North Dakota § 39-08-01.6 - Criminal record - Seal - Exception
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-01.6 — Criminal record - Seal - Exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-08-01.6. Criminal record - Seal - Exception
1. The court shall seal an individual's criminal record in accordance with sections 12.1-32-07.1 and 12.1-32-07.2 which relates to a conviction under section 39-08-01, if the individual: a. Has pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or has been found guilty of a violation under section 39-08-01 or an equivalent ordinance; and b. Has not pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or has not been found guilty of a subsequent violation of section 39-08-01 or an equivalent ordinance, or any other 2. criminal offense, within seven years of the first violation under section 39-08-01 or an equivalent ordinance. This section does not apply to an individual licensed as a commercial driver under section 39-06.2-10 or to a prosecutor's access to a prior offense for purposes of enhancement under subsection 3 of section 39-08-01 or an equivalent ordinance.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-08-01.6
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-01.6 cover?
Section 39-08-01.6 ("Criminal record - Seal - Exception") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 39-08-01.6?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 39-08-01.6 apply to my situation?
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