Can a DUI Be Expunged in Vermont?

Expungement or Sealing in Vermont

A qualifying DUI misdemeanor can be sealed by petition

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Waiting Period in Vermont

10 years after you complete the terms and conditions of the sentence

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Rules in Vermont

Restitution and surcharges must be paid, you must not hold a commercial driver's license or permit, and the State must fail to show sealing would be contrary to the interests of justice. DUI with death or serious bodily injury is a listed crime and does not qualify.

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How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Vermont

20 years.23 V.S.A. §§ 1210(c)-(e), 1205(e)(2)

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More on DUI Law in Vermont

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

• Vermont DUI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
• DUI License Suspension in Vermont: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
• SR-22 Insurance After a DUI in Vermont
• Ignition Interlock Rules in Vermont
• Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Vermont

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