An Alabama Petition for Expungement of Records is a legal document that is used to formally request the removal of certain criminal records from public view. This petition is filed with the Alabama Circuit Court and requests that the records be sealed, meaning they become inaccessible to the public. There are three types of Alabama Petition for Expungement of Records: Limited Expungement, Full Expungement, and Partial Expungement. Limited Expungement is when only certain parts of a criminal record are sealed, such as the arrest record or case disposition. Full Expungement is when all records related to a case are sealed and removed from public view. Partial Expungement is when a portion of the record remains visible to the public, such as a conviction or a plea. All Alabama Petition for Expungement of Records must include the petitioner’s name, address, and date of birth, as well as the case number and the court in which the case was heard. Additionally, the petitioner must provide a reason for asking for the expungement, such as a successful completion of a diversion program or rehabilitation.