Upload Data To Legal Illinois Expungement Forms For Free

The reason nobody can see your criminal record after it's been expunged is that your record no longer exists. The state of Illinois requires anyone who has a copy of your criminal record to destroy it or return it to you with an order of expungement.

Eventually, your petition for expungement ends up on a judge's desk. The judge then reviews the whole packet, which includes recommendations or objections from interested parties, before making a decision. Generally, you should expect your expungement case to take 4 to 6 months.

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.

File an Expungement or Sealing Petition in Illinois in Person. To file an expungement or sealing petition in person, you must go to the courthouse in the county (or district) that has your records. Hand your petition directly to the circuit court clerk and pay the filing fee.

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.

File an Expungement or Sealing Petition in Illinois Online. Some counties allow you to file online, though in some cases, you still have to appear in person (even if you successfully file online). You have to check with your circuit clerk to ensure that your county allows it ? and to find the right web address to file.