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An expungement eligibility calculator determines whether you can have a criminal record sealed or expunged based on your state’s laws, the type of conviction, time elapsed, and subsequent criminal history. Expungement removes or hides the record from public background checks.
공식
- CT
- Conviction Type (category) — Misdemeanor, felony, or infraction classification
- WP
- Waiting Period (years) — Required time after sentence completion (typically 1–10 years)
- FC
- Filing Cost ($) — Court filing fee for expungement petition
단계별 가이드
- 1Identify the conviction type and check if it is eligible for expungement in your state
- 2Verify that the required waiting period has passed since completion of the sentence
- 3Confirm no subsequent arrests or convictions during the waiting period
- 4File a petition with the court and attend the expungement hearing
풀어진 예시
피해야 할 일반적인 실수
- ✕Assuming all convictions are eligible — violent felonies and sex offenses are rarely expungeable
- ✕Not realizing that expungement does not delete the record from all databases
- ✕Waiting too long to file — some states have windows that close
자주 묻는 질문
Does expungement remove the record completely?
Not entirely. Law enforcement and certain government agencies can still access expunged records. However, the record will not appear on standard background checks for employment, housing, and education.
Can I expunge a DUI?
In many states, yes, a first-offense DUI can be expunged after the waiting period and completion of all requirements. Second or subsequent DUIs are harder or impossible to expunge.
How much does expungement cost?
Court filing fees range from $0 to $400. Attorney fees are typically $500–$2,500. Some states and legal aid organizations offer free expungement clinics.
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