2007-11-24 13:16:42 · 6 answers · asked by Jtothep 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Each state has procedures for filing a petition with the court asking that a conviction be expunged.
The exact method depends on where you live.
2007-11-24 13:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are two ways to do it, you can hire a lawyer or paralegal to do it for you or you can do it yourself. if you do it yourself be ready to spend some time (no that much) in the courts building. you will need to get an original copy of the charges from the court. then go to the library go to the law book section and make a copy of expungement. fill everything out on it and get it notarized, they can do this in the same court building. then take it to the prosecutor's office and have it filed. you will have to wait a while and try to keep your nose clean (no stupid arrests, no tickets, speeding etc.) the prosecutors office then presents this to the judge who heard the case or acted upon it and they sign off on it. they will send you a letter letting you know that the case was expunged. it will take two to three weeks after that to have the information taken off your record. doing it yourself will cost you about $75.00 and a little effort, but if you are worried about your future it is worth it.
2007-11-24 13:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by milton b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The exact process varies by state. Your first step should be to ask the COURT where the misdemeanor happened. You should also consider if it is actually worth your effort. One misdemeanor on your record is unlikely to be an issue for whoever you don't want to see it.
2007-11-24 13:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must petition the court and give them a reason to expunge the conviction i.e. new evidence, you have lived a crime free exsistance since the incident, etc. You usually have to hire an attorney.
2007-11-24 13:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Mark S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local courthouse each state has different ways and for different fees, they should be able to tell you the steps to take for an expungment.
2007-11-24 13:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by shajones41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, I have a speeding ticket (8 miles over the limit) on my record from 1993 that they ask me about all them time (the only thing on my record so it must really piss them off).
2007-11-24 13:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋