Illinois Expungement Package
What is this form package?
The Illinois Expungement Package provides individuals with the necessary forms to request the expungement of criminal records in the state of Illinois. Unlike other legal documents, this package is specifically tailored to meet the requirements set forth by Illinois law, allowing adults over the age of 18 to have their criminal records erased or sealed under certain conditions. This process ensures that past arrests or charges, even without a conviction, do not hinder personal or professional opportunities.
What’s included in this form package
- Request to Expunge and Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records
- How to Expunge and/or Seal a Criminal Records
- Getting Started - Request to Expunge and Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records
- Order to Expunge and Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records
- Order Denying Request to Expunge and Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records
- Additional Arrests or Cases for Expungement
- Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing
- Illinois Expungement Package
- Additional Arrests or Cases for Sealing
- Additional Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing
When this form package is needed
This form package is ideal when you need to:
- Request the expungement of your criminal record after being acquitted or not convicted.
- File for expungement following the completion of a supervision period for certain offenses.
- Ensure your past criminal records do not affect your employment opportunities or public perception.
Who can use this document
- Adults over the age of 18 with a criminal record in Illinois.
- Individuals who have been acquitted of charges or released without conviction.
- Those who have completed supervision for specific offenses and meet the required waiting periods.
How to complete these forms
- Review all included forms for necessary information.
- Complete the Petition to Expunge and Impound Criminal Records with accurate details.
- File the forms at the Circuit Court where your original case was handled.
- Pay any required filing fees as advised by the court clerk.
- Obtain a certified copy of the signed Order to Expunge from the court clerk.
Do documents in this package require notarization?
Notarization is required for one or more forms in this package. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Using incorrect names or initials instead of full legal names.
- Failing to check for misspellings, which can delay the process.
- Not obtaining enough certified copies of the signed Order.
- Ignoring waiting periods for certain offenses before applying for expungement.
Why use this package online
- Convenient access to legal forms that are easy to download and complete.
- Editability of forms allows you to tailor them to your specific situation.
- Reliability of forms that are drafted and developed by licensed attorneys specializing in Illinois law.
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You may be immediately statutorily eligible for an expungement if the final disposition of your case was that charges were: dropped, dismissed, acquitted (not guilty) or arrested without charging. This is true regardless of whether you were charged with a felony or a misdemeanor.
200dThe expungement and sealing processes are nearly identical. First, you must file a petition and pay a fee with the circuit clerk in the county in which the arrests occurred or the charges were brought. If you were arrested or charged in multiple counties, then you must file a petition in each of those county.
Prostitution (720 ILCS 5/11-14) Possession of cannabis (720 ILCS 550/4) Possession of a controlled substance (720 ILCS 570/402) Theft (720 ILCS 5/16-1) Retail theft (720 ILCS 5/16-25(a) or 720 ILCS 5/16A-3) Deceptive practices (720 ILCS 5/17-1) Forgery (720 ILCS 5/17-3)
You may call toll-free (866) 787-1776 in Chicago or (866) 431-4907 Statewide, or e-mail expungement@osad.state.il.us.
The state of Illinois has up to 60 days to object to your Petition to Expunge or Petition to Seal. The speed of processing within your jurisdiction can also be a factor. Provided there are no objections and the petition is processed within a reasonable amount of time, three to four months is a solid estimate.
An expungement application costs at least $120 just for the paperwork to be submitted in the simplest cases. Lawyer counseling fees to help you get the paperwork done properly vary depending on the complexity of your case, but expect us to charge you $500 minimum just to get into the case, and more if it is complex.
An expungement application costs at least $120 just for the paperwork to be submitted in the simplest cases. Lawyer counseling fees to help you get the paperwork done properly vary depending on the complexity of your case, but expect us to charge you $500 minimum just to get into the case, and more if it is complex.
