Criminal Records - How long does a misdemeanor arrest such as open intoxicant stay on your police record ?

Question

How long does a misdemeanor arrest such as open intoxicant stay on your police record ?

Answer

How long it stays on records at the police department would depend on departmental policies.  Court records would be permanent.  It would only show on LEIN or criminal history records if fingerprints were submitted, and the record would be there permanently.

Abstracts are also sent to the Secretary of State and such convictions appear on driving records.  I believe they currently retain such charges on driving records for 10 years.

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Last Updated: 5-17-01

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