# Rules of Limited Matters <p> These Rules should be cited as the Mayfl. R. Lim. #(#)(Letter). For example, Mayfl. R. Lim. 1(1)(a) would properly cite the first clause of the in general subsection of Rule 1. </p> ### RULE 1 - SCOPE 1. **In General** (a) The Scope of these rules shall be that of Expungement Petitions as defined in the Mayflower Rules for Civil Procedure. ### RULE 2 - FILING 1. **In General** (a) The methods of filing actions within the jurisdiction of these rules shall be defined by this Rule. 2. **Methods of Filing** (a) The following methods shall be permitted to file an action: (i) an electronic filing system. 3. **Filing Requirements** (a) All Actions filed within the scope of these rules may only be filed by the following individuals: (i) the petitioning individual. ### RULE 3 - CONTENTS OF PETITION 1. **Content; In General** (a) A successfully filed Petition shall contain the following: 1. The name of the Petitioner; 2. A declaration that the filing is an Expungement Petition 3. A statement of reasoning describing why the expungement should be granted, in no less than eight sentences. 4. An endorsement by a licensed attorney, or their designated firm, who has been certified by the clerk to be acting on behalf of the petitioning individual. ### RULE 4 - PETITION CATEGORIES 1. **Expungement of Falsely Inflicted Arrests** (a) Persons who believe they received a falsely inflicted arrest may file civil suit under the Rules for Civil Procedure against the arresting officer. 4. **Category A Petition** (a) Persons seeking to expunge thirty records or less who have thirty consecutive days of good behavior. Hearing is discretionary. The District Attorney or Attorney General are welcome to submit a statement. 3. **Category B Petition** (a) Persons seeking to expunge more than thirty records who have thirty consecutive days of good behavior. Hearing is required. The District Attorney or Attorney General are welcome to submit a statement. ### RULE 5 - JUDGMENT 1. **Judgment** (a) The Judgment of the Court shall be delivered at the conclusion of the case; or as the Judge may find it reasonable. (b) A Judge may grant a petition in full, expunging all records. A Judge may deny a petition in full. Alternatively a Judge may render a mixed judgment, or may render conditional judgment for petitions exceeding one hundred records; granting the petition if the Petitioner agrees to remain in good behavior for supplemental time, where such supplemental time does not exceed ten more days from the judgment. (c\) A Judge may also discretionally order that Petitioners under Rule 4.3 are excluded from refiling a petition. Should a Judge chose to exercise such discretionary order, the prohibition of refiling should not exceed fourteen days. (d) A Judge should not consider the time an individual was banned in observing if they satisfy the timing requirements.