Expungements are like an eraser that can wipe your record clean. Mistakes from
your past can be eliminated from your criminal history. Are you
eligible for an Expungement?
When can you get your record expunged?
Type
of offenses that can be Expunged | Number
of offenses that
can be Expunged | Amount
of time before Expungement is possible |
Juvenile
Delinquency Offenses | These
records are sealed after the juvenile comes of age. | Once the
Juvenile reaches 18 they are sealed |
Young
Drug Offenders | No
Limit If Conviction is for Possession or Use of CDS | One
(1) Year Waiting Period from date of Completion of Supervision |
Arrests
Not Resulting in Conviction | No
Limit | Six
(6) Month Waiting Period If Dismissed as a result of a Diversion
Program, otherwise, there is no waiting period |
Municipal
Ordinance Violations | No
Limit Provided Petitioner has no Criminal Record and no more than
two (2) disorderly convictions | Two
(2) Year Waiting Period from the date of Completion of Supervision |
Disorderly
Persons Offenses (Including Petty) | Up
to two (2) Convictions May be Expunged Provided Petitioner
has No other Criminal Convictions | Five
(5) Year Waiting Period from date of Completion of Supervision |
Indictable
Criminal Offenses | One
(1) Conviction May Be Expunged (plus up to two (2) Disorderly
Persons Offenses) | Ten
(10) Year Waiting Period from date of Completion
of Supervision |
If you have any questions or concerns about how to obtain an Expungement please contact our office.
