- 1). Look at your court papers to see the exact date and type of conviction recorded into your record.
- 2). Research to see if you are eligible for expungement in the state in which you were convicted. Visit the state government websites to find information. You can usually read about the procedure and eligibility on the Department of Justice, Superior Court or a certain branch of law enforcement's website.
- 3). First, see if enough time has passed from the date of conviction or the completion of sentence according to the state's rules. Next, see if the exact conviction is eligible for expungement. Some states restrict certain crimes from being eligible for expungement.
- 4). Discover the exact procedure for filing a petition for expungement. Some states require you to bring certain documents to the convicting court. Others allow you to apply for expungement through the mail.
- 5). Gather the required documents. You may be asked to provide proof of completion of probation, jail time or court-ordered programs. You may be required to submit fingerprints taken at a local police station with your petition.
- 6). File the petition in the appropriate manner and pay any applicable fees. Await a response from the state government in the mail. The petition will be heard by a judge in a closed session.
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