Record Sealing

Sealing your criminal record in Las Vegas can provide a fresh start by limiting public access to past offenses. This process is governed by Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 179.245 through 179.295 and involves several steps and eligibility criteria.

What Is Record Sealing?

Record sealing in Nevada does not erase your criminal record but restricts its accessibility. Once sealed, the record is removed from public databases and cannot be accessed without a court order. This means that, in most cases, you can legally state that you have not been arrested or convicted of the sealed offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Nevada law allows for record sealing, not expungement. While sealing makes records inaccessible to most, they still exist and can be accessed with a court order.

Eligibility depends on the charge and how long it’s been since your case closed. For example: Dismissed or acquitted cases: Immediately Misdemeanor: 1–2 years DUI/Domestic Battery: 7 years Felony: 2–10 years

It can take anywhere from 3 to 9 months, depending on the complexity of your case and the responsiveness of the courts and agencies involved.

You can legally answer “no” to questions about the sealed charge in most cases. Background checks will no longer show the sealed record.