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Expunctions & Non-Disclosures
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Cleaning Up Your Record:
Expunction
Depending on how your case was ultimately disposed of, you might be able to have the entire record expunged. This is most commonly done when a person is found "not guilty" after a trial, but there are other instances when a record can be legally expunged. Once expunged, the entire record is destroyed and the incident is removed from your criminal history forever.
Order of Non-Disclosure
In some cases, a person may be eligible to have a record permanently sealed from the public eye. In those instances, an Order of Non-Disclosure may be sought from the court. In order to be eligible, you must have been granted and successfully completed deferred adjudication.
Orders of Non-Disclosure differ from expunctions in that the record is not destroyed, it is only sealed from public view. Law enforcement agencies and other government entities will still be allowed to view details of the offense in your criminal history, even though the public at large cannot. Orders of Non-Disclosure are most helpful for those seeking employment in the private sector and those attempting to rent apartments.
For specific information concerning Expunctions and Orders of Non-Disclosure, please consult an attorney for more details.
In today's internet age, cleaning up your record from the prying public should be a priority.