If you have a criminal record, you may be able to have the record sealed. There are certain cases that can be sealed if specific requirements are met. The Law Office of Geri R. Joneson, LLC can assist you with this process.
In most situations, a separate civil case must be filed for each court case record you want sealed. There are some exceptions, however. You may only petition the Court to seal arrest or criminal records if you meet one of the following requirements:
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All charges were dismissed or you were acquitted of all charges.
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There is only an arrest record and no charges were filed in a Court.
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You had a case dismissed due to a plea agreement in another case and 10 or more years have passed from the final disposition of the criminal proceedings and no other criminal charges have been filed since the date of the final disposition.
If you were convicted of a criminal offense involving Drug Offenses, there are different requirements. In these cases, you may petition the Court if:
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Ten or more years have passed from the final disposition of all criminal proceedings against you or you have been released from supervision concerning a criminal conviction, whichever is later;
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You have not been charged or convicted for a criminal offense in the ten or more years since the date of the final disposition of all criminal proceedings or the date of your release from supervision, whichever is later.
Not all criminal offenses and convictions are eligible to be sealed The Court, law enforcement, and criminal justice agencies will always have access to the file. The files are not destroyed.
If you think you have a criminal conviction that could be sealed, contact the Law Office of Geri R. Joneson, LLC to schedule an initial consultation.
