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A DUI/DWI conviction will appear on a criminal background check requested by a prospective employer, landlord, or licensing authority, for example. Generally, the only way to remove a DUI/DWI conviction from appearing in some or all of such background checks is to have it expunged or sealed—which is only possible in limited circumstances.

In Georgia, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction is considered a serious offense and will appear on a criminal background check. This can affect an individual's opportunities when it comes to employment, housing, and professional licensing. Georgia law does not allow for the expungement of DUI convictions from criminal records. However, as of July 1, 2013, Georgia law has been changed to allow for the restriction of certain criminal records for non-conviction cases under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This means that if a DUI charge was dismissed or the individual was acquitted, they may petition the court to have the record restricted so it does not appear in background checks. But for DUI convictions, the record remains permanent and public, and cannot be expunged or sealed. Therefore, a DUI/DWI conviction in Georgia will continue to appear on background checks conducted by employers, landlords, or licensing authorities.

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