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Does Nevada Offer Expungement? The short answer is no. The state of Nevada does not expunge criminal records. However, it does allow certain convicted people to petition to have their criminal records sealed.

A misdemeanor conviction will remain on your permanent criminal record forever unless you take action to have it sealed. The waiting period required depends on the type of misdemeanor conviction you received. The waiting period ranges from one to seven years after a case closes.

The new law, referred to by its sponsor as the Nevada Second Chance Act, requires the person convicted of the offense to send a written request to the court which originally convicted them, requesting the sealing. If the prosecuting attorney has no objections to the sealing, the court will grant the request.

Procedures for Sealing Nevada Criminal History Records To petition a court to seal your criminal history record, contact the court in the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. To facilitate completing the court forms, obtain a copy of your Nevada criminal history record.

How much does it cost to seal a felony? Our firm charges a flat fee of $1,500.00 (not including costs) to complete a Petition to Seal Record(s), prepare the accompanying Order and Affidavit, and appear at the hearing set by the Court on the Petition, if such a hearing is deemed necessary.

Waiting Periods for the Criminal Record Sealing Process Acquitted Cases or Cases Dismissed ? Immediately. Most Misdemeanors? 1 Year. Gross Misdemeanor, Category E Felony, Misdemeanor Battery, Stalking, Harassment, and Violation of Protection Order? 2 Years. Category B, C, D Felonies? 5 Years.