No. The court system states that a suspended imposition of sentence is not permitted for driving under the influence, so a DUI conviction cannot be set aside through SIS.
How do you file for expungement in Alaska?
SIS set-asides are handled within the original case: before probation ends the court notifies the prosecutor, and if probation is completed successfully the court ordinarily sets aside the conviction; if it considers denying the set-aside, the person gets notice and a chance to be heard. To report a case that should have been removed from CourtView, file form TF-810 with the court where the case was filed. To seal information based on mistaken identity or false accusation, send a written request to the head of the agency that keeps the record.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.