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Hawai'i Expungement Legal Resources

Learn about key statutes and resources available for expungement in Hawai'i.

Expungement Statutes

HRS § 706-622.5 – Sentencing for Drug Offenders; Expungement
This statute provides guidelines for expunging records of certain drug offenders after successful completion of probation and substance abuse treatment programs. Learn more about HRS § 706-622.5

HRS § 706-622.8 – First-time Drug Offender Prior to 2004; Expungement
Allows individuals sentenced prior to July 1, 2004, for a first-time drug offense, to apply for expungement after completing a drug treatment program and court conditions. Learn more about HRS § 706-622.8

HRS § 706-622.9 – Sentencing for First-Time Property Offenders; Expungement
This statute applies to nonviolent property offenders who have completed a substance abuse treatment program, making them eligible for expungement. Learn more about HRS § 706-622.9

HRS § 291E-64 – Operating a Vehicle After Consuming Alcohol (Under Age 21)
Provides expungement eligibility for individuals under 21 who were convicted of alcohol-related offenses after successfully completing the court-mandated programs and reaching the age of 21. Learn more about HRS § 291E-64

HRS § 831-3.2 – Expungement Orders for Non-Conviction Arrests
Covers the expungement process for individuals arrested but not convicted of a crime. It details the requirements and exceptions for expunging arrest records from law enforcement databases. Learn more about HRS § 831-3.2

HRS § 571-88 – Expungement of Juvenile Arrest Records
This statute outlines the eligibility criteria and process for expunging juvenile arrest records, including specific circumstances where an expungement can be requested by minors or their guardians. Learn more about HRS § 571-88

Expungement Forms

Juvenile Expungement Application Form
This is the official form used to request expungement of juvenile arrest records pursuant to HRS § 571-88. Download the form

Adult Expungement Application Form
This form is for individuals applying for expungement of non-conviction information, first-time drug offenses, first-time property offenses, and alcohol-related offenses for those under 21. Download the form