Requirements to apply for certificate of eligibility to expunge records of arrest, investigation, and detention.
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(1) at least 30 days have passed since the day of the arrest for which a certificate of eligibility is sought;
(2) there are no criminal proceedings pending against the individual; and
(3) one of the following occurs:
(a) charges are screened by the investigating law enforcement agency and the prosecutor makes a final determination that no charges will be filed in the case;
(b) the entire case is dismissed with prejudice;
(c) the entire case is dismissed without prejudice or without condition and:
(i) the prosecutor consents in writing to the issuance of a certificate of eligibility; or
(ii) at least 180 days have passed since the day on which the case is dismissed;
(d) the individual is acquitted at trial on all of the charges contained in the case; or
(e) the statute of limitations expires on all of the charges contained in the case.