Eligibility for Sealing/Expunging Adult Criminal Records in Massachusetts Expunging a criminal record in Massachusetts is very difficult because your criminal history records are created when you are arraigned. If you want it to be removed, you need to obtain a court order. But in general, you can be eligible to seal your record (rather than expunge it) in certain circumstances. → Read More
Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Criminal Records in Massachusetts There are two legal terms often associated with the idea of ‘clearing’ one’s juvenile (aged 7-17) criminal record: expungement and sealing. They are similar concepts, but the differences are important. → Read More
Process for Expunging/Setting Aside Juvenile Records in Michigan For a juvenile who is eligible to expunge their criminal record, an application, fingerprinting, and notice must be filed with the court, District Attorney and Michigan State Police. There will be a court hearing on the application. → Read More
Process for Expunging Adult Criminal Records in Michigan To expunge a criminal record in Michigan, you have to file a motion with the court where you were convicted. There will be hearing on the motion, which will involve presenting your case before the judge. → Read More
Sealing juvenile criminal records in Missouri Some juvenile records in Missouri are automatically sealed. If a juvenile is taken into custody for offenses that would be considered felonies if committed by an adult, law enforcement officials will make a fing4erprint and photograph record for that juvenile. However, these fingerprint and photograph records will be automatically closed within 30 days. → Read More
New Jersey Criminal Record Expungements – Basics Removal and isolation of your criminal record in New Jersey involves a procedure called an expungement. Expungement generally affects all criminal records on file in the court. Expunged criminal records are not destroyed, but isolated. → Read More
Application Process for Expunging Adult Criminal Records in New Jersey There are several steps to follow in order to clear and expunge your adult criminal record in New Jersey, starting with getting a copy of your criminal record (rap sheet), your convictions, and completing the required forms for expungement and ending with a court hearing. → Read More
Application to Expunge Juvenile History Records in New Jersey The process for expunging juvenile records is the same as that for expunging adult criminal records, starting with obtaining your rap sheet, list of charges, filing out required court forms and mail to specific state agencies, and attend any court hearing, if one is required. → Read More
Certificate of Rehabilitation (COR) in New Jersey In New Jersey, an individual who has been denied a professional license because of a conviction may apply for a ‘Certificate of Rehabilitation’ (COR). A COR certifies the holder has achieved a degree of rehabilitation, indicating their proposed licensing would not be incompatible with their duties and society’s welfare. → Read More
Do I Need an Attorney to File for an Expungement in New Jersey? An expungement enables a person to void the unfortunate legally recorded consequences of their past. A clean criminal record is a very important asset, determining whether an applicant gets a particular job, keeps that job or advances to a better one. Professional certifications usually require a background check, thoroughly explaining any criminal charges or convictions, prior to possibly being issued. → Read More
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