Expungement Forms

ALL FORMS MUST BE PRINTED SINGLE-SIDED AND COMPLETED IN BLACK INK

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To be eligible for an expungement, one of the following must be true pursuant to SDCL 23A-3-27Off-site link.

1. After one year from the date of any arrest, if no accusatory instrument was filed;
2. After one year from the date the prosecuting attorney formally dismisses the entire criminal case on the record;
3. At any time after an acquittal; or
4. Within one year from the date the prosecuting attorney formally dismisses the entire criminal case on the record upon a showing of compelling necessity.

Expungement Print All Packet

• UJS-390 Expungement Process – Instruction Sheet
• UJS-232 Case Filing Statement
• UJS-391 Motion for Expungement and Statement of Mailing
• UJS-392 Waiver of Expungement Hearing
• UJS-393 Notice of Hearing for Expungement of Record
• UJS-394 Order of Expungement
• UJS-395 Notice of Entry of Order of Expungement

For Questions on Forms

For specific questions on UJS forms, you can email UJS staff at ujssrlhelp@ujs.state.sd.us or call the legal form helpline at 1-855-784-0004.