Records of conviction for consumption of alcohol or intoxication in public places can be expunged by the court two years after the conviction, if the person has no other criminal convictions other than local traffic violations or simple misdemeanor motor vehicle violations during that time. Iowa Code § 123.46(6).
Ineligible Category or Citation
Applies only to the offenses specified in section 123.46.
Procedure General
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The record of conviction is removed from the criminal history data files. Iowa Code § 123.46.
Waiting Periods
The petition can be filed two years after the conviction.