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Montana · Through Montana Code Annotated 2025

46-18-1108: When expungement not presumed.

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  1. TITLE 46. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  2. CHAPTER 18. SENTENCE AND JUDGMENT
  3. Part 11. Expungement of Records

(1) Expungement may not be presumed if the person seeking expungement has one or more convictions for assault under 45-5-201, partner or family member assault under 45-5-206, stalking under 45-5-220, sexual assault under 45-5-502, a violation of a protective order under 45-5-626, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, however named, under Title 61, chapter 8, part 10, or any offense that carries a statutorily enhanced penalty as a result of the offender driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

(2) In making the determination of whether expungement should be granted, the district court shall consider:

(a) the age of the petitioner at the time the offense was committed;

(b) the length of time between the offense and the request;

(c) the rehabilitation of the petitioner;

(d) the likelihood that the person will reoffend; and

(e) any other factor the court considers relevant.

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