Clearing a DUI From Your Record in Georgia
Whether a DUI or DWI conviction can be expunged or sealed in Georgia, and what to do instead if it can't.
Short answer: For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecutor (district attorney or solicitor) to ask for restriction; there is no application form. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37; Georgia Courts, Record Restrictions/Expungement; GBI FAQ
| How to apply | For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecutor (district attorney or solicitor) to ask for restriction; there is no application form. For arrests before July 1, 2013, complete Section One of the Request to Restrict Arrest Record (one arrest date per form) and submit it to the arresting agency, which completes Section Two and sends it to the prosecutor; the prosecutor approves or denies it in Section Three. If approved and the prosecutor does not enter the restriction directly, send the approved form and the GCIC fee to the Georgia Crime Information Center, Record Restrictions, P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30037-0808. GCIC sends a letter when the restriction is applied. Review your criminal history first to make sure every charge has a final disposition. |
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Where to get help in Georgia
More Georgia expungement & criminal records
- Getting a Copy of Your Georgia Criminal Record
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FAQ
How do you file for expungement in Georgia?
For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecutor (district attorney or solicitor) to ask for restriction; there is no application form. For arrests before July 1, 2013, complete Section One of the Request to Restrict Arrest Record (one arrest date per form) and submit it to the arresting agency, which completes Section Two and sends it to the prosecutor; the prosecutor approves or denies it in Section Three. If approved and the prosecutor does not enter the restriction directly, send the approved form and the GCIC fee to the Georgia Crime Information Center, Record Restrictions, P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30037-0808. GCIC sends a letter when the restriction is applied. Review your criminal history first to make sure every charge has a final disposition.
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.