Sealing is a prohibition on dissemination except to the record's subject or pursuant to a court order, whereas purging is destruction of a record or elimination of the name on the record.
What Is Purging a Contempt of Court? In the case of a civil contempt of court claim, the accused may have the opportunity to purge (erase) it from their record if they comply and obey the court's orders and maintain decorum both inside and outside of the courtroom with respect to the case.
1 : to clear (as oneself or another) of guilt purged himself of contempt 2 : to become no longer guilty of the contempt
The adoption of a “purge” provision is a crucial component of a civil contempt judgment. The cleanse clause, which is a component of the civil contempt finding, explains how the party found in contempt may end the contempt and prevent further sanctions.
Purge means to destroy, blot out, strike out, or efface so that no trace remains. Expunge is a synonym. Destruction of personal identifiers so that the record or entry cannot be associated with an individual is a form of purging.
Until a writ of possession is issued, the tenant can remain in their home. Step 1: Written Notice to Vacate. Unless the lease agreement says otherwise, the landlord must give the tenant at least 3 days to move out. Step 2: Filing of Eviction Suit. Step 3: Judgment. Step 4 (optional): Appeal. Step 5: Writ of Possession.
Once the court accepts and enters the plea deal into the record, it becomes a final judgment. You are typically not allowed to later change your mind and fight against the charges or the terms of the deal unless there are exceptional circumstances.
California Penal Code section 1018 allows a defendant upon a showing of "Good Cause," to withdraw a guilty or no contest plea before sentencing or within six months after the court grants probation. "Good Cause" means a legal reason or excuse to show why a request should be granted.
A plea agreement can be nullified in three ways: filing a motion to withdraw, the prosecution changing its mind before the deal is final, or a judge rendering it null and void. Penal Code 1018 PC says, “Unless otherwise provided by law, every plea shall be entered or withdrawn by the defendant in open court.