Mark Required Fields In Legal Tennessee Expungement Forms For Free

Beginning July 1, 2019, a new Tennessee law will eliminate state fees from the expungement process, meaning that the total cost of expunging an eligible charge that resulted in a conviction or a diversion will drop to $100.00 (a local fee that is paid to county clerks).

File a request with the court where your case originated (see here and here for examples of forms you can use). Check with the court clerk because you may have to fill out separate forms for multiple charges. Indicate the charges that qualify for expungement (see above).

Additional fees and procedures must also be taken if you are attempting to expunge a Tennessee criminal conviction. Once an Order is filed to have the records relating to your charge expunged, it may take as long as 2 to 6 months to complete your expungement, depending on the circumstances of your case.

You may be eligible for free expungement in Tennessee if: You had charges against you dismissed. A ?no true bill? was returned by a grand jury. You were arrested and released without being charged. You went to trial, which resulted in a not guilty verdict.

Not all charges and convictions can be expunged in Tennessee. Some charges that cannot be expunged include severe felonies, sex crimes, and certain types of DUIs. However, misdemeanors, non-violent felonies, and many drug offenses may be eligible for expungement.

Beginning July 1, 2019, a new Tennessee law will eliminate state fees from the expungement process, meaning that the total cost of expunging an eligible charge that resulted in a conviction or a diversion will drop to $100.00 (a local fee that is paid to county clerks).