State Expungement Laws
Every state has different rules for clearing criminal records
Expungement laws vary significantly from state to state. Our team specializes in navigating the unique requirements of each state's process to help you clear your record efficiently and affordably.
Find Your State
Select your state to learn about the specific expungement laws and processes that apply to you.
Florida
The Sunshine State
Florida offers both expungement and sealing options, with a limit of one arrest record sealed or expunged per lifetime.
- Eligibility check available
- Full service available
- All counties covered
Texas
The Lone Star State
Texas offers expunction (complete removal) and orders of nondisclosure (sealing) depending on your case specifics.
- Eligibility check available
- Full service available
- All counties covered
Indiana
The Hoosier State
Indiana's Second Chance Law offers one of the most comprehensive expungement programs in the country.
- Eligibility check available
- Full service available
- All counties covered
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California
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Georgia
North Carolina
Understanding Expungement Laws
While every state is different, here are some general principles about expungement laws across the country.
Common Eligibility Factors
- Type of Offense: Minor offenses are generally easier to expunge than serious felonies
- Waiting Period: Most states require you to wait a certain amount of time after completion of your sentence
- Disposition: Cases that were dismissed or resulted in non-conviction often have simpler paths to expungement
- Criminal History: Whether you have other criminal records can affect eligibility
- Compliance: Completion of all sentence requirements, including payment of fines and restitution
State Variation Examples
- Record Limits: Florida allows only one expungement per lifetime, while Indiana allows multiple records to be expunged
- Terminology: "Expungement" in some states, "expunction" in Texas, "sealing" or "record restriction" in others
- Waiting Periods: Range from 1 year for minor offenses to 10+ years for serious convictions
- Legal Effect: Some states truly destroy records, while others just seal them from public view
- Process Complexity: Some states have simple administrative processes while others require court hearings
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