- 1). Obtain a copy of your entire criminal record. You must produce information on every incident on your criminal record, such as dates of past arrests, authorities involved in each arrest, charges against you, and the outcome or "disposition" of each past case, if applicable.
- 2). Complete an official court petition form for expungement of criminal records. You must also sign the petition form in the presence of a notary. Also, make copies for your personal records.
- 3). Obtain a record of your fingerprints as directed by the county clerk's office.
- 4). File your official petition for expungement, along with your fingerprint record, in the county court in the jurisdiction of your arrest. At this time, the county court clerk will assign you a hearing date.
- 5). Fill out an official order directing expungement of criminal records to take to your hearing. If the judge rules in favor of clearing your criminal or arrest record, he or she will sign the order. The county court clerk will then send certified copies of the order to all entities involved in your arrest to destroy or return any records concerning the arrest.
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