; and (D) if so required by the terms of the sentence, remaining free from dependency on or abuse of alcohol or a controlled substance for a period of not less than 1 year. 3633. Procedure for expungement (a) Petition A petition for expungement may be filed only in the court in which the petitioner was convicted of the nonviolent offense for which expungement is sought. The clerk of the court shall serve that petition on the United States Attorney for that district. Except as provided under subsection (d), not later than 60 days after service of such petition, the United States Attorney may submit recommendations to the court and provide a copy of those recommendations to the petitioner. (b) Submission of evidence The petitioner and the Government may file with the court evidence relating to the petition. (c) Basis for decision In making a decision on the petition, the court shall consider all evidence and weigh the interests of the petitioner against the best interests of justice and public safety. (d) Subsequent petition If the court denies the petition, the petitioner may not file another such petition until the date that is 2 years after the date of such denial. (e) Mandatory grant of petition (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the court shall grant the petition of an eligible petitioner who files the petition on a date that is not earlier than the date that is 7 years after the date on which the petitioner has fulfilled all requirements of the sentence. The United States Attorney may not submit recommendations under subsection (a) with regard to that petition. (2) Exceptions The court may not grant under this subsection the petition of a petitioner who has committed a nonviolent offense that is one of the following: (A) Any offense under this title that causes the petitioner to be required to register under the Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act. (B) Any offense under this title that causes a victim or victims to sustain a loss of not less than $25,000. 3634. Effect of