Virgin Islands

Adult criminal records for cases in which you were convicted are eligible for expungement in some situations. You have to file a petition in court to start the process.  

• If you were convicted of a misdemeanor and served less than 14 days in jail, the record can be expunged six months after you complete your sentence. The judge does not have to grant your petition.

• If you were convicted of a misdemeanor and served between 14 and 60 days in jail, the record can be expunged one year after you complete your sentence. The judge does not have to grant your petition.

• If you were convicted of a misdemeanor and served between 61 and 180 days in jail, the record can be expunged two years after you complete your sentence. The judge does not have to grant your petition.

• If you were convicted of a misdemeanor and served between 181 and 365 days in jail, the record can be expunged five years after you complete your sentence. The judge does not have to grant your petition.

Likely not eligible for expungement.

Adult criminal records for arrests for which you were never convicted are eligible for expungement. You have to file a petition in court to start the process.  

• If your case ended in acquittal, nolle prosequi, dismissal, or the expiration of the limitations period without charges, the record can be expunged immediately. If you meet the criteria, the judge has to grant your petition.

• With certain exceptions, if you complete a probation without conviction program, the record can be expunged when your case is discharged and dismissed. If you meet the criteria, the judge should automatically expunge the record.

• With certain exceptions, if you complete a probation without conviction program in a first drug possession case, the record can be expunged. You have to file a petition in court to start the process. If you meet the criteria, the judge has to grant your petition.

Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be sealed or expunged in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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  

• Most juvenile records can be sealed two years after the case, probation, or commitment ends, whichever occurs last. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your request.

• If you were found not delinquent (not guilty) by the judge, your record can be expunged at any time. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your request.