Expungement Eligibility Quiz

Answer a few simple questions to find out if you might qualify for expungement or record sealing

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In which state were you arrested or convicted?

What is your conviction status?

What type of offense(s) are on your record?

Select all that apply.

How long has it been since your conviction or completion of your sentence?

Have you completed all terms of your sentence?

Do you have any other convictions on your record?

How has your criminal record affected your life?

Select all that apply.

Your Eligibility Assessment

Likely Eligible!

Based on your answers, it appears you may be eligible for expungement or record sealing in your state. However, this is just a preliminary assessment.

Keep in mind that eligibility requirements vary significantly by state and can be complex. For a definitive answer and personalized guidance, we recommend:

  • Getting a professional eligibility verification
  • Consulting with our expungement experts
  • Reviewing your state's specific requirements

Possibly Eligible

Based on your answers, you might be eligible for some form of record clearing, but there are factors that could complicate your case.

Some factors that could affect your eligibility include:

Eligibility May Be Limited

Based on your answers, you may face significant challenges in expunging or sealing your record under standard procedures.

This doesn't mean there's no hope. Some options to consider:

  • Alternative relief like Certificates of Rehabilitation
  • Pardons or clemency in certain cases
  • Waiting periods may apply before you become eligible
  • Legislative changes could affect your options in the future

For a detailed analysis of your specific situation and professional help with the expungement process:

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Common Questions About Expungement Eligibility

This quiz provides a general assessment based on commonly applicable rules across states. However, expungement and record sealing laws vary significantly from state to state and can be quite complex. Additionally, specific court jurisdictions may have their own procedures and interpretations. For a definitive answer about your eligibility, we recommend getting a professional review of your specific case details.

The most common disqualifying factors include: having multiple felony convictions, convictions for violent crimes or sex offenses, active probation or parole, unpaid fines or restitution, not meeting the required waiting period since conviction or sentence completion, and having new charges pending. However, even if one of these factors applies to you, you may still qualify for partial relief or other forms of record clearing depending on your state.

Possibly. Your eligibility can change over time for several reasons: completing all terms of your sentence, reaching the required waiting period in your state, legislative changes expanding expungement eligibility (which are increasingly common), or successfully applying for a pardon. We recommend checking your eligibility periodically, as expungement laws have been expanding in many states in recent years.

Expungement typically refers to the complete destruction or deletion of records, as if they never existed.

Record sealing restricts public access to records but allows certain government agencies to still view them.

Set-asides don't remove the record but show the conviction was set aside or dismissed.

Certificates of rehabilitation don't remove records but provide official recognition of rehabilitation, which can help with employment and licensing.

Pardons are forgiveness from the state's governor or president but generally don't remove the record.