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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 Iowa, a DUI (known as OWI - Operating While Intoxicated) conviction is a criminal 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. Expungement or sealing of criminal records in Iowa is possible under certain conditions, which may include the completion of a deferred judgment program, the passage of a specific amount of time without further criminal activity, and the satisfaction of other court requirements. However, not all DUI convictions are eligible for expungement. For example, Iowa Code section 901C.3 specifies that OWI convictions are not eligible for expungement. Therefore, in many cases, a DUI conviction in Iowa may remain on a person's criminal record indefinitely and continue to be visible to employers, landlords, and licensing authorities.

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