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    Unhappy How Long To Wait To Expunge

    Hi,
    What is an appropriate amount of time to wait to petition to expunge a theft 5th degree shoplifting charge? I was was arrested and plead guilty 5 years ago in Iowa, and have since been turned down for multiple (that's a huge understatement) jobs since then. I graduated from college a year ago and this arrest is killing my employment potential. Can anyone help?
    Second, how do I go about seeking to expunge my record?

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    Default Re: How Long To Wait To Expunge

    So far, the only references I have found to expungement of convictions in Iowa have to do with removals from the child abuse registry, or sealing juvenile records under Iowa Code section 232.150. There is, however, material available on Iowa executive clemency.

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    Lightbulb Re: How Long To Wait To Expunge

    Aaron,
    First, I am not an attorney, but you can go to this web site: www.judicial.state.ia.us. Then go to Court Rules and Forms located on the left hand side of the web page. I believe that your charge could be expunged after 5 or 7 years if no other criminal charges have been obtained in between. You could also go to your local library and look in the reference section of Iowa law, criminal section for expungement forms. Good Luck.

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