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Annulment, petition to annul, or certificate of annulment in New Hampshire

Can I clear my record in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire clears records through annulment: the court seals the record, the State Police remove it from the criminal history, and the person is treated as never having been arrested or convicted.

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At a glance

Most convictions can be annulled after a waiting period that starts when the sentence is complete: 1 year for a violation, 2 for a class B misdemeanor, 3 for a class A misdemeanor, 5 for a class B felony and 10 for a class A felony. DWI convictions wait 10 years from the conviction date, and drug felonies and the driving offenses listed in the habitual offender law (such as speeding and reckless driving) wait at least 7 years from the conviction date. Violent crimes, felony obstruction of justice and extended-term sentences can never be annulled. Arrests and charges that didn't end in a conviction can be annulled by petition at any time or shortly after the case ends, and starting January 1, 2027 petitions for not guilty, dismissed or not prosecuted cases resolved since 2019 will have no filing fee.1,2,3,4

Checked October 22, 2026 against 34 sources, starting with New Hampshire law, then by a second reader.

What it's called
Annulment, petition to annul, or certificate of annulment1,2,3
Automatic clearing
No, you have to apply1,5,7
DUI or DWI
Can be cleared12,26,27
Filing fee
$0 to $1251,2,3
Fee waiver
Available1,2,3

Sealing

Annulment of arrests and charges that did not end in a conviction

Once annulled, the person is treated in all respects as if they had never been arrested, convicted or sentenced. Court records are sealed and open only to the person, their lawyer, a court sentencing them for a later crime, and law enforcement for legitimate purposes; the State Police remove the record from the state criminal history and notify state and federal agencies (RSA 651:5, X). On applications for jobs, licenses or other civil rights or privileges, and as a witness, a person may be asked about a criminal record only in terms such as "Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime that has not been annulled by a court?" (X(f)). A later sentencing court may consider an annulled conviction, it can still count toward habitual offender status under RSA 259:39, and law enforcement may keep the records and share them with other officers for investigations or with the police standards and training council (X(a), XI).1,2,3

What it's for: Arrests with no charge filed, and charges that were dismissed, not prosecuted (nol prossed) or ended in a not guilty finding, plus convictions later vacated by a court.

Who can use it

  • For cases disposed of on or after January 1, 2019: a finding of not guilty on all charges from the arrest, or a case that was dismissed or not prosecuted. The law says these records "shall" be annulled 30 days after a dismissal or not guilty finding, or after an appeal under RSA 606:10 affirms the dismissal (RSA 651:5, II-a(a)).
  • For cases disposed of before January 1, 2019: a not guilty finding, dismissal or no prosecution, at any time (RSA 651:5, II).
  • A conviction that a court later vacated (RSA 651:5, II and II-a(b)).
  • Charges dropped after a diversion program: the statute covers any case that was dismissed or not prosecuted, but no official source we found says how completed diversion cases are recorded or annulled, so it is unclear; the court record's disposition (dismissed or nol prossed) is what the petition relies on.
  • You can ask to annul a non-conviction even while you are still serving a sentence for something else, according to 603 Legal Aid.

What doesn't qualify

  • Not guilty charges from an arrest that also led to a conviction: for cases resolved since 2019, the mandatory rule needs a not guilty finding on all charges from the arrest, and the Judicial Branch says to wait until the companion convictions are eligible (RSA 651:5, II-a(a)).
  • Federal charges: the State Police say these must be annulled through federal court.

How long you have to wait

RecordWaiting period
Arrest with no charge filed, or a charge nol prossed (not prosecuted) or vacatedNoneThe Judicial Branch checklist says you may petition at any time.
Charge dismissed by the court (resolved on or after January 1, 2019)30 days (file on the 31st day after the dismissal order)Or after an appeal under RSA 606:10 affirms the dismissal.
Not guilty on all charges (resolved on or after January 1, 2019)After the appeal period endsRSA 651:5, II-a(a) says 30 days after the not guilty finding; the Judicial Branch checklist says after the appeal period, and only if you were found not guilty of all charges from the same incident.
Not guilty, dismissed or not prosecuted before January 1, 2019None

How to apply

  1. Get your full and confidential criminal record from the State Police Criminal Records Unit (choose "Annulment/Expungement" as the purpose; $25), and get case summaries from each court.
  2. Use form NHJB-3056-DSe for cases resolved on or after January 1, 2019, or NHJB-2317-DSe for older cases. File a separate petition for each charge, in the court where the charge was resolved.
  3. Pay the court fee or ask the court to waive it (see cost). The Department of Corrections investigation and State Police fees do not apply to non-convictions.
  4. After the appeal period, the court issues its order. The State Police say non-conviction charges are removed from the state criminal history within 1-2 business days after they get the court's order, and from the FBI record in 2-4 weeks.
Where to file
The court where the charge was decided: Circuit Court, District Division for most misdemeanors and violations, or Superior Court for felonies.
Cost
The court fee for a petition to annul is $125 (N.H. R. Crim. P. 52(b)(1)); the Judicial Branch says one fee covers several petitions filed at the same time in the same court. From January 1, 2027, SB 512 (Chapter 105 of 2026) bars any filing fee for petitions under RSA 651:5, II-a(a): cases disposed of on or after January 1, 2019 that ended in a not guilty finding on all charges, a dismissal or no prosecution. It does not cover older cases or vacated convictions. The Department of Corrections and State Police fees are not charged when the case was dismissed, not prosecuted or ended in a not guilty finding (RSA 651:5, IX, X(d)).
If you can't pay
You can ask to file without paying. Under Rule 31(b), the court may waive the filing fee on review of a signed affidavit of assets and liabilities if the person is indigent or was found not guilty, or the case was dismissed or not prosecuted. Ask the clerk which waiver form to use.
Court hearing
Sometimes
How long it takes
Non-conviction petitions don't go to the Department of Corrections for investigation; once the appeal period has run, the court rules on the petition. The State Police then remove the record within 1-2 business days.

Official forms

Sealing

Annulment of convictions

Once annulled, the person is treated in all respects as if they had never been arrested, convicted or sentenced. Court records are sealed and open only to the person, their lawyer, a court sentencing them for a later crime, and law enforcement for legitimate purposes; the State Police remove the record from the state criminal history and notify state and federal agencies (RSA 651:5, X). On applications for jobs, licenses or other civil rights or privileges, and as a witness, a person may be asked about a criminal record only in terms such as "Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime that has not been annulled by a court?" (X(f)). A later sentencing court may consider an annulled conviction, it can still count toward habitual offender status under RSA 259:39, and law enforcement may keep the records and share them with other officers for investigations or with the police standards and training council (X(a), XI).1,12,13

What it's for: Most violation, misdemeanor and felony convictions after a waiting period, except violent crimes, felony obstruction of justice and extended-term sentences.

Who can use it

  • The person completed every term and condition of the sentence (fines and restitution paid, probation, good behavior period and suspended sentence over) and has not been convicted of another crime since, other than a motor vehicle violation that isn't DWI (RSA 651:5, III).
  • The waiting period for the offense has passed, counted from the day after the sentence is complete; with more than one conviction, every conviction must be eligible and every waiting period met (III, VI(b)).
  • The court must find that annulment will assist the person's rehabilitation and is consistent with the public welfare (I). For violations (other than offenses listed in RSA 259:39 or violations with a higher penalty for a repeat conviction) and class B misdemeanors (other than domestic violence) convicted on or after January 1, 2019 that were the highest offense, the court notifies the prosecutor, who has 20 days to object that the offense isn't eligible or the sentence isn't complete; if there's no timely objection or it's denied, the court must annul (III(a)(2), (b)(2)).
  • People sentenced through a drug court, mental health court or veterans track may petition 1 year after completing all programs and the rest of the sentence, according to the Judicial Branch checklist.
  • Convictions from another state for conduct that isn't an offense under New Hampshire law don't count against eligibility (VI-a).
  • If the offense carries a higher penalty for a repeat conviction within a set period, the Judicial Branch says the waiting period doesn't start until that period has passed (see also RSA 651:5, III(a)(2)).

What doesn't qualify

  • Violent crimes: capital, first- or second-degree murder, manslaughter, class A felony negligent homicide, first-degree assault, aggravated felonious or felonious sexual assault, kidnapping or criminal restraint, class A felony arson, robbery, incest under RSA 639:2, III, endangering the welfare of a child by solicitation under RSA 639:3, III, and felonies involving child sexual abuse images (RSA 651:5, V, XIII).
  • Felony obstruction of justice: witness or informant tampering, falsifying evidence, and felony obstructing government operations (V, XIV).
  • Any offense sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment under RSA 651:6 (V).
  • Anyone with one of these barred convictions can't annul any other conviction; non-convictions can still be annulled (VI(a)).
  • A petition while a new charge is pending that could bar annulment or extend the wait; the court holds it until the charge is resolved (VII).
  • Offenses listed in the habitual offender law (RSA 259:39), such as speeding, reckless driving, driving after suspension or revocation, and driving without a valid license, can't be annulled until at least 7 years after the conviction date (RSA 262:19, IV), and violations on that list don't get the 1-year violation wait (RSA 651:5, III(a)).
  • Felony convictions under the Controlled Drug Act (RSA 318-B), including felony drug possession, can't be annulled until 7 years after the conviction date (RSA 318-B:28-a).

How long you have to wait

RecordWaiting period
Violation1 year after completing the sentenceNot for offenses listed in the habitual offender law (RSA 259:39), such as speeding, which wait at least 7 years from the conviction date (RSA 262:19, IV).
Class B misdemeanor2 years after completing the sentenceExcept misdemeanor domestic violence (10 years).
Class A misdemeanor3 years after completing the sentenceExcept sexual assault under RSA 632-A:4 (10 years), misdemeanor domestic violence (10 years) and drug possession under RSA 318-B:26, II (2 years).
Class B felony5 years after completing the sentenceExcept felony indecent exposure or lewdness (10 years) and drug possession under RSA 318-B:26, II (2 years). Any felony under RSA 318-B also waits 7 years from the conviction date (RSA 318-B:28-a).
Class A felony10 years after completing the sentenceExcept drug possession under RSA 318-B:26, II (2 years). Any felony under RSA 318-B also waits 7 years from the conviction date (RSA 318-B:28-a).
Drug possession under RSA 318-B:26, II (class A misdemeanor or felony)2 years after completing the sentence; for a felony, also at least 7 years after the conviction dateRSA 651:5, III(i); RSA 318-B:28-a bars annulment of any felony under RSA 318-B until 7 years after the conviction date. The Judicial Branch checklist lists only the 2-year wait; 603 Legal Aid lists the 7-year rule.
Offense listed in the habitual offender law (RSA 259:39), such as speeding, reckless driving, driving after suspension or revocation, or driving without a valid licenseAt least 7 years after the conviction dateRSA 262:19, IV. The sentence must also be complete and the waiting period for the offense's class met, according to 603 Legal Aid.
Sexual assault (RSA 632-A:4) or felony indecent exposure or lewdness (RSA 645:1, II)10 years after completing the sentence
Misdemeanor domestic violence (RSA 631:2-b)10 years after completing the sentenceA later domestic violence conviction delays annulment of the earlier one until the later one is eligible (III(h)).
DWI or aggravated DWI10 years after the date of convictionRSA 265-A:21, I; the general rules (sentence complete, no new crimes) also apply.
Any conviction after a denied petition3 years after the denial before petitioning againRSA 651:5, IV.

How to apply

  1. Get your full and confidential State Police criminal record (marked for annulment), your DMV driving record and case summaries from each court, so you list every conviction and sentence correctly.
  2. Use form NHJB-3057-DSe for convictions on or after January 1, 2019, or NHJB-2317-DSe for older convictions. File a separate petition for each charge, in the court where the case was decided.
  3. Pay the $125 court fee or ask for a waiver. For class A misdemeanors, felonies and pre-2019 convictions, the court sends the petition to the Department of Corrections, which contacts you with a questionnaire and a $100 investigation fee; the court won't act until that report is filed.
  4. The prosecutor gets a copy and may respond. The court may rule without a hearing, but must hold one if you ask for it (check the box on the form).
  5. If the petition is granted, the court issues a certificate of annulment. The State Police then mail a letter asking for their $100 fee and remove the conviction from the state record once it's paid; the FBI record takes 2-4 weeks.
Where to file
The court that sentenced you: Circuit Court, District Division (violations and misdemeanors) or Superior Court (felonies). Superior Court petitions can be e-filed.
Cost
Court fee: $125 per court location; the Judicial Branch says it covers several petitions filed at the same time in the same court (N.H. R. Crim. P. 52(b)(1)). Department of Corrections investigation: $100, when the petition is referred to it (RSA 651:5, IX). After a conviction annulment is granted, RSA 651:5 provides for two fees: a $100 Department of Safety fee for researching and correcting the criminal history record (IX) and a State Police fee of up to $100 to remove the record and notify other agencies (X(d)). The Judicial Branch checklist and the State Police describe a single $100 fee, which the State Police say is charged per court. A new criminal record check costs $25. The State Police page also lists a $100 court fee in its overview, but its fee answer and Rule 52 say $125.
If you can't pay
You can ask to file without paying. The court may waive its fee for a person shown to be indigent through a signed affidavit of assets and liabilities (Rule 31(b)); the request goes on a form supplied by the court (RSA 651:5, IX). The Department of Corrections and State Police fees are also waived for people who show they are indigent; for the State Police, include an affidavit of your and your spouse's monthly net income and assets (RSA 651:5, IX, X(d)). Ask each agency where the fee is owed.
Court hearing
Sometimes
How long it takes
Several months for petitions sent to the Department of Corrections, according to the Judicial Branch. For post-2018 violations and class B misdemeanors, the prosecutor has 20 days after notice to object.

Official forms

Sealing

Annulment of marijuana possession records from before September 16, 2017

If granted, the same effects as any annulment apply (RSA 651:5-b, applying RSA 651:5, X-XI): the person is treated as never having been arrested or convicted, court records are sealed, and the State Police remove the record.6,21,22

What it's for: Arrests and convictions for possessing 3/4 ounce of marijuana or less, for offenses that happened before September 16, 2017 (when possession of that amount became a violation).

Who can use it

  • An arrest or conviction for obtaining, buying, transporting or possessing 3/4 ounce of marijuana or less, where the offense happened before September 16, 2017 (RSA 651:5-b).
  • There is no waiting period; the petition can be filed at any time.

What doesn't qualify

  • Cases where the prosecutor proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the amount was more than 3/4 ounce (RSA 651:5-b).

How long you have to wait

RecordWaiting period
Marijuana possession (3/4 ounce or less) before September 16, 2017None

How to apply

  1. File form NHJB-3124-DS in the court where you were convicted or arrested, stating that the amount was 3/4 ounce or less. File a separate petition for each charge.
  2. RSA 651:5-b says the petitioner gives a copy of the petition to the prosecutor's office (the Judicial Branch checklist and form say the court also sends one). The prosecutor has 10 days to object and ask for a hearing.
  3. If there's no objection, the court must grant the petition. At a hearing, the court grants it unless the prosecutor proves the amount was more than 3/4 ounce.
Where to file
The court where you were convicted or arrested.
Cost
The Judicial Branch checklist lists a $125 court fee, which can cover other annulment petitions filed in the same court. We did not confirm whether the Department of Corrections or State Police fees apply to these petitions.
If you can't pay
You can ask to file without paying. The checklist says you may ask the court or agency where a fee is owed to waive it if you can't afford it.
Court hearing
Sometimes
How long it takes
The prosecutor has 10 days to object; without an objection the court must grant the petition.

Official forms

Sealing

Annulment for offenses committed at age 17 between May 2014 and July 2015

The person is entitled to annulment of the conviction, with the effects of an annulment under RSA 651:5.9,24

What it's for: Adult convictions for offenses committed at age 17 between May 14, 2014 and July 1, 2015.

Who can use it

  • A conviction for an offense that occurred between May 14, 2014 and July 1, 2015 while the person was 17 (RSA 651:5-a).
  • The sentence has expired.

What doesn't qualify

  • Offenses that could still be prosecuted as adult offenses against people under 18 after July 1, 2015 (RSA 651:5-a).
  • The court may deny only with a written finding, by clear and convincing evidence, that the case would have qualified for transfer to adult court under RSA 169-B:24 and that the prosecutor would have sought transfer.

How long you have to wait

RecordWaiting period
Offense at age 17 between May 14, 2014 and July 1, 2015After the sentence expires

How to apply

  1. Apply to the court that handled the case once the sentence has expired. We found no form specific to this route; ask the clerk which annulment petition to use.
Where to file
The court that handled the case.
Cost
No filing fee for these requests (RSA 651:5-a).

Vacating a conviction

Vacating convictions for human trafficking survivors

The order nullifies the conviction, delinquency adjudication or diversion agreement, removes all civil disabilities, and places the person in the position of never having been investigated, arrested, convicted or diverted for the offense. The court orders the records expunged and purged from state and federal systems, including by the State Police (RSA 633:7, X).25

What it's for: Convictions, juvenile adjudications and diversion agreements for any offense committed as a direct result of being trafficked.

Who can use it

  • A conviction, juvenile delinquency adjudication or diversion agreement for any offense committed as a direct result of being trafficked (RSA 633:7, VIII(a)-(b)).
  • The court grants the motion if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person's participation in the offense was a direct result of being trafficked; official documentation is not required but counts as prima facie evidence (VIII(c)-(e)).
  • The order is entered whether or not the person has other criminal records (X(b)(1)).

How long you have to wait

RecordWaiting period
Offense committed as a direct result of being traffickedNone (any time)

How to apply

  1. File a motion to vacate in the Circuit Court, District Division or the Superior Court, and give a copy to the agency that prosecuted the offense.
  2. The court holds a hearing. You may ask to appear by two-way video instead of in person under the conditions in RSA 633:7, VIII(f), and ask the court to keep identifying information from the public (IX).
Where to file
Circuit Court, District Division or Superior Court.
Cost
We found no fee listed for the motion.
Court hearing
Yes

Automatic clearing

New Hampshire has no automatic Clean Slate process. RSA 651:5, II-a(a) says that for cases disposed of on or after January 1, 2019, records of arrests ending in a not guilty finding on all charges, a dismissal or no prosecution "shall" be annulled 30 days after the finding (or after an appeal affirms a dismissal). In practice the Judicial Branch still requires a Petition of Eligibility (NHJB-3056-DSe), and SB 512 (Chapter 105 of 2026, effective January 1, 2027) refers to those petitions when it bars filing fees for them. HB 196 (2025), which would have created a state-initiated annulment process for cannabis possession, died in the Senate on May 22, 2025.1,2,5,7,23

DUI and DWI records in New Hampshire

DWI and aggravated DWI convictions (including impaired operation of an OHRV or boat) can be annulled, but not until 10 years after the date of conviction (RSA 265-A:21, I). The general rules also apply: the sentence must be complete, and there can be no other conviction since then except a motor vehicle violation that isn't DWI (RSA 651:5, III). An annulled DWI record is kept in a permanent file that can be opened only for sentencing in a later aggravated DWI case under RSA 265-A:3 (RSA 265-A:21, I). A DWI conviction after finishing the sentence for another offense also blocks annulment of that offense, because only non-DWI motor vehicle violations are excused (RSA 651:5, III). Causing a death while driving or boating under the influence is class A felony negligent homicide (RSA 630:3, II), which is on the violent crime list and can never be annulled (RSA 651:5, XIII(a)). We did not confirm how annulment affects the DMV driving record.1,5,12,26,27

Arrests and dismissed charges

Arrests and charges that ended in a not guilty finding, a dismissal or no prosecution, and convictions later vacated, can be annulled (RSA 651:5, II, II-a). For cases disposed of on or after January 1, 2019, the statute says the record "shall" be annulled 30 days after a dismissal or not guilty finding on all charges from the arrest, but the Judicial Branch still requires a Petition of Eligibility (NHJB-3056-DSe); arrest-only and nol prossed cases can be filed at any time. Older cases use NHJB-2317-DSe. The court fee is $125 today and can be waived for dismissed, not prosecuted or not guilty cases (Rule 31(b)); SB 512 (Chapter 105 of 2026) bars any filing fee, starting January 1, 2027, for petitions under RSA 651:5, II-a(a) (not guilty, dismissed or not prosecuted cases disposed of on or after January 1, 2019); it does not cover older cases or vacated convictions. The Department of Corrections and State Police fees don't apply to non-convictions, and the State Police say they remove these charges within 1-2 business days after receiving the court order.1,2,3,5,7,10

Marijuana records

Arrests and convictions for possessing 3/4 ounce of marijuana or less that happened before September 16, 2017 can be annulled at any time by petition (RSA 651:5-b); the court must grant it unless the prosecutor objects within 10 days and proves at a hearing that the amount was larger. Since September 16, 2017, possessing 3/4 ounce or less (or 5 grams or less of hashish) is a violation (RSA 318-B:2-c, II-III), and records of these violations with personal identifying information may not be made accessible to the public or to federal or other states' agencies (VIII(a)). A conviction for one of these violations can be annulled under the general rules; the Judicial Branch says to wait 3 years from the conviction because repeat convictions within 3 years carry a higher penalty. Larger amounts are misdemeanors or felonies and follow the general annulment rules (drug possession under RSA 318-B:26, II has a 2-year wait after the sentence, and a felony under RSA 318-B also can't be annulled until 7 years after the conviction date, RSA 318-B:28-a). New Hampshire has not legalized adult-use cannabis, and HB 196 (2025), which would have annulled cannabis possession records without a petition, did not pass.1,6,13,14,21,23,28

What employers can see afterward

On any application for employment, a license or another civil right or privilege, a person may be asked about a criminal record only in terms such as "Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime that has not been annulled by a court?", so a person with an annulled record can answer no (RSA 651:5, X(f)). The person is treated in all respects as never having been arrested, convicted or sentenced (X(a)); exceptions include later sentencing, habitual offender status, law enforcement use, and the police standards and training council when it reviews someone's fitness to be a police officer (X(a), XI(b)). Journalists can't be penalized for reporting an annulled record, and no one can be penalized for not removing an earlier report of a record that was later annulled (XVI-XVII). We found no New Hampshire statute limiting when private employers may ask about or use criminal records (no statewide private-employer ban-the-box law).1,11

Free help in New Hampshire

Before you file

  • You can ask a background screening company for the information it has on you, and the CFPB keeps a list of consumer reporting companies, including employment screening companies, with their contact details.30,31,32
  • The FCRA's seven-year limit does not apply to criminal convictions, so under federal law a conviction can show up on a background report no matter how old it is.33,34

This page explains New Hampshire's rules in general terms from the law and official court sources. It isn't legal advice, and laws change. A legal aid office or the court's self-help center can tell you whether your own record qualifies.

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Sources

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  1. RSA 651:5, II and II-a
  2. SB 512-FN (2026), Chapter 105, relative to fees to annul criminal records related to charges that do not result in conviction (approved May 28, 2026; effective January 1, 2027)New Hampshire General Court
  3. N.H. R. Crim. P. 31. AnnulmentsNew Hampshire Judicial Branch
  4. N.H. R. Crim. P. 52. FeesNew Hampshire Judicial Branch
  5. Annulment of Criminal Records checklist (Court Service Center, 08/24/2020)New Hampshire Judicial Branch
  6. Annulling Personal Possession (3/4 oz. or less) of Marijuana checklist (08/24/2020)New Hampshire Judicial Branch
  7. NHJB-3056-DSe Petition of Eligibility for Annulment of Record Non-ConvictionNew Hampshire Judicial Branch
  8. Criminal History Record Requests ($25 per request; notarized form required by mail for your own full confidential record)New Hampshire State Police (Department of Safety)
  9. Annulment - District Division (forms and checklists)New Hampshire Judicial Branch
  10. Criminal Record AnnulmentsNew Hampshire State Police (Department of Safety)
  11. What is Annulment? FAQs603 Legal Aid
  12. RSA 265-A:21. Annulment; Plea BargainingNew Hampshire General Court
  13. RSA 318-B:26. Penalties (controlled drug possession)New Hampshire General Court
  14. RSA 318-B:28-a. Annulments of Criminal Records (no annulment of an RSA 318-B felony until 7 years after conviction)New Hampshire General Court
  15. RSA 262:19. Habitual offenders (paragraph IV: no annulment of an RSA 259:39 offense until 7 years after conviction)New Hampshire General Court
  16. RSA 259:39. Habitual Offender (list of offenses)New Hampshire General Court
  17. NHJB-3057-DSe Petition of Eligibility for Annulment of Record ConvictionNew Hampshire Judicial Branch
  18. Criminal Forms - Superior CourtNew Hampshire Judicial Branch
  19. How to submit Petitions to Annul in Superior Criminal cases (e-filing guide, updated 3/26/20)New Hampshire Judicial Branch
  20. How to Remove Your Criminal Record (waiting periods, 7-year rules and fees)603 Legal Aid
  21. RSA 651:5-b
  22. NHJB-3124-DS Petition for Annulment of Record of Arrest or Conviction - MarijuanaNew Hampshire Judicial Branch
  23. HB196 (2025) bill status: relative to annulling certain cannabis possession offensesNew Hampshire General Court
  24. RSA 651:5-a
  25. RSA 633:7, VIII-X
  26. RSA 265-A:3. Aggravated Driving While IntoxicatedNew Hampshire General Court
  27. RSA 630:3. Negligent HomicideNew Hampshire General Court
  28. RSA 318-B:2-c. Personal Possession of MarijuanaNew Hampshire General Court
  29. SB512 (2026) bill statusNew Hampshire General Court
  30. List of consumer reporting companiesConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
  31. What Employment Background Screening Companies Need to Know About the Fair Credit Reporting ActFederal Trade Commission
  32. Employer Background Checks and Your RightsFederal Trade Commission
  33. 15 U.S. Code § 1681c - Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reportsLegal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code text)
  34. Advisory Opinion to Nadell (12-10-98)Federal Trade Commission (staff advisory opinion)