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As of 2021, Georgia's Second Chance Act enables you to restrict and seal the records of most types of misdemeanor convictions, as long as four years have passed since you completed your sentence, and you have not gotten any new convictions during that time.

In other words, sealed records are not publicly available on background checks through law enforcement searches, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys, however, will still be able to see that you were arrested.

The short answer is no. Restoration of rights is a separate process that is handled by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. After you've been pardoned or had your record expunged, you can apply for a Restoration of Civil and Political Rights.

If you would like to have your firearm rights restored, you must check the line on the application for ?Restoration of Right to Receive, Possess or Transport in Commerce a Firearm? and meet the applicable requirements. A personal interview will be required for firearm restorations.

After four years a felony with no disposition will be expunged, and after seven years violent felonies or violent sexual felonies with no disposition will be expunged. The expunged criminal records will only be visible to police officers, prosecutors, or criminal justice system background checks.

GCIC usually processes complete record restriction applications within 2-3 weeks. You will receive a letter of completion in the mail confirming that the arrest has been restricted in the law enforcement database. Please keep a copy of this letter for your records.