Send Via USPS Legal Illinois Expungement Forms For Free

I respectfully request that the court use its discretion to expunge my misdemeanor conviction and grant me a second chance to work and support myself. I declare under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California that the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

In addition, it may take law enforcement agencies up to 60 days to expunge or seal your records once the petition is granted by the judge. As a result, you should begin the process as soon as possible, rather than waiting until you are applying for a new job.

One Order with the arrest information completed must also be provided at the time the Request and Notice are filed. The $136 includes a $60 filing fee, a $60 state police fee, and a $16 fee for four certified copies of the court Order, which would be sent to the agencies upon completion of the process.

First Paragraph: List your conviction(s), the dates and a brief explanation of the circumstances (explain in two sentences or less and focus on the big picture). Express regret and responsibility. Second Paragraph: Focus on how you have paid your debt to society and the ways in which you have improved your life.

File an Expungement or Sealing Petition in Illinois in Person. To file an expungement or sealing petition in person, you must go to the courthouse in the county (or district) that has your records. Hand your petition directly to the circuit court clerk and pay the filing fee.

I respectfully request that the court use its discretion to expunge my misdemeanor conviction and grant me a second chance to work and support myself. I declare under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California that the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

A petition is filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on the fifth floor of the Criminal Court Administration Building at 2650 W. California Ave., Chicago, Illinois, and it receives a case number. A copy of the petition along with a receipt for the fee is given to the petitioner.

The reason nobody can see your criminal record after it's been expunged is that your record no longer exists. The state of Illinois requires anyone who has a copy of your criminal record to destroy it or return it to you with an order of expungement.

Expunged records are destroyed by the arresting agency and the Illinois State Police. Qualified probation cases that are expunged are still available to law enforcement. Sealed records are not destroyed by the Illinois State Police, they are available to law enforcement.