Get Petition For Expungement Pursuant To Pa.r.crim.p. 490 - Pacourts

The expanded list of offenses that are now eligible to be expunged includes substance-related offenses such as DUI's and controlled substance and drug paraphernalia possession, as well as 2nd-degree misdemeanors such as larceny, identity theft, and reckless endangerment.

Always begin the letter with a formal greeting, such as "Dear Judge...", before composing the rest of the letter. Then, write the first paragraph of your letter by explaining why you are writing, what charge you wish to have expunged, and a short description of why you feel it should be expunged.

Attorneys typically charge between $700 to to $1000 to expunge your record. Take our free online eligibility test to see if you are eligible to have your PA criminal record expunged. People who were convicted of felonies or misdemeanors are not eligible for expungement, unless a pardon is received.

In order to have your criminal record expunged, you must file a formal petition with the court in the county where you were charged requesting that the desired records be removed or deleted.

When filing an expungement, a petition and order must be submitted, along with a PA State Police background check. These forms can be found on the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Court (AOPC) website. There is a $167 filing fee associated with all expungement petitions.

Summary Expungement in PA: This petition erases a summary conviction from someone's record. House Bill 1543 creates the right to expunge a single summary offense when five years have elapsed since the date of conviction when there is no criminal prosecutions for the following five years.

Generally, the only way to remove a felony or misdemeanor conviction from your record in Pennsylvania is by receiving a pardon from the Governor. These convictions cannot be expunged by a court, unless you are over 70 years old and meet other conditions.

Other summary offense: A person is eligible to have a conviction record expunged after 5 years, so long as they have been free from arrest or prosecution during that time.