No. An expungement only applies to those found innocent or not convicted. An expungement does not apply to those who have been convicted of a crime, unless the conviction is later overturned or an absolute pardon is granted. Absolute pardons are granted only in rare cases by the governor.
If the court issues a final peace or protective order, how long does it stay on your record? If you contest either one and lose, the record of the entry of order stays forever.
There are three ways that information contained in a court record can be removed from public inspection: certain information in a record can be shielded, the record can be sealed, or the record can be expunged. For more information on shielding case information and sealing case records, see Access to Court Records.
To “expunge” is to “erase or remove completely.” In law, “expungement” is the process by which a record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed from state or federal record.
This process should take no more than 90 days unless there is an objection or an appeal.
There are three ways that information contained in a court record can be removed from public inspection: certain information in a record can be shielded, the record can be sealed, or the record can be expunged. For more information on shielding case information and sealing case records, see Access to Court Records.
The three most common ways to remove court records are expungement, link suppression and record removal requests. Getting a court record sealed or expunged. Court record link suppression. Complete removal of court records (case-specific)
A: Contact the court that heard the criminal case (circuit or district, in the county where the hearing occurred). Read and complete the expungement paperwork online (this will open an external website) or on paper at the courthouse (any courthouse should have blank forms and explanatory brochures as handouts).