Can a DWI Be Expunged in Minnesota?

Expungement or Sealing in Minnesota

DWI convictions are excluded from automatic expungement; a court petition for sealing is available

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Waiting Period in Minnesota

2 years after discharge of the sentence for a misdemeanor, 3 years for a gross misdemeanor, with no new conviction

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Rules in Minnesota

Fourth-, third- and second-degree DWI are listed as exceptions to automatic expungement under section 609A.015. A petition under section 609A.03 may seek sealing once the waiting period passes without a new conviction.

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How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Minnesota

10 years.Minn. Stat. §§ 169A.03 subds. 3 and 22, 169A.275, 171.178

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More on DWI Law in Minnesota

See the full overview of DWI laws in Minnesota and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.

• Minnesota DWI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
• DWI License Suspension in Minnesota: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
• Ignition Interlock Rules in Minnesota
• Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Minnesota

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