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Dear Your Honor, I am writing to formally request the expungement of my criminal conviction from YEAR for OFFENSE. I fully take responsibility for my past mistakes and deeply regret the impact they caused on others and my life.

For individuals writing character letters, the goal should be to first establish your credibility as a reference for the defendant. Next, the letter should describe the defendant, in order to help the judge better understand him or her beyond the offense committed.

What should be included in a character letter? Every word needs to be true. Include a description of how you know the person in question and how long you've known them. Talk about any positive traits you've seen this person demonstrate, and include (true) anecdotes that demonstrate these qualities.

It Generally Takes 30-45 Days After The Petition Is Filed. Does an expungement really take crimes off my record? Yes. It will seal the public court record and arrest record.

Introduce yourself and establish credibility: Provide information about who you are, your relationship to the defendant, and any relevant credentials or experiences that may lend credibility to your perspective. Provide reasons for expungement: Detail the reasons why you believe the defendant deserves expungement.

Obtaining an expungement has traditionally required the filing of a petition with the court, but House Bill 3316 creates a system in which eligible records are automatically expunged. The bill becomes effective in three years from its passing, meaning that automatic expungements will commence in 2025.

Oklahoma lengthens the time expungement takes for those who have two or more felony convictions. Once again violent felonies or require sex offender registration can not be expunged. Oklahoma's goal with expungements is to give a chance to people who want a new chance at life, not career repeat offenders.

The state does not delete or destroy your criminal record but removes it and makes it unavailable to the public. Only judges and law enforcement can see an expunged record. Employers, landlords, banks, and anyone else in the public cannot see an expunged record, unless you give them permission.

Typically, you can expunge these crimes if five years have passed since you completed your sentence and 7 years have passed since you were charged with any misdemeanors. If you have a prior conviction for a felony, you'll have to wait 10 years since you completed your sentence for the most recent felony.