The Clean Slate Act went into effect Jan. 1, 2025. It requires automatic expungement (sealing) of certain records from a person's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) criminal history that in the past would require the person to petition the court for an order expunging the record.
Under Minnesota law, a standard misdemeanor can be eligible for expungement after two years without any new criminal offenses, while gross misdemeanors require a four-year waiting period. If you have a misdemeanor on your record, our firm can help you explore options for clearing your name and protecting your future.
Levels of Offenses CategoryMaximum Sanction Petty Misdemeanor Fine of up to $300. Not a crime because incarceration is not an allowable sanction Misdemeanor 90 days in jail and/or up to $1,000 fine Gross Misdemeanor One year in jail and/or up to $3,000 fine2 more rows
Expungement involves completing court forms, serving them on agencies who have records of your case, filing paperwork with the court, and typically, having a court hearing. The process takes at least 4-6 months. If you do not understand the forms or procedures for expungement, it is a good idea to talk to a lawyer.
Here are some of the most common felony convictions that are not eligible for statutory expungement but may be considered for inherent authority expungement. Felony DWI. Felony Assault. Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct. Felony Burglary. Felony Offenses Requiring Registration. Felony Terroristic Threats. Felony Domestic Assault.
Expungement involves completing court forms, serving them on agencies who have records of your case, filing paperwork with the court, and typically, having a court hearing. The process takes at least 4-6 months. If you do not understand the forms or procedures for expungement, it is a good idea to talk to a lawyer.
Here are some of the most common felony convictions that are not eligible for statutory expungement but may be considered for inherent authority expungement. Felony DWI. Felony Assault. Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct. Felony Burglary. Felony Offenses Requiring Registration. Felony Terroristic Threats. Felony Domestic Assault.
Here are some of the most common felony convictions that are not eligible for statutory expungement but may be considered for inherent authority expungement. Felony DWI. Felony Assault. Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct. Felony Burglary. Felony Offenses Requiring Registration. Felony Terroristic Threats. Felony Domestic Assault.
Some states can have shorter durations, while others can have longer durations. In Minnesota, a misdemeanor will remain on your record indefinitely unless an individual receives an expungement.