Yes, most drug convictions in Rhode Island become eligible for expungement after a statutory waiting period. Misdemeanor drug convictions generally require a 5-year waiting period after completion of sentence, while felony drug convictions require 10 years. You must have no subsequent convictions during the waiting period. The expungement seals the conviction from public view, which matters for employment, housing, and professional licensing applications. The petition process requires a court filing and a hearing where the prosecution can object.
