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In Illinois, expungement takes at least a few months. That's because the state of Illinois and its agencies ? such as the Illinois State Police and the state's attorney ? get a chance to object to your petition. These agencies get 60 days to do so, which can make the process take longer.

Once expunged, such records cannot be accessed for general law enforcement or civil use. However, under certain exceptional situations, the expunged records can be searched, retrieved, and used, but this occurs only in exceptional circumstances which normally require a court order or statutory authorization.

Employers and potential employers (except law enforcement, state's attorneys, State Police, etc.) are not allowed by law to ask you whether you have had any records expunged or sealed. Once a record has been expunged or sealed it may not be considered by a private or public entity in employment matters.

Since 2009, the Moran Center has been providing FREE legal assistance to adults who want to expunge and/or seal their Illinois state adult (or juvenile) criminal history. You do not need to be an Illinois resident to take advantage of our services.

One Order with the arrest information completed must also be provided at the time the Request and Notice are filed. The $136 includes a $60 filing fee, a $60 state police fee, and a $16 fee for four certified copies of the court Order, which would be sent to the agencies upon completion of the process.

No. Employers and potential employers (except law enforcement, state's attorneys, State Police, etc.) are not allowed by law to ask you whether you have had any records expunged or sealed. Once a record has been expunged or sealed it may not be considered by a private or public entity in employment matters.