Getting a Copy of Your New Hampshire Criminal Record
Which New Hampshire agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: New Hampshire's remedy is "annulment" of arrest, conviction and sentence records. After annulment, the person is treated in nearly all respects as if they had never been arrested, convicted or sentenced, and court records are sealed. RSA 651:5, 651:5-b
| What relief the state offers | New Hampshire's remedy is "annulment" of arrest, conviction and sentence records. After annulment, the person is treated in nearly all respects as if they had never been arrested, convicted or sentenced, and court records are sealed. Most convictions can be annulled after a waiting period, while violent crimes and some others cannot. Arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are annulled automatically. There is also a special marijuana annulment law. The Governor and Executive Council can grant pardons. Source: RSA 651:5, 651:5-b |
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FAQ
Can you get a criminal record expunged in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's remedy is "annulment" of arrest, conviction and sentence records. After annulment, the person is treated in nearly all respects as if they had never been arrested, convicted or sentenced, and court records are sealed. Most convictions can be annulled after a waiting period, while violent crimes and some others cannot. Arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are annulled automatically. There is also a special marijuana annulment law. The Governor and Executive Council can grant pardons.
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.