CODE COUNSEL: SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS

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Is Your Alabama Criminal Record Eligible to be Expunged?

Answer the following questions and instantly see if the offense on your criminal record is eligible for expungement.

Eligibility to expunge a criminal offense is based on the state, charging offense, and whether your completed all court-ordered conditions. In most cases, the expungement of a criminal record is not automatic - if you are found eligible by our application, you must file a Petition to Expunge your criminal record with the court of record to begin the expungement process.

Your Personal Information

This is a required section. Please complete.

What is your full name? 


What is your email address? 



OFFENSE INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.


Identify the offense you wish to expunge. 

Were you arrested for this offense? 

When were you arrested for this offense? 

Were you acquitted or was the charge dismissed with prejudice? 

Were you acquitted or was the charge dismissed for the offense because of your mental incapacity or because of a plea agreement in another case? 

When did the court certify the dismissal or acquittal for the charge you wish to expunge? 

Was the charge dismissed because you completed a court approved deferred prosecution program [such as a drug court program, mental health court program, diversion program, veterans court program, or any other court-approved program]?[ 

When did the court certify your completion of the court-approved program? 

Was the charge dismissed without prejudice? 

When did the court certify the dismissal without prejudice for the chage? 

Was there an order of nolle prosequi entered for the offense? 

When was the order of nolle prosequi entered by the prosector? 

Did a grand jury return a ‘no bill’ to the prosecutor for the charge? 

When did the court certify the grand jury 'no bill'? 

Are you still under investigation by a law enforcement agency for this offense?


If you were acquitted or the charge was dismissed (although not as a result of a separate plea agreement), skip ahead to the section, 'Other Offense and Rehabilitation Information'.


ADJUDICATION INFORMATION

Complete this section only if you were not acquitted, no billed, or if the charged offense was not dismissed.

Did you plead guilty or nolo contendere, or were you convicted of the offense you wish to expunge? 

For the offense, were you adjudicated as an adult or a juvenile? 

What is your date of birth? 

COURT SENTENCE AND CONDITIONS

Have you paid all court costs, restitution, and fees 

Have you completed all of the conditions of your sentence? 

When did the court certify your completion of all of the conditions of your sentence and release you from its jurisdiction?


OTHER OFFENSE AND REHABILITATION INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Have you been convicted of another offense since being charged for the offense you wish to expunge?(including felonies, misdemeanors, violations, non-minor traffic violations) 

On what date did the court certify the completion of your other conviction?  

Are you currently facing any pending proceedings for a criminal offense? 

Do you have any evidence of your rehabilitation since completing the sentence for the offense (Including reference letters, awards, writing samples, employer recognition, community recognition)? 

PREVIOUS PETITIONS

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you previously file a petition to expunge this offense?

When did you file the previous petition?







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Is Your Arkansas Criminal Record Eligible to be Sealed?

Answer the following questions and instantly see if the offense on your criminal record is eligible for sealing.

Eligibility to Seal a criminal offense is based on the state, charging offense, and whether your completed all court-ordered conditions. The Sealing of a criminal record is not automatic - if you are found eligible by our application, you must file a Petition to Seal you criminal record with the court of record to begin the sealing process.

Your Personal Information

This is a required section. Please complete.


What is your full name? 


What is your email address? 



OFFENSE INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Identify the offense you wish to seal. 

Were you arrested for this offense? 

When were you arrested for this offense? 

Were you acquitted, was the charge dismissed, or did the prosecutor in your case not file charges for the offense? 

Were you acquitted, was the charge dismissed, or did the prosecutor in your case not file charges for the offense because of your mental incapacity or because of a plea agreement in another case? 


If you were acquitted or the charge was dismissed (although not as a result of a separate plea agreement), skip ahead to the section, 'Other Offense and Rehabilitation Information '.


ADJUDICATION INFORMATION

Complete this section only if you were not acquitted of the offense or if the charged offense was not dismissed.

Was there an order of nolle prosequi entered for the offense? 

When was the order of nolle prosequi enter for the offense? 

Did you plead guilty or nolo contendere, or were you convicted of the offense you wish to seal? 

When were you sentenced for the offense? 

How old were you at the time of conviction? 

Were you placed on probation or parole for the offense?

COURT CONDITIONS, PROBATION, AND PAROLE

Have you completed all of the conditions of your sentence (including court costs, restitution, and fines)? 

Have you completed all of the conditions of your parole or probation? 

When did you complete the terms of your probation or parole? 

Was your drivers license suspended? 

Have you paid license reinstatement fees and completed all licenses reinstatement requirements? 

When did the court certify your completion of all conditions of your sentence?


OTHER OFFENSE AND REHABILITATION INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you have more than 1 felony criminal conviction on your criminal record before the offense you wish to seal? 

Have you been convicted of an offense since completing the conditions for the offense you wish to seal? 

Do you have any evidence of your rehabilitation since completing the sentence for the offense (Including reference letters, awards, writing samples, employer recognition, community recognition)? 

PREVIOUS PETITIONS

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you previously file a petition to seal for this offense?

When did you file the previous petition?








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Is Your Colorado Criminal Record Eligible to be Sealed?

Answer the following questions and instantly see if the offense on your criminal record is eligible for sealing.

Eligibility to Seal a criminal offense is based on the state, charging offense, and whether your completed all court-ordered conditions. In most cases, the expungement of a criminal record is not automatic - if you are found eligible by our application, you must file a Petition to Expunge your criminal record with the court of record to begin the expungement process.


Your Personal Information

This is a required section. Please complete.

What is your full name? 


What is your email address? 



OFFENSE INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Identify the offense you wish to seal. 

Were you arrested for this offense? 

When were you arrested for this offense? 

For the offense, were you charged as an adult or a juvenile? 

Were you acquitted, was the charge dismissed, or did the prosecutor in your case not file charges for the offense? 

Were you acquitted, was the charge dismissed, or did the prosecutor in your case not file charges for the offense because of your mental incapacity or because of a plea agreement in another case? 

Was the charge dismissed because of your successful completion of a juvenile diversion program, deferred adjudication, or informal adjustment? 

Are you still under investigation by a law enforcement agency for this offense?


If you were acquitted or the charge was dismissed (although not as a result of a separate plea agreement), skip ahead to the section, 'Other Offense and Rehabilitation Information'.


ADJUDICATION INFORMATION

Complete this section only if you were not acquitted of the offense or if the charged offense was not dismissed.

Did you plead guilty or nolo contendere, or were you convicted of the offense you wish to seal? 

When were you sentenced for the offense? 

Were you placed on probation for the offense? 

COURT CONDITIONS, PROBATION, AND PAROLE

Have you completed all of the conditions of your probation? 

When did the court end jurisdiction over the offense for your completion of the terms of your probation? 

Have you completed all of the conditions of your sentence (including court costs, restitution, and fines)? 

When did the court certify your completion of all of the conditions of your sentence? 

Were you placed under parole supervision for the offense? 

Did you complete the conditions of your parole? 

When did the court release you from parole supervision? 

Was the conviction the result of you being found to be a victim of human trafficking?


OTHER OFFENSE AND REHABILITATION INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you have 1 or more felony criminal convictions on your criminal record before the offense you wish to seal? 

Have you been convicted of an offense since completing the conditions for the offense you wish to seal? 

Were you adjudicated as a repeat or mandatory juvenile offender? 

Do you have any evidence of your rehabilitation since completing the sentence for the offense (Including reference letters, awards, writing samples, employer recognition, community recognition)? 

PREVIOUS PETITIONS

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you previously file a petition to seal for this offense?

When did you file the previous petition?






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Is Your Louisiana Criminal Record Eligible to be Expunged?

Answer the following questions and instantly see if the offense on your criminal record is eligible for sealing.

Eligibility to expunge a criminal offense is based on the state, charging offense, and whether your completed all court-ordered conditions. In most cases, the expungement of a criminal record is not automatic - if you are found eligible by our application, you must file a Petition to Expunge your criminal record with the court of record to begin the expungement process.

Your Personal Information

This is a required section. Please complete.


What is your full name? 


What is your email address? 



OFFENSE INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Identify the offense you wish to expunge. 

Were you arrested for this offense? 

When were you arrested for this offense? 

Did the district attorney in your case decline to prosecute an offense arising out of your arrest? 

For the offense, were you charged as an adult or a juvenile? 

Were you placed in a pre-trial diversion program for an offense involving operating a vehicle while intoxicated impaired, or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substance following the arrest? 

Did you successfully file a motion to quash the charge for the offense that you wish to expunge? 

When did the court sustain your motion to quash the charge for the offense? 

Were you acquitted or was the charge dismissed? 

Were you acquitted or was the charge dismissed for the offense because of your mental incapacity or because of a plea agreement in another case? 

Have you completed all of the court's conditions for your dismissal or acquittal? 

When did the court certify the dismissal or acquittal for the charge you wish to expunge? 

Are you still under investigation by a law enforcement agency, or is there an outstanding indictment or bill of information for this offense? 


If you were acquitted or the charge was dismissed (although not as a result of a separate plea agreement), skip ahead to the section, 'Other Offense and Rehabilitation Information'.


ADJUDICATION INFORMATION

Complete this section only if you were not acquitted or if the charged offense was not dismissed.

Did you plead guilty or nolo contendere, or were you convicted of the offense you wish to expunge? 

When were you convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or pleaded nolo contendere to the offense you wish to expunge? 

When were you sentenced/fined for the offense? 

COURT CONDITIONS, PROBATION, AND PAROLE

Were you placed on probation or parole? 

Did you successfully complete all of the terms of your probation/parole? 

When did you complete the terms of your probation/parole, which was later? 

Have you paid all court costs, restitution, and fees 

Have you completed all of the conditions of your sentence? 

When did the court certify your completion of all of the conditions of your sentence and release you from its jurisdiction?

Did the court determine that your conviction was the result of you being a child victim of human trafficking? 

Was your conviction for this offense set aside and dismissed based on Criminal Procedure Code 894B? 

Did the court determine [based on Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:572.8] that you were wrongfully convicted and innocent of the charge stemming from the offense that you wish to expunge? 


OTHER OFFENSE AND REHABILITATION INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you have 1 or more criminal convictions on your criminal record before the offense you wish to expunge 

Have you been convicted of another offense since being charged for the offense you wish to expunge?(including felonies, misdemeanors, violations, non-minor traffic violations) 

Excluding the charge or conviction for the offense you wish to expunge, have you been charged AND convicted as an adult for any felony or misdemeanor involving a weapon? 

Are you currently facing any pending proceedings for a criminal offense? 

Prior to today, have you consistently been employed for at least ten years? 

Do you have any evidence of your rehabilitation since completing the sentence for the offense (Including reference letters, awards, writing samples, employer recognition, community recognition)? 


PREVIOUS PETITIONS & EXPUNGEMENT PETITIONS FOR OTHER OFFENSES

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you previously file a petition to expunge this offense? 

When did you file the previous petition? 

Have you filed an expungement petition for another conviction in the past? 

For what type of offense what the past expungement petition filed? 

When did you file the expungement petition for the past offense? 







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Is Your Mississippi Criminal Record Eligible to be Expunged?

Answer the following questions and instantly see if the offense on your criminal record is eligible for expungement.

Eligibility to Seal a criminal offense is based on the state, charging offense, and whether your completed all court-ordered conditions. In most cases, the expungement of a criminal record is not automatic.


If you are found eligible by our application:

You can create a customized Petition to Expunge your criminal record addressed to the appropriate court with CODE COUNSEL.

Then you're ready to submit the Petition (with the other required docs) to the appropriate court to begin the expungement process.

Your Personal Information

This is a required section. Please complete.

What is your email address? 



OFFENSE INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Identify the offense you wish to seal. 

Were you arrested for this offense? 

When were you arrested for this offense? 

Were you acquitted, was the charge dismissed, or did the prosecutor in your case not file charges for the offense? 

Were you acquitted, was the charge dismissed, or did the prosecutor in your case not file charges for the offense because of your mental incapacity or because of a plea agreement in another case? 

Are you still under investigation by a law enforcement agency for this offense?


If you were acquitted or the charge was dismissed (although not as a result of a separate plea agreement), skip ahead to the section, 'Other Offense and Rehabilitation Information'.


ADJUDICATION INFORMATION

Complete this section only if you were not acquitted of the offense or if the charged offense was not dismissed.

Were you tried and adjudicated in a drug court for your offense?

Did you plead guilty or nolo contendere, or were you convicted of the offense you wish to seal? 

When were you sentenced for the offense? 

How old were you at the time of conviction? 

Were you placed on probation or parole for the offense?

COURT CONDITIONS, PROBATION, AND PAROLE

Have you completed all of the conditions of your parole or probation? 

When did you complete the terms of your probation or parole? 

Have you completed all of the conditions of your sentence (including court costs, restitution, and fines)? 

When did the court certify your completion of all of the conditions of your sentence?


OTHER OFFENSE AND REHABILITATION INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you have 1 or more felony criminal convictions on your criminal record before the offense you wish to seal? 

Have you been convicted of an offense since completing the conditions for the offense you wish to seal? 

Do you have any evidence of your rehabilitation since completing the sentence for the offense (Including reference letters, awards, writing samples, employer recognition, community recognition)? 

PREVIOUS PETITIONS

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you previously file a petition to seal for this offense?

When did you file the previous petition?






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Is Your South Dakota Criminal Record Eligible to be Expunged?

Answer the following questions and instantly see if the offense on your criminal record is eligible for sealing.

Eligibility to expunge a criminal offense is based on the state, charging offense, and whether your completed all court-ordered conditions. In most cases, the expungement of a criminal record is not automatic - if you are found eligible by our application, you must file a Petition to Expunge your criminal record with the court of record to begin the expungement process.

Your Personal Information

This is a required section. Please complete.


What is your full name? 


What is your email address? 



OFFENSE INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Identify the offense you wish to expunge. 

Were you arrested for this offense? 

When were you arrested for this offense? 

For the offense, were you charged as an adult or a juvenile? 

Did the prosecuting attorney dismiss the offense and all other charges stemming from the arrest for the offense you wish expunge? 

Were you acquitted or was the charge dismissed? 

Were you acquitted or was the charge dismissed for the offense because of your mental incapacity or because of a plea agreement in another case? 

Have you completed all of the court's conditions for your dismissal or acquittal? 

When did the court certify the dismissal or acquittal for the charge you wish to expunge? 

Are you still under investigation by a law enforcement agency for this offense?


If you were acquitted or the charge was dismissed (although not as a result of a separate plea agreement), skip ahead to the section, 'Other Offense and Rehabilitation Information'.


ADJUDICATION INFORMATION

Complete this section only if you were not acquitted or if the charged offense was not dismissed.

Did you plead guilty or nolo contendere, or were you convicted of the offense you wish to expunge? 

COURT CONDITIONS, PROBATION, AND PAROLE

Have you paid all court costs, restitution, and fees 

Have you completed all of the conditions of your sentence? 

When did the court certify your completion of all of the conditions of your sentence and release you from its jurisdiction?


OTHER OFFENSE AND REHABILITATION INFORMATION

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you have 1 or more criminal convictions on your criminal record before the offense you wish to expunge 

Have you been convicted of another offense since being charged for the offense you wish to expunge?(including felonies, misdemeanors, violations, non-minor traffic violations) 

Are you currently facing any pending proceedings for a criminal offense? 

Do you have any evidence of your rehabilitation since completing the sentence for the offense (Including reference letters, awards, writing samples, employer recognition, community recognition)? 

PREVIOUS PETITIONS

This is a required section. Please complete.

Did you previously file a petition to expunge this offense?

When did you file the previous petition?








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