Illinois Additional arrests or Cases for Sealing are legal proceedings that allow individuals to have certain criminal arrests or criminal cases sealed from their criminal record. This process is meant to provide individuals with a second chance to gain employment or rent an apartment without being discriminated against due to their criminal history. There are three types of additional arrests or cases for sealing in Illinois: Expungeable Arrests or Cases for Sealing, Misdemeanor Arrests or Cases for Sealing, and Felony Arrests or Cases for Sealing. Expungeable arrests or cases for sealing are arrests or criminal cases that have been dismissed, or the accused was found not guilty, or the accused received a Supervision or Conditional Discharge and completed all the conditions and/or terms of the sentence. Misdemeanor arrests or cases for sealing are arrests or criminal cases in which the accused was found guilty of a misdemeanor offense and successfully completed all court-imposed conditions and/or sentences. Felony arrests or cases for sealing are arrests or criminal cases in which the accused was found guilty of a felony offense and successfully completed all court-imposed conditions and/or sentences. In order to have an arrest or criminal case sealed in Illinois, individuals must submit an application to the court in which the arrest or criminal case was adjudicated. Once the application is approved, the court will issue a Certificate of Eligibility which will allow the individual to petition the court to have the arrest or criminal case sealed. The court will then review the petition and decide whether to grant the request for sealing. For more information about Illinois Additional arrests or Cases for Sealing, individuals should consult an attorney.