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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).

The REDEEM Act of 2023 will allow anyone convicted of a qualifying misdemeanor offense to expunge their record five years after completing their sentence terms.

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.

If you plead guilty or a judge finds you guilty of a drunk driving offense, your arrest and conviction cannot be expunged. A probation before judgement (PBJ) cannot be expunged either, however, a PBJ does allow you to state truthfully on applications and in interviews that you have never been convicted of a crime.

What do I have to do to get an expungement? 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.

An Expungement is the removal of court and police records from public inspection. This does not include Motor Vehicle Administration records, which may have minor traffic violations, such as a speeding ticket. This process should take no more than 90 days unless there is an objection or an appeal.