Rhode Island record-clearing statutes

These are the Rhode Island statutes that govern expungement. Each entry links to the official text.

• motion for expungement — R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.3-2
• motion hearing - criteria for granting expungement — R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.3-3
• Destruction or sealing of records of persons acquitted or otherwise exonerated — R.I. Stat. § 12-1-12
• Sealing of records of persons acquitted or otherwise exonerated by operation of law or by motion — R.I. Stat. § 12-1-12.1
• Sealing of arrest records for wrongful arrest due to mistaken identity or any other reason — Notification — R.I. Stat. § 12-1-12.2
• Chapter 1.3. Expungement of Criminal Records. (§12-1.3-1 - §12-1.3-5)