South Dakota Waiver of Expungement Hearing is a court proceeding in which an individual seeks to have their criminal record expunged. The hearing is conducted before a judge who will consider the petitioner's request. The petitioner must prove that they have met the qualifications for expungement, and that the expungement is in the best interest of the public. The judge will also consider any objections raised by the state or any other interested parties. There are two types of South Dakota Waiver of Expungement Hearings: the Expungement Hearing and the Non-Expungement Hearing. During an Expungement Hearing, the petitioner must demonstrate that they have met the qualifications for expungement and that the expungement is in the public interest. During a Non-Expungement Hearing, the petitioner must demonstrate that they have met the qualifications for non-expungement. The judge will consider any objections raised by the state or any other interested parties before making a decision.