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It is possible for a person to have records of a criminal case sealed, meaning that no one may view the contents of his or her file without a court order. It is also possible, through a process known as expungement, for a person to have the criminal file removed from the public record entirely.

You can usually expunge your record if you successfully completed the diversion program, supervision or your charge was dismissed. DO YOU NEED A LAWYER? You do not have to have a lawyer to seal or expunge your record, but you may decide to hire one to help with the process.

All felonies can be sealed if committed before the age of 25, with some additional requirements. Misdemeanors which cannot be sealed or expunged are violent or sex-related offenses, violation of a protection order, and prostitution, unless they are committed before a person turns 25.

The standard filling fee for expungement is under $150 under the state statute, plus the costs of hiring an attorney. You must retain a Mississippi expungement lawyer or attorney and a Petition for Expungement must be filed.

File an Expungement or Sealing Petition in Illinois Online. Some counties allow you to file online, though in some cases, you still have to appear in person (even if you successfully file online). You have to check with your circuit clerk to ensure that your county allows it ? and to find the right web address to file.

If you received qualified probation for any felony or misdemeanor, you are statutory eligible for expungement 5 years after the successful completion of qualified probation. If you are not eligible to have your criminal records expunged, there are other options you may be able to take advantage of.

If you have only one DUI (driving under the influence) or Negligent Operation of a Vehicle conviction, it can be sealed 10 years after you completed your sentence, but only if you were never convicted of an offense after your DUI or Negligent Operation of a Vehicle conviction.