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.