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Some states have such a procedure and some states do not. They ALL differ. See the following general guidelines:
To request the expungement of an offense from your STATE (not Federal) criminal record: You must have been exonerated, acquited, or served the complete term of your sentence - then you must file a petition/motion with the court of the state in which you were convicted (which may not necessarily be your current state of residence) - setting forth valid reason(s) why your request should be granted. A judge of that court will review your petition and the circumstances of your case and issue a ruling either granting or denying the request. AN EXPUNGEMENT IS NOT A PARDON! Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being viewable by the public. Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will always have access to your actual 'true' record.
FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: If your expungement is granted you will still remain subject to whatever restrictions your state and Federal Laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). UNLESS - you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "privileges" (you will have to do your own research to learn if these exceptions apply to your state).
FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: CAUTION: If you were convicted in a FEDERAL Court of a FEDERAL FELONY regardlessof what your state may do, it will not matter. It is a felony offense for any federally convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm (including black powder arms). The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for the illegal possession of a firearm (including black powder weapons) a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison, in some cases (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At this time FEDERALLY convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification. Congress has continually denied funds this purpose, thereby effectively eliminating the review of federal felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges.
What else can I help you with?
Can a convicted felon pawn a gun?
Yes, a felon can pawn a gun but will not be able to retrieve the gun due to the felony record.
How does a convicted felon restore there gun rights in Oregon?
Have your record expunged or the conviction overturned.
If a juvenile was convicted a felon will he be a felon for the rest of his life?
A juvenile can be a felon for the rest of his or her life if they are tried as adults. If not it will show up on your police record but it is not suposed to be held against you.
Can a felon own a black powder gun in AZ?
If he was convicted in state court - not without having his record expunged by the state of AZ - If he is a felon convicted in a FEDERAL court he can never be eligible to own or possess a firearm including black powder weapons.
Can a convicted felon work for the commonwealth of pa'?
A convicted felon has a tough time when it comes to employment unless the person knows somebody that can help them out. I have a job only because they didnt check my record but it not a decent paying job.
Can you go to school for nursing if you are a convicted felon?
Can you go to school for nursing if you are a convicted felon?
Convicted felon sell cars in va?
A convicted felon can do anything he/ her puts their mind to.
Medical license revoked after convicted felon?
Medical license revoked after convicted felon?
Can a convicted felon bow hunt in Michigan?
can a convicted felon hunt deer with a bow or a gun
Is a felon convicted in one on a state level a felon in all states?
yes, once convicted of a felony, your'e a felon for life.
Can a convicted felon's wife or son own weapons that are not in the felon's place of residence?
can a convicted felon's wife own a firearm that is not in his home
Can you hunt if you are a convicted felon in the state of Florida if you have been granted clemency?
Not with a firearm, unless you have had your firearms rights restored - IF Utah offers that option to you.
