Submit the Expunction or Non-Disclosure Petition (lead document), proposed order, and any supporting documents as one document under New Filing. Under certain circumstances, a person who has been arrested for a misdemeanor is entitled to have all records related to the arrest expunged (destroyed).A final conviction is final — there is no way to seal this type of record, no matter how many years pass. Misdemeanor Charges And Sealing Of Your Record. For other misdemeanor and felony convictions, this period is 2-5 years after the sentence completion date. 180 days for a class C misdemeanor;; 12 months for a class A or B misdemeanor; and; 3 years for a felony offense. 12 months for a class A or B misdemeanor; and; 3 years for a felony offense. If the offense is a felony, you must wait five years after your dismissal and discharge to file. You may have to wait a period of time after the court's order of dismissal and discharge. Eligibility For Order of Nondisclosure.