Expungement means the same thing everywhere. It means to remove something from a criminal arrest or conviction record.
To determine what is eligible for expungement in California, speak with a California licensed attorney.
Added: In re: Criminal offense records - - expungement only applies to the "the public's" access to your record. Law enforcement, the courts, and agencies of the government will still have access to it.
What state are you interested in? Expungement can only be requsted from the state that convicted you (e.g.: If you were convicted in California you can't request expungement from Nevada, etc).
California does have a provision for expungement. See the below link for further information on its requirements and procedures.
My case #pc71 and where can we get an expungement Papers
You have to have your rights restored, which, strictly speaking has nothing to do with expungement.
ANYONE can submit a petition/motion for expungement, there is no limitation. The only requirement for expungement is that you have completed your sentence and/or exhausted all appeals.
Yes. You MUST file for expungement in the same state which convicted you.
In California, a gun charge can remain on your criminal record indefinitely unless it is expunged or otherwise dismissed. Misdemeanor convictions may be eligible for expungement after a certain period, typically one to two years, while felony convictions generally require more time and a more complex process for expungement. It's important to consult with a legal expert for specific cases and options available.
Expungement attorneys take care of expunging your personal criminal records. They research whether you are eligible and if they think that you have a case. They can then offer advice and proceed with your case.
There is a process that one needs to go through to get an expungement for your record in the state of Louisiana. Depending on the crime, you can file for an expungement of the record after five years.
When something is expunged it is erased. So expungement could be used in a sentence to say "the expungement of the points on David's license was a relief to him".
Do you mean a pardon or an expungement? For a pardon you will have to petition the Governor's Office, for an expunction see the below link:
such expungement action is usually done by an attorney through the court