Arkansas Code § 16-90-1410 - Sealing Records of Nolle Prosequi, Dismissed Cases, or Cases When the Disposition is an Acquittal

(a) A person may petition to seal the records of a case in which there was for any reason:

(1) Entry of an order nolle prosequi upon motion of the prosecuting attorney after one (1) year has passed since the date of the entry of the order nolle prosequi;

(2) Entry of an order of dismissal;

(3) An acquittal, unless that acquittal was for reason of mental disease or defect under ยง 5-2-301 et seq.; or

(4) A decision by the prosecuting attorney not to file charges.

(b) The petition shall be filed in the court in which the order nolle prosequi or order of dismissal was entered.

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