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Form CC-DC-CR-072C. For cases where ALL charges have a disposition of acquittal, not guilty, dismissal, or nolle prosequi, entered on October 1, 2021 or later the court will expunge the case automatically after 3 years. You may request expungement earlier than three years by using this form. There is no fee to do so.

There is no charge to expunge a case with a disposition of acquittal, dismissal, probation before judgment (PBJ), nolle prosequi, stet, or not criminally responsible. Form CC-DC-CR-072B. The filing fee is $30 for eligible guilty dispositions and is nonrefundable, even if denied.

A: Contact the court that heard the criminal case (circuit or district, in the county where the hearing occurred). Read and complete the expungement paperwork online (this will open an external website) or on paper at the courthouse (any courthouse should have blank forms and explanatory brochures as handouts).

Generally, you fill out a Petition for Expungement of Records and file it with the court that heard your case. If it has been less than three years from the time your case was concluded, you will also need to file a General Waiver and Release. A filing fee of $30 may apply. This filing fee is not refundable.

There are three ways that information contained in a court record can be removed from public inspection: certain information in a record can be shielded, the record can be sealed, or the record can be expunged. For more information on shielding case information and sealing case records, see Access to Court Records.

Retain all original papers and exhibits for a period of twelve (12) years after entry of judgment, or until judgment expires and until all audit requirements are satisfied, then destroy.