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The petition to expunge arrest records should be filed in the court where charges were filed or, if no criminal charges were filed, in a court in the county where the arrest occurred. I.C. 35-38-9-1(e). There is no filing fee required for a petition under this section.

If your case was filed after June 30, 2022, and did not result in a conviction for any reason, you are entitled to expungement 60 days after the date the case was closed. This applies to you whether your case was dismissed, dismissed as a result of a diversion, or if you were acquitted at trial.

A petition for expungement or seal can be filed with a local court of jurisdiction in Indiana by an individual (pro se) or by private legal counsel. The Indiana State Police cannot give legal advice regarding the filing of a petition.

(c) Not earlier than the later of eight (8) years from the date of conviction, or three (3) years from the completion of the person's sentence, unless the prosecuting attorney consents in writing to an earlier period, the person convicted of the felony may petition a court to expunge all conviction records, including ...

The petition to expunge arrest records should be filed in the court where charges were filed or, if no criminal charges were filed, in a court in the county where the arrest occurred. I.C. 35-38-9-1(e). There is no filing fee required for a petition under this section.

In Indiana, the average cost of expunging a criminal record ranges anywhere from $250 to $1,000 or more. This fee covers the cost of filing petition papers, obtaining court orders and other necessary paperwork fees.