Expungement & Criminal Records

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Some arrests and convictions can be expunged (or erased) from a criminal record. This section explains when expungement is possible, and what to do if you're listed in a sex offender database for an act that's now legal.

Articles on Expungement & Criminal Records

Expungement of Criminal Records: The Basics
Sex Offender Databases: Getting Your Name Off If Your Acts Are Now Legal
Sealing Juvenile Court Records

Questions on Expungement & Criminal Records

Can I check out another person's criminal record?