Illinois Order To Seal Criminal Records (also known as a Certificate of Eligibility) is a court order from the state of Illinois that allows individuals to keep their criminal records from being made public. These records can include criminal convictions, arrests, or even probation. Individuals who are eligible for a Certificate of Eligibility can have their criminal records sealed, meaning they can no longer be accessed by the public. There are three types of Illinois Order To Seal Criminal Records: Juvenile Record Sealing, Adult Record Sealing, and Expungement. Juvenile Record Sealing applies to individuals who were convicted of a crime as a juvenile. This type of order allows the individual to have their records sealed for up to seven years after the conviction. Adult Record Sealing applies to individuals who were convicted of a crime as an adult. This type of order allows the individual to have their records sealed for up to seven years after the conviction. Expungement applies to individuals who have had their cases dismissed or acquitted. This type of order allows the individual to have their records sealed permanently.