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Record Clearing and Record Sealing in Texas You need to file a petition for expunction with the court and show the judge why you deserve to have this charge or conviction removed. A non-disclosure order is when you ask the court to seal or hide your criminal charge or conviction.
The first step in gaining an expunction is to file a Petition for Expunction with the district court requesting that the court grant an Order for Expunction. A basic form for both the Petition for Expunction and Order for Expunction are included at the end of this pamphlet.
Offenses that cannot be Sealed in Texas Capital murder (PC 19.03) Indecency with a child (PC 21.11(a)(1)) Aggravated kidnapping (PC 20.04) Aggravated sexual assault (PC 22.021) Aggravated robbery (PC 29.03) Sexual assault (PC 22.011) Injury to a ch481.Sexual performance by a child (PC 43.25)
To get an expunction, you will need to apply through the Texas courts. In Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas, you will be required to apply through the Tarrant County District Clerk and your expunction will be staffed through a Tarrant County felony district court judge.
In Texas, the process of expunging a criminal record is often called "expunction." In addition, some criminal records may be sealed by court order, called an "order of nondisclosure." If your criminal record is expunged or sealed, it will no longer be visible to the general public, including potential employers.
In most instances, it takes about 30 days to schedule a hearing date after the petition for expunction is filed. The entire process usually takes from four to six weeks. If the court grants an expungement, it usually takes up to 180 days for local, state, and federal agencies to destroy their records.
How Much Will It Cost to Expunge My Criminal Record in Texas? As a general rule, it costs more to expunge a felony than a misdemeanor. The expungement of a felony will customarily cost a minimum of $1,000, but may cost upwards of $2,500 or even more. Misdemeanors can usually be expunged for $1,000 or less.
How Much Will It Cost to Expunge My Criminal Record in Texas? As a general rule, it costs more to expunge a felony than a misdemeanor. The expungement of a felony will customarily cost a minimum of $1,000, but may cost upwards of $2,500 or even more. Misdemeanors can usually be expunged for $1,000 or less.
Most people can file and successfully process their own Texas expungement forms without the assistance of a lawyer. All you need is the proper forms and easy step-by-step instructions to complete your Texas expungement.