This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
Florida law permits an individual to expunge or seal a record only once in their lifetime. If you have previously sealed or expunged a record in Florida, you are ineligible to do so again.
Summons, writs, subpoenas and other documents that are issued by the clerk should be E-Filed. Choose the appropriate Document Group type from the dropdown list and then choose the appropriate Document Type for that group. The associated issuance fees will be automatically calculated.
If you are the one suing, you must fill out summons forms (one for each defendant) and present them to the clerk's office, where a clerk will sign them and stamp them with the court's seal.
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is a single statewide website where users can file court documents in Florida's trial and appellate courts. E-filing is the electronic filing of documents to the clerk's office.
Expungement offers a higher level of privacy as the record is physically destroyed, except for a confidential copy held by the FDLE. Sealed records are simply hidden from public view but still exist and can be accessed by certain government agencies under specific circumstances.
Eviction Steps: Step 1 — Issue Notice. Pursuant to Florida Statues Chapter 83.56 a notice is required prior to filing an eviction. Step 2 — Fill out Forms. Step 3 — Service the Tenant. Step 4 — Judgment & Writ of Possession.
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.
Felonies Eligible for Expungement in Florida Common ones include grand theft (3rd degree), possession of controlled substances, and certain types of fraud. Certain Drug Offenses: First-time drug possession offenses can often be expunged, especially if you've completed a drug court program.
Criminal records begin the moment a person is arrested for a crime. They effectively last for the rest of your life. However, the information recorded may be able to be removed or made inaccessible through expungement or sealing.