Note: The links and statutes were last checked on February 2, 2026. If you're looking at this after that date, please check yourself to make sure everything is still accurate.
Iowa allows for the expungement of certain arrest records and certain convictions via petition after a certain period of time.
The following statutes govern the Expeal process in Iowa:
The following pages are important for you to be familiar with as you go through the Expeal process:
The following links lead to official forms required for the Expeal process:
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