How long do you have to wait to get your record expunged in CT?

Waiting period to apply for an expungement The following are the required waiting periods: Five years from the date of a felony conviction. Three years from the date of a misdemeanor conviction. Thirteen months after you had any criminal case “nolled”

Can a dismissed case be sealed?

However, once the case is dismissed you are free to ask the court to seal your criminal record of the case, and you should. If you want the record of the dismissal sealed immediately, you must file a petition to seal with the court that heard the case.

How do you clear your driving record in CT?

Absolute Pardon: You may apply to the Pardons Board for an Absolute pardon, which is an absolute erasure of your criminal record three (3) years after the date of disposition of your most recent misdemeanor conviction and five (5) years after the date of disposition of your most recent felony conviction.

How long does a misdemeanor stay on your record in Connecticut?

Misdemeanor conviction – Three years. Felony conviction – Five years.

How do I get my criminal record in CT?

If you need a Statewide check, you must contact the Connecticut State Police Bureau of Identification. A request form for the State criminal records check can be obtained from the Department of Public Safety Website.

Can a traffic ticket be dismissed if you have a clean record?

If You Have a Clean Driving Record There is a chance that the judge will dismiss your speeding ticket if you don’t have any previous citations on your record. If this is your very first ticket, it’s possible that the court will give you a break. While you don’t necessarily count on this, it is definitely a possibility.

How does a Connecticut prosecutor dispose of a traffic ticket?

The prosecutor may dispose of your ticket by entering a nolle pursuant to section 44-27 of the Connecticut Practice Book, which means that the prosecutor chooses not to prosecute the case against you.

What does it mean to plead no contest in CT?

Plead No Contest and Pay: If you pay your ticket, it will be considered a plea of Nolo Contendere (no contest), which means that you do not admit or deny the charges. Nolo Contendere has a similar legal effect as pleading guilty. Your ticket will be reported to the Connecticut Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

What happens if you plead not guilty to a traffic ticket?

When your Not Guilty plea is received, the Centralized Infractions Bureau will transfer your case to a Superior Court location for the geographical area where your ticket was issued. You may have to go to court. If your ticket was issued in certain locations of the state where there are Regional Motor Vehicle courts]

Can you report a traffic ticket to the Connecticut DMV?

Yes, it is reported to the DMV once the ticket is disposed. If you live out-of-state, Connecticut DMV may report ticket information to your state’s DMV. For more information about the Connecticut DMV, call Driver Services at 860-263-5720 for general information, or visit the DMV website.

How to get a traffic ticket taken off your record?

If you get the chance to speak to your prosecuting attorney at your court date, you may be able to ask for a six month deferral. If those six months pass and no further violations are assessed, you may get to have the traffic ticket taken off your record. This is only available to those with a clean driving record, though.