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Sealing of Tribal Court Convictions-SRPMIC

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Sealing of Tribal Court Convictions

In September 2023, the council passed an ordinance allowing court records to be sealed as part of a legislative effort focused on restorative justice.

Sealing your criminal record can improve your chances in job searches, open up housing opportunities, and offer other important benefits.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

A person may file a petition to seal all case records related to a criminal offense committed within the jurisdiction of the Salt River Community Court if the person was:

  • Convicted of a criminal offense and has completed all of the terms and conditions of the sentence that was imposed by the court, including the payment of all monetary obligations and restitution to all victims.
  • Convicted of a criminal offense and has not completed all of the terms and conditions of the sentence that was imposed by the court, but has paid restitution to all victims. if the act giving rise to the conviction would no longer constitute an offense if committed under the current Community Code of Ordinances
  • Charged with a criminal offense and the charge was subsequently dismissed or resulted in a not guilty verdict at a trial.
  • Arrested for a criminal offense and no charges were filed.

REQUIREMENTS

*See SRPMIC Code Section 8-10 for full requirements and limitations

A person who was convicted of an offense and who has not subsequently been convicted of any other offense in any jurisdiction, may petition the court to seal the person’s records … after the person completes all of the terms and conditions of the person’s sentence … and the following period of time has passed:

  • Ten (10) years for a violation of the following:
    • Section 6-82, Child abuse or aggravated child abuse.
    • Section 6-44, Perjury.
    • Section 6-55, Stalking.
    • Section 6-7(b)(6), Criminal street gangs, wearing or displaying criminal street gang clothing or attire.
    • Section 10-253 (a-b). Domestic violence or aggravated domestic violence.
    • Section 16-231(a)(1-3) or (b), Driving or actual physical control while under the influence.
  • Five (5) years for any other Class A Offense.
  • Three (3) years for a Class B or Class C Offense, or a criminal violation of Chapter 16.

There is no time period requirement for a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense when the act giving rise to the conviction would no longer constitute an offense if committed under the current Community Code of Ordinances.