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A misdemeanor stays on your record for life unless you successfully petition for expungement. There is no preset ?expiration date? for misdemeanor crimes. Even though misdemeanor offenses are less serious than felonies, they are still serious breaches in the eyes of the law.

There are no hard-and-fast rules as to the age at which a child is considered mature enough to testify as to a preference regarding residential responsibility. A court might find a ten year old in one case mature enough to express a preference, but find otherwise regarding a thirteen year old in another case.

Application for commutation, reprieve, pardon, conditional pardon, or remission of fine. An application for commutation, reprieve, pardon, conditional pardon, or remission of fine must be made with the pardon clerk on a form prescribed by the clerk and in ance with any rules adopted under this chapter.

Generally, a felony record can be sealed five years after the date you complete your sentence. A violent felony will not be eligible for sealing until 10 years from the date you complete your sentence. Certain offenses, such as sex offenses, can never be sealed or expunged.

In North Dakota, the look-back period for first, second, and third offenses is seven years. For a fourth or subsequent offense, the look-back period is indefinite, and any prior offenses will remain on your record for the purpose of enhancing sentencing for your current DUI.

An individual must file the petition in the existing criminal case for the offense. Along with the petition, a proposed order must also be filed granting the sealing of the criminal record. Finally, the petition must be served upon the prosecuting attorney as required by the North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure.