John Doe v. State of Idaho

LANSING, Judge.

John Doe appeals from the district court’s order denying his motion to seal the criminal case file from his 1990 felony conviction for battery with the intent to commit rape. Because we conclude that the district court did not correctly interpret the law governing Doe’s request, we vacate the order and remand for further proceedings.

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BACKGROUND

In 1990, Doe was charged with battery with the intent to commit rape, Idaho Code § 18-911, and forcible sexual penetration with a foreign object, I.C. § 18-6608. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to the battery charge and…