Getting a Copy of Your Rhode Island Criminal Record
Which Rhode Island agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: In Rhode Island, "expungement" means sealing and keeping all records of a conviction or probation and removing them from active files. The records are no longer public. R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 12-1.3-1, 12-1.3-2, 12-1-12, 12-1-12.1, 12-1.3-5
| What relief the state offers | In Rhode Island, "expungement" means sealing and keeping all records of a conviction or probation and removing them from active files. The records are no longer public. People who were acquitted or otherwise exonerated can have their records sealed and their identification records destroyed. Some dismissed cases are sealed automatically, and past marijuana-possession records were expunged automatically. |
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Where to get help in Rhode Island
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FAQ
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, "expungement" means sealing and keeping all records of a conviction or probation and removing them from active files. The records are no longer public. People who were acquitted or otherwise exonerated can have their records sealed and their identification records destroyed. Some dismissed cases are sealed automatically, and past marijuana-possession records were expunged automatically.
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.