Puerto Rico

Adult criminal records for certain convictions can be eliminated from the Criminal Record Certificate.  

• If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, the record can be eliminated from the Criminal Record Certificate six months after you complete your sentence. You have to file a petition with the police superintendent to start the process. It is up to the police superintendent whether or not to grant your petition.

• If you were convicted of a felony, the record can be eliminated from the Criminal Record Certificate five years after you complete your sentence. You have to file a petition in court to start the process. It is up to the judge whether or not to grant your petition.

• If you successfully complete pre-judgment probation for a first-time drug possession offense, the police record is returned after you are acquitted and the charges are dismissed.

Likely not eligible to be eliminated or returned.

Likely not eligible to be eliminated or returned.

Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be destroyed in Puerto Rico. Please note that the Clean Slate Clearinghouse does not provide legal advice. Read the legal policies and statutes for detailed statutory information.   Juvenile Record Clearance Policies Overview  

• Law enforcement records that are related to your interactions with police should be automatically destroyed when you turn 18. You should not have to do anything to get the record destroyed.