Expungement or record sealing is the process of requesting that the courts and/or law enforcement agencies modify, seal or destroy criminal records. The definition, benefits and requirements of expungement or record sealing varies by state. In many instances when a record is expunged or sealed, it cannot be viewed by the public and the applicant does not have to disclose any past criminal activity. Most states offer this relief because it is good public policy to allow deserving people to fully contribute in society.

Take a free record clearing eligibility test to find out what service you may qualify for. Many states have minimum eligibility requirements before a record can be expunged or sealed. Many states require:

• Completion of sentence (incarceration, probation, parole)
• All fines and restitution paid in full
• No pending charges or criminal proceedings
• No intervening convictions

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