Expungement in Utah
State-specific overview · Criminal Law
Utah allows expungement of arrests not resulting in conviction and certain convictions after a waiting period based on offense severity.
How Utah treats Expungement
Utah permits immediate expungement of charges that are dismissed, result in acquittal, or are not prosecuted. For convictions, expungement eligibility depends on offense class: Class B and C felonies require five to ten years after sentence completion, while misdemeanors require three to five years. Utah law allows expungement of some felony convictions, though violent crimes and sex offenses face stricter limitations or ineligibility.
The general definition of Expungement
A legal process that erases or seals a criminal conviction from your record.
Expungement allows you to have a criminal conviction removed from your official record, as if it never happened. Once expunged, you can legally say you were never convicted of that crime in most situations. Not all convictions qualify—eligibility depends on the crime, how much time has passed, and your state's laws. This gives people a fresh start and removes barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities.
Read the full Expungement entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Utah.