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dismissed cases - expunction Expunction is the process by which all information regarding a person's arrest and prosecution is purged. Any paper records are destroyed; any digital records are purged from law enforcement information systems. Expunction is generally available only if the case resulted in a verdict of not guilty following a trial, or the case has been dismissed. Some common forms of dismissal which are eligible for expunction include:
- Complete Dismissal
- Deferred Disposition
- Deferred Prosecution
- Pre-trial Diversion
A person's eligibility for an expunction depends upon several factors, such as the method of disposition and whether the statute of limitations has run. For answers regarding your specific situation, please contact my office.
deferred adjudication - non-disclosure A Order of Non-disclosure is an order that prohibits law enforcement and government agencies from revealing criminal history record information to the general public. Unlike an expunction, the information is retained by the agencies, but is sealed from the public. However, there are many, many exceptions to non-disclosure orders. State licensing and regulatory agencies, schools, hospitals, and state, county, and municipal hiring authorities, for example, would still have access to the information.
Because non-disclosure is not complete expunction, make sure you understand the effects and consequences before hiring a lawyer. To discuss the specific exceptions, please call my office.
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