Home Cannabis Expungement Cannabis Expungement & Record Clearing by State As cannabis legalization expands across the United States, many states are addressing the legacy of prohibition by offering pathways to clear prior cannabis convictions. Some states automatically expunge eligible records, others require individuals to petition the court, and many still have no program at all. Explore each state's expungement laws, eligibility criteria, and application process below.
Automatic
Petition-Based
No Program
Alabama No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Alaska No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Arizona Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~200,000
Eligible Offenses 4
Process Petition Required
Arkansas No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
California Automatic Est. Eligible ~220,000
Eligible Offenses 5
Process Automatic
Colorado Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~10,000
Eligible Offenses 4
Process Petition Required
Connecticut Automatic Est. Eligible ~40,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Automatic
Delaware Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~5,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Petition Required
District of Columbia Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~8,000
Eligible Offenses 4
Process Petition Required
Florida No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Georgia No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Hawaii Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~3,000
Eligible Offenses 2
Process Petition Required
Idaho No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Illinois Automatic Est. Eligible ~770,000
Eligible Offenses 4
Process Automatic
Indiana No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Iowa No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Kansas No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Kentucky No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Louisiana Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~15,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Petition Required
Maine No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Maryland Automatic Est. Eligible ~100,000
Eligible Offenses 4
Process Automatic
Massachusetts Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~10,000
Eligible Offenses 4
Process Petition Required
Michigan Automatic Est. Eligible ~235,000
Eligible Offenses 5
Process Automatic
Minnesota Automatic Est. Eligible ~60,000
Eligible Offenses 4
Process Automatic
Mississippi No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Missouri Automatic Est. Eligible ~100,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Automatic
Montana Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~5,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Petition Required
Nebraska No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Nevada Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~15,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Petition Required
New Hampshire Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~3,000
Eligible Offenses 2
Process Petition Required
New Jersey Automatic Est. Eligible ~360,000
Eligible Offenses 5
Process Automatic
New Mexico Automatic Est. Eligible ~10,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Automatic
New York Automatic Est. Eligible ~200,000
Eligible Offenses 4
Process Automatic
North Carolina No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
North Dakota No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Ohio Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~40,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Petition Required
Oklahoma Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~20,000
Eligible Offenses 2
Process Petition Required
Oregon Automatic Est. Eligible ~45,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Automatic
Pennsylvania No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Rhode Island Automatic Est. Eligible ~10,000
Eligible Offenses 2
Process Automatic
South Carolina No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
South Dakota No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Tennessee No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Texas No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Utah Automatic Est. Eligible ~5,000
Eligible Offenses 2
Process Automatic
Vermont Automatic Est. Eligible ~5,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Automatic
Virginia Automatic Est. Eligible ~100,000
Eligible Offenses 3
Process Automatic
Washington Petition-Based Est. Eligible ~15,000
Eligible Offenses 2
Process Petition Required
West Virginia No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Wisconsin No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Wyoming No Program Eligible Offenses None
Process N/A
Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis expungement laws are complex and vary significantly by state. Eligibility requirements, processes, and timelines are subject to change. Always verify current laws with official state resources and consult with a qualified attorney before pursuing expungement or record clearing. Cannabismarketcap does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented.
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