Pennsylvania Expungement of a Summary Offense Package
What this document covers
The Expungement of a Summary Offense Package is a legal document set for individuals seeking to remove a summary offense from their criminal record in Pennsylvania. By completing this package, you can initiate the expungement process, which aims to help individuals reintegrate into society by clearing their record from public view while still allowing law enforcement to access it under specific circumstances. This differs from other forms as it focuses exclusively on summary offenses, which are less severe than misdemeanors or felonies.
Key parts of this document
- Instructions for completing the Petition for Expungement.
- Fields to provide personal information, including your name, date of birth, and criminal record details.
- The Expungement Order section to be completed upon approval by the court.
- An Affidavit of Expungement for official certification of your records being expunged.
- Requirements to confirm eligibility, including a clean record since your conviction.
When to use this form
This form is useful when you have been convicted of a summary offense in Pennsylvania and have maintained a clean record for the last five years. If you are looking to remove this offense from your public criminal record to improve your job prospects or personal life, filing the Expungement of a Summary Offense Package is essential.
Who should use this form
- Individuals who have been convicted of a summary offense in Pennsylvania.
- Those who have not faced any further legal issues in the five years following their conviction.
- People seeking to enhance their employment opportunities by clearing their criminal record.
How to prepare this document
- Complete the Petition for Expungement by filling in your personal information and the details of the conviction.
- Attach a certified copy of your complete criminal record from the Pennsylvania State Police.
- Include the required filing fee of $15.00, ensuring to use a money order or cashier's check.
- Ensure that all sections of the petition are filled out completely to avoid rejection.
- Submit the completed petition to the appropriate court in Pennsylvania for processing.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form does not typically require notarization unless specified by local law. However, ensuring all signatures are complete and correct is crucial for legal processing.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to obtain a complete and certified copy of your criminal record.
- Not including the filing fee or using personal checks for payment.
- Leaving sections of the petition incomplete, which may lead to rejection.
- Submitting the form to the wrong court or jurisdiction in Pennsylvania.
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Expungement of Summary Offense Criminal RecordFive years after receiving a summary offense conviction you can take legal action to have your charges and conviction expunged from your record. You can only do this if you have not been arrested during the last five years.
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 letter must state the case and explain the changes that the person made in their life to correct their actions. Examples of life changes are helping others and not getting arrested again.
Pennsylvania has expungement laws that help people who received a summary offense, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) or had an arrest that did not lead to a conviction. Expungement usually takes about 4 to 6 months. Attorneys typically charge between $700 to to $1000 to expunge your record.
The expanded list of offenses that are now eligible to be expunged includes substance-related offenses such as DUI's and controlled substance and drug paraphernalia possession, as well as 2nd-degree misdemeanors such as larceny, identity theft, and reckless endangerment.
When filing an expungement, a petition and order must be submitted, along with a PA State Police background check. These forms can be found on the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Court (AOPC) website. There is a $167 filing fee associated with all expungement petitions.
When filing an expungement, a petition and order must be submitted, along with a PA State Police background check. These forms can be found on the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Court (AOPC) website. There is a $167 filing fee associated with all expungement petitions.
Pennsylvania law allows for the expungement of summary offenses IF the person has been free of arrest or prosecution for five years following the conviction for that offense. Basically, if a person has stayed out of trouble for five years, he or she is eligible to have a summary conviction expunged.
You can take a free Pennsylvania expungement test at RecordGone.com to see if you are eligible for expungement. If your offense was a summary offense (minor offenses such as underage drinking, highway obstruction, and retail theft), you may be eligible to expunge your criminal record.
