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people make is assuming the clock started when they were arrested or when the case felt \"over.\" In reality, waiting periods usually depend on the exact disposition, the date the sentence was completed, whether all restitution and financial obligations were satisfied, and whether there were any later convictions. This page gives a practical overview, but every record still has to be checked case by case.","See Waiting Times","compact",{"id":188,"type":189,"displayOrder":131,"payload":190},"rule-of-thumb","rich_text",{"eyebrow":191,"title":19,"paragraphs":192},"Quick rule of thumb",[193],"Most conviction-based expungements require a waiting period that runs from the completion of the sentence and the absence of newer convictions for a set number of years. Dismissed and other non-conviction matters can follow a shorter path.",{"id":195,"type":196,"displayOrder":137,"payload":197},"typical-periods","feature_grid",{"eyebrow":198,"title":19,"description":199,"items":200},"Typical waiting periods after conviction","The old site quoted the statute directly. The clearer takeaway is that New Mexico generally ties the waiting period to the level of the conviction, assuming no later conviction occurred during the required period. 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The court still looks for a clean filing posture before granting relief. That usually means the sentence is complete, restitution was handled, no new charge is pending, and no later conviction interrupted the waiting period.","If any of those pieces are unclear, filing too early can cost money, delay the case, and force you to start over with a corrected petition later. 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The relevant date may be the end of probation, the discharge from parole, the satisfaction of restitution, or another case event that happened long after the plea or dismissal. If you had multiple cases, each one may also need separate analysis.","Another common problem is assuming a non-conviction case and a conviction case can be bundled under the same rule. Sometimes they can be addressed together, but the timeline and paperwork still have to be sorted correctly before the petition goes in.","Important caution: This page is general guidance only. Waiting periods can change depending on the precise offense, the final disposition, later convictions, and whether all obligations were satisfied. 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If the situation is urgent, recent, or someone is in custody, call (505) 984-1100.","Tell us what happened in broad terms. Avoid confidential details for now.","Available 24/7",[272,273,274],"Someone was arrested last night. 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