12-60.1-02. Grounds to file petition to seal criminal record.

1. An individual may file a petition to seal a criminal record if: a. The individual pled guilty to or was found guilty of a misdemeanor offense and the individual has not been convicted of a new crime for at least three years before filing the petition; b. The individual pled guilty to or was found guilty of a felony offense and the individual has not been convicted of a new crime for at least five years before filing the petition; or c. The individual was granted an unconditional pardon of the criminal conviction by the governor.

2. Except as provided under section 12-60.1-05, this chapter does not apply to: a. A felony offense involving violence or intimidation during the period in which the offender is ineligible to possess a firearm under subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 62.1-02-01; or b. An offense for which an offender has been ordered to register under section 12.1-32-15.