Special procedures for sealing a felony controlled substance possession conviction

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-1407 — under Judgment and Sentence Generally.

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-1407

(1) A person may petition the court to seal a record of a felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance, § 5-64-419, or counterfeit substance, § 5-64-441, upon the completion of the person's sentence if, prior to sentencing:(1) An intake officer appointed by the court, where applicable, determines that the person has a drug addiction and recommends the person as a candidate for residential drug treatment;(2) The court places the person on probation and includes as part of the terms and conditions of the probation that:(A) The person successfully complete a drug treatment program approved by the court; and(B) The person remain drug-free until successful completion of probation; and(3) The person successfully completes the terms and conditions of the probation.

(1) An intake officer appointed by the court, where applicable, determines that the person has a drug addiction and recommends the person as a candidate for residential drug treatment;

(2) The court places the person on probation and includes as part of the terms and conditions of the probation that:(A) The person successfully complete a drug treatment program approved by the court; and(B) The person remain drug-free until successful completion of probation; and

(A) The person successfully complete a drug treatment program approved by the court; and

(B) The person remain drug-free until successful completion of probation; and

(3) The person successfully completes the terms and conditions of the probation.