Idaho · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Idaho?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Idaho?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Idaho, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- A court may set aside the guilty plea or conviction and dismiss the case for a defendant who received a withheld judgment or suspended sentence, or a misdemeanor defendant not sentenced to jail time; a felony may be reduced to a misdemeanor after discharge from probation
- Waiting period
- Felony reduction: if less than 5 years since discharge from probation, only with the prosecutor's agreement
- Lookback period
- 10 years
Expungement or Sealing in Idaho
A court may set aside the guilty plea or conviction and dismiss the case for a defendant who received a withheld judgment or suspended sentence, or a misdemeanor defendant not sentenced to jail time; a felony may be reduced to a misdemeanor after discharge from probation
Waiting Period in Idaho
Felony reduction: if less than 5 years since discharge from probation, only with the prosecutor's agreement
Rules in Idaho
Requires no probation violations and good cause. Idaho's DUI penalty statutes still count a prior DUI regardless of the form of the judgment or a withheld judgment.
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Idaho
10 years.Idaho Code § 18-8005(4), (6), (8), (9); § 18-8004C(2)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Idaho)
More on DUI Law in Idaho
See the full overview of DUI laws in Idaho and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Idaho law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Idaho can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Idaho?
A court may set aside the guilty plea or conviction and dismiss the case for a defendant who received a withheld judgment or suspended sentence, or a misdemeanor defendant not sentenced to jail time; a felony may be reduced to a misdemeanor after discharge from probation
How Long Before You Can Apply?
Felony reduction: if less than 5 years since discharge from probation, only with the prosecutor's agreement