Expunging or Sealing a Felony in Alaska
Which felony convictions can be expunged or sealed in Alaska, the waiting period, and how to file.
Short answer: The same SIS set-aside applies to felonies: the court system states it does not matter whether the crime was a felony or misdemeanor, but SIS is barred for the listed serious offenses, firearm offenses, and for a felony when the person has certain prior felony or assault convictions… AS 12.55.085(f); Alaska Court System PUB-41
| Felony convictions | The same SIS set-aside applies to felonies: the court system states it does not matter whether the crime was a felony or misdemeanor, but SIS is barred for the listed serious offenses, firearm offenses, and for a felony when the person has certain prior felony or assault convictions (counting set-aside convictions). There is no general petition to expunge or seal a felony conviction. |
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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. |
| What clearing a record does | A set-aside means the person is no longer considered convicted of the crime, but the court system states it does not shred records, dismiss the case, or remove the conviction from the criminal record or CourtView, and anyone (including employers) can see a set-aside conviction. A set-aside conviction still counts as a prior conviction for later SIS eligibility. When information is sealed for mistaken identity or false accusation, the person may deny the existence of the arrest, charge or conviction. Immigration authorities may treat a set-aside differently from state law. |
Where to get help in Alaska
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- All Alaska expungement & criminal records rules
FAQ
Can a felony be expunged in Alaska?
The same SIS set-aside applies to felonies: the court system states it does not matter whether the crime was a felony or misdemeanor, but SIS is barred for the listed serious offenses, firearm offenses, and for a felony when the person has certain prior felony or assault convictions (counting set-aside convictions). There is no general petition to expunge or seal a felony conviction.
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.
What happens after a record is expunged or sealed in Alaska?
A set-aside means the person is no longer considered convicted of the crime, but the court system states it does not shred records, dismiss the case, or remove the conviction from the criminal record or CourtView, and anyone (including employers) can see a set-aside conviction. A set-aside conviction still counts as a prior conviction for later SIS eligibility. When information is sealed for mistaken identity or false accusation, the person may deny the existence of the arrest, charge or conviction. Immigration authorities may treat a set-aside differently from state law.
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.