Clearing a DUI From Your Record in Indiana
Whether a DUI or DWI conviction can be expunged or sealed in Indiana, and what to do instead if it can't.
Short answer: File a verified petition in a circuit or superior court in the county of conviction (or, for arrests without charges, the county of arrest); petitions get a new "XP" case number. Ind. Code 35-38-9-1, -8, -9; Indiana Office of Court Services guide
| How to apply | File a verified petition in a circuit or superior court in the county of conviction (or, for arrests without charges, the county of arrest); petitions get a new "XP" case number. For conviction petitions, the petitioner serves the prosecutor; for arrest petitions, the court does. Eligibility depends on the person's entire criminal history, not just the case being expunged. Victims may submit statements. Because only one conviction-expungement petition is allowed in a lifetime, all eligible convictions should be included. Forms are available from county clerks. |
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Where to get help in Indiana
More Indiana expungement & criminal records
- Getting a Copy of Your Indiana Criminal Record
- Expunging or Sealing a Felony in Indiana
- How to File for Expungement in Indiana
- Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Indiana
- All Indiana expungement & criminal records rules
FAQ
How do you file for expungement in Indiana?
File a verified petition in a circuit or superior court in the county of conviction (or, for arrests without charges, the county of arrest); petitions get a new "XP" case number. For conviction petitions, the petitioner serves the prosecutor; for arrest petitions, the court does. Eligibility depends on the person's entire criminal history, not just the case being expunged. Victims may submit statements. Because only one conviction-expungement petition is allowed in a lifetime, all eligible convictions should be included. Forms are available from county clerks.
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.