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Expungement Answers
- What is expungement?
- Do I have to disclose the arrest or conviction?
- How long does it take to have my record expunged?
- Do I need to go to court?
- How and when will the records be unsealed?
- If I have the records expunged, do they keep anything?
- Are any individuals barred from seeking expungement?
- If I was convicted of an offense that requires registration, can it be expunged?
- If I have the records sealed under expungement law, can I have the arrest records returned?
- If I successfully completed a diversion program, can I have the arrest records returned?
- If I received a pardon can I have the arrest records returned?
- Can I restore my right to vote, hold office, and all civil rights?
- If the court denies my petition to restore my firearms right can I refile?
An expungement seals criminal records so that they are not disclosed to the public; however, they are not destroyed. If charges were not filed then you may petition the arresting agency for the return of the records; however, you may not have the records sealed and returned.
Do I have to disclose the arrest or conviction
No, they will not be able to see it, including the arrest. The records are sealed.
How long does it take to have my record expunged?
The process takes at least 4 months.
No. We have a licensed attorney appear on your behalf.
How and when will the records be unsealed?
The records can be reopened if there is a subsequent criminal investigation or prosecution or to evaluate a prospective employee of a criminal justice agency.
If I have the records expunged, do they keep anything?
Yes.; The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension does not seal, return, or destroy any DNA samples or DNA records.
Are any individuals barred from seeking expungement?
Yes. People convicted of sex offenses and conviction records relating to an offense for which registration under the predatory offender registration act (Minnesota Statutes section 243.166) is required (murder while committing forcible criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, felony-level criminal sexual conduct, and other sex related offense.)
If I was convicted of an offense that requires registration, can it be expunged?
No.
If I have the records sealed under expungement law, can I have the arrest records returned?
No.
If I successfully completed a diversion program, can I have the arrest records returned?
No.
If I received a pardon can I have the arrest records returned?
No.
Can I restore my right to vote, hold office, and all civil rights?
The rights are automatically restored upon discharge of sentence.
If the court denies my petition to restore my firearms right can I refile?
Not for three years.
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