Automatic vs petition path
Utah has both automatic Clean Slate expungement and traditional petition-based expungement. The automatic path depends on record type and eligibility; the petition path often begins with BCI.
Utah Clean Slate
Utah Clean Slate and automatic expungement: is your record included?
How Utah Clean Slate automation differs from BCI certificate and petition-based expungement workflows.
Direct answer
Utah Clean Slate can automatically expunge some eligible records, but many cases still require a BCI Certificate of Eligibility and court petition. Verify the record before assuming automation applied.
StateUtah
Automatic pathClean Slate for covered eligible records
Manual pathBCI certificate plus court petition
Questions to answer
- Is the record a conviction, dismissal, acquittal, or arrest-only record?
- Is the offense category covered by Clean Slate?
- Have waiting periods passed?
- Are there pending cases or too many criminal episodes?
- Does BCI show the record as eligible or still requiring action?
After Utah relief
Pull the background-check report that still shows the record and dispute stale reporting with the CRA. Attach official proof from the court or BCI when available.
FAQ
Fast answers
Does Utah Clean Slate cover every case?
No. Many records are excluded or require a petition-based expungement path.
Do I still need a BCI certificate?
For many petition-based Utah expungements, yes. Clean Slate automation and BCI petition workflows are separate.
Can Clean My Past help with Utah?
Yes. It helps organize Utah eligibility, BCI certificate steps, petition materials, and post-order cleanup.
Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Clean My Past is software, not a law firm. This guide is informational and is not legal advice. State laws, agency policies, platform rules, and consumer-reporting practices change, so confirm details on the official source before relying on them. For legal advice, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.