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Records relating to a case dismissed after successful completion of probation pursuant to section 16-93-303 are sealed by the court. Ark. Code Ann. §§ 16-93-303, 16-90-1401 et seq.

Serious felonies involving violence or felonies involving violence and sexual offenses and are not eligible for sealing under this subchapter. Ark. Code Ann. §§ 16-93-303(a)(1)(A)(iii), (a)(1)(B).

Upon successful completion of probation pursuant to section 16-93-303, the court shall enter an order to dismiss the case, discharge the defendant, and seal the record, if consistent with the procedures established in sections 16-90-1401 et seq. Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-303(b).

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

After successful completion of probation, the person is considered to have a felony conviction only for the purposes listed in subsection (d). Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-303(d).

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The record can be sealed immediately upon dismissal.