; and (II) no other evidence is readily available. (6) Conviction or arrest of other persons not required It shall not be necessary that any person other than the movant be convicted of or arrested for a covered offense before the movant may file a motion under paragraph (1). (7) Denial of motion (A) In general If the court denies a motion filed under paragraph (1), the denial shall be without prejudice. (B) Reasons for denial If the court denies a motion filed under paragraph (1), the court shall state the reasons for the denial in writing. (C) Reasonable time to cure deficiencies in motion If the motion was denied due to a curable deficiency in the motion, the court shall allow the movant sufficient time for the movant to cure the deficiency. (8) Appeal An order granting or denying a motion under this section may be appealed in accordance with section 1291 of title 28 and section 3731 of this title. (c) Vacatur of convictions (1) In general If the court grants a motion to vacate a conviction under subsection (b), the court shall immediately vacate the conviction for cause, set aside the verdict and enter a judgment of acquittal, and enter an expungement order that directs that there be expunged from all official records all references to— (A) the arrest of the person for the covered offense; (B) the institution of criminal proceedings against the person relating to the covered offense; and (C) the results of the proceedings. (2) Effect If a conviction is vacated under an order entered under paragraph (1)— (A) the conviction shall not be regarded as a conviction under Federal law and the person for whom the conviction was vacated shall be considered to have the status occupied by the person before the arrest or the institution of the criminal proceedings related to such conviction