Utah Victim's Statement for Expungement Request
About this form
The Victim's Statement for Expungement Request is an official court form utilized by Utah courts. Its primary purpose is to provide a victim's perspective on the expungement of an adult's criminal record. This form is distinct because it captures the victim's statement regarding whether they object or support the expungement request, allowing the court to consider their input in the decision-making process.
Form components explained
- Identification of the victim and attorneys involved in the case.
- Details of the court and case number.
- Victim's statement indicating their position on the expungement (object or not object).
- Recommendations regarding the expungement by the victim.
- Signature lines for the victim, prosecutor, and clerk of court.
When this form is needed
This form is used when a victim believes it is necessary to express their opinion on the expungement of a criminal record related to a crime that affected them. It should be submitted as part of the expungement process to inform the court of the victim's stance on the matter.
Who this form is for
- Victims of the crime seeking to voice their opinion on the expungement of the offender's criminal record.
- Attorneys representing the victim in the expungement proceeding.
- Prosecuting attorneys involved in the case, who may also need to provide their statement regarding the expungement.
How to prepare this document
- Enter the names and Utah Bar numbers of the victimâs attorney and the prosecuting attorney.
- Fill in the district and county details, along with the court address.
- State whether you object or do not object to the expungement and provide your reasons in the designated section.
- Include any recommendations for the court regarding the expungement.
- Sign and date the form where required, ensuring all parties have signed as necessary.
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- Failing to provide all required signatures, including those of the prosecutor and clerk of court.
- Not including specific reasons for objection or support of the expungement.
- Incomplete identification information, such as missing Bar numbers for attorneys.
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7 years for Felonies (except felony drug possession offenses) 5 years for Class A Misdemeanors and felony drug possession offenses. 4 years for Class B Misdemeanors (except DUIs) 3 years for Class C Misdemeanors and Infractions.
Always begin the letter with a formal greeting, such as "Dear Judge...", before composing the rest of the letter. Then, write the first paragraph of your letter by explaining why you are writing, what charge you wish to have expunged, and a short description of why you feel it should be expunged.
Always begin the letter with a formal greeting, such as "Dear Judge...", before composing the rest of the letter. Then, write the first paragraph of your letter by explaining why you are writing, what charge you wish to have expunged, and a short description of why you feel it should be expunged.
The Limits of Expunging Your Criminal Record. If you've successfully expunged, or sealed, your criminal record, in most situations you can answer No when asked whether you have a record.
It can take several months for BCI to process your request. Once you receive your certificate, you will have 90 days from when it was issued to file it, along with the Petition to Expunge Records, with the court. If the certificate expires, you will have to request a new one.
Online expungement is only available through Maryland expungement.com and not offered by a State or government website. This legal expungement service is particularly convenient for individuals who don't want to have to travel to the courthouse, obtain all the paperwork, drive home.
Determine if you are eligible. Apply for a certificate of eligibility from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Receive your certificate. Draft the Petition for Expungement. File the petition in the appropriate court. Serve the appropriate prosecutor's office with the required paperwork.
You must first pay all fines, fees, restitution and interest related to the conviction you are trying to expunge.You cannot expunge records of the following crimes unless you have been pardoned for the offense: a capital felony, first degree felony or violent felony (as defined in Utah Code 76-3-203.5(1)(c)(i));
Expungement vs. Record Sealing. The key difference between expunging a person's criminal record and sealing it is that a sealed record still exists in both a legal and physical sense, while expungement results in the deletion of any record that an arrest or criminal charge ever occurred.