As amended through Septmber 9, 2024
Rule 2.82 - Expungement of public intoxication, possession of alcohol under the legal age, and certain prostitution cases2.82(1) A defendant seeking expungement of district court criminal records from an eligible misdemeanor as defined in Iowa Code section 123.46, 123.47, or 725.1 shall file an application. The application may be filed by an attorney of record in the case, by an attorney who enters a limited appearance for the expungement proceedings, or by a self-represented defendant.2.82(2) An application for expungement of a case under Iowa Code section 123.46 shall be initiated by executing and filing an application that substantially complies with Rule 2.86 -Form 3: Application to Expunge Public Intoxication Court Records under Iowa Code section 123.46.2.82(3) An application for expungement of a case under Iowa Code section 123.47 shall be initiated by executing and filing an application that substantially complies with Rule 2.86 -Form 4: Application to Expunge Possession of Alcohol under the Legal Age Court Records under Iowa Code section 123.47.2.82(4) An application for expungement of a case under Iowa Code section 725.1 shall be initiated by executing and filing an application that substantially complies with Rule 2.86 -Form 5: Application to Expunge Prostitution Court Records under Iowa Code section 725.1.2.82(5) The application and all attachments shall be confidential.Order January 29, 2021, effective 7/1/2021.