Special procedures for sealing a controlled substance possession conviction

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A person may petition the court to seal a record of a conviction for possession of a controlled substance, § 5-64-419, or counterfeit substance, § 5-64-441, upon the completion of the person's sentence if, prior to sentencing:

  1. (1) An intake officer appointed by the court, where applicable, determines that the person has a drug addiction and recommends the person as a candidate for residential drug treatment;

  2. (2) The court places the person on probation and includes as part of the terms and conditions of the probation that:

    1. (A) The person successfully complete a drug treatment program approved by the court; and

    2. (B) The person remain drug-free until successful completion of probation; and

  3. (3) The person successfully completes the terms and conditions of the probation.


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