Alabama · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Alabama?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Alabama?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Alabama, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- Expungement is available for DUI charges that were dismissed with prejudice, no billed, nolle prossed, ended in a not-guilty verdict, or were dismissed after a court-approved diversion or deferred prosecution program
- Waiting period
- 90 days after dismissal or acquittal; 1 year after completing a diversion program
- Lookback period
- 10 years
Expungement or Sealing in Alabama
Expungement is available for DUI charges that were dismissed with prejudice, no billed, nolle prossed, ended in a not-guilty verdict, or were dismissed after a court-approved diversion or deferred prosecution program
Waiting Period in Alabama
90 days after dismissal or acquittal; 1 year after completing a diversion program
Rules in Alabama
The expungement statute covers charges that did not end in a conviction
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Alabama
10 years.Ala. Code § 32-5A-191(p)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Alabama)
More on DUI Law in Alabama
See the full overview of DUI laws in Alabama and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Alabama law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Alabama can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Alabama?
Expungement is available for DUI charges that were dismissed with prejudice, no billed, nolle prossed, ended in a not-guilty verdict, or were dismissed after a court-approved diversion or deferred prosecution program
How Long Before You Can Apply?
90 days after dismissal or acquittal; 1 year after completing a diversion program