How crime convictions get removed from the record

People who have pled guilty to or been convicted of a crime can request to have that information removed from their criminal record.

• The legal term for making the request is "petitioning".
• The legal term for removing the information from the record is "expungement".
• People petition for expungement for many reasons. It is often because their criminal background makes it hard for them to get:
  • A job
  • Housing
  • A professional license
• A petition for expungement is a request. There is no guarantee the request will be granted.

Get more information about expungement

How you request to be notified that a conviction could be removed

Victims of crimes can request to be notified if a defendant petitions for expungement.

• Your request must be in writing.
• It must be mailed to Expungement Services.

Get the mailing address for Expungement Services