Clearing a DUI From Your Record in Connecticut
Whether a DUI or DWI conviction can be expunged or sealed in Connecticut, and what to do instead if it can't.
Short answer: Yes, in some cases. A DUI conviction under § 14-227a is erased ten years after the most recent conviction, but not if the person was convicted of another DUI within the ten years after that conviction. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-142a(e)(1)(A)(ii), (e)(2)(D), (e)(6)
| DUI / DWI convictions | Yes, in some cases. A DUI conviction under § 14-227a is erased ten years after the most recent conviction, but not if the person was convicted of another DUI within the ten years after that conviction. Erasure does not require the Department of Motor Vehicles to erase information on the driving record. |
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| How to apply | Most erasures under Clean Slate and for dismissals happen without filing anything. For convictions from before January 1, 2000, a person files a petition for Clean Slate erasure on the form prescribed by the Office of the Chief Court Administrator; petitions are also used for cannabis erasure under § 54-142v and for decriminalized offenses under § 54-142d, filed with the Superior Court where the conviction occurred. For an absolute pardon, apply to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. People can review cases not yet erased through the Judicial Branch website. |
Where to get help in Connecticut
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- All Connecticut expungement & criminal records rules
FAQ
Can a DUI be expunged in Connecticut?
Yes, in some cases. A DUI conviction under § 14-227a is erased ten years after the most recent conviction, but not if the person was convicted of another DUI within the ten years after that conviction. Erasure does not require the Department of Motor Vehicles to erase information on the driving record.
How do you file for expungement in Connecticut?
Most erasures under Clean Slate and for dismissals happen without filing anything. For convictions from before January 1, 2000, a person files a petition for Clean Slate erasure on the form prescribed by the Office of the Chief Court Administrator; petitions are also used for cannabis erasure under § 54-142v and for decriminalized offenses under § 54-142d, filed with the Superior Court where the conviction occurred. For an absolute pardon, apply to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. People can review cases not yet erased through the Judicial Branch website.
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.