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Crimes that are eligible for expungement include the following: First-degree misdemeanors with incarceration punishments of less than two years. Second-degree misdemeanors. Third-degree misdemeanors.
Contact the Clerk of Court Often, clerks maintain records of expungement orders. By providing your case number or other identifying information, the clerk can verify if the court has processed your expungement order.
You are allowed to pursue your case “pro se,” meaning without an attorney. The court might provide the forms you need to file the petition. However, the process of expunging a criminal record can be challenging. You could lose your case if you don't follow the appropriate steps or complete the paperwork correctly.
The Clean Slate Law, formally Act 56 of 2018, does two main things: (1) expands the list of individuals who can petition the Court for an Order of Limited Access; and, (2) provides for the automatic issuance of Orders of Limited Access.
CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING IN PA Act 36 of 2023 expanded PA's Clean Slate law to apply to non- violent felonies, including some felony drug convictions. Since taking effect June 11, 2024, it is now possible for people convicted of these offenses to get their record sealed through Clean Slate.
You are allowed to pursue your case “pro se,” meaning without an attorney. The court might provide the forms you need to file the petition. However, the process of expunging a criminal record can be challenging. You could lose your case if you don't follow the appropriate steps or complete the paperwork correctly.
Crimes that cannot be expunged in Pennsylvania include violent crimes and sexual offenses, among others.