How long are Police Records kept?

Answer 1

Every state or every court system has rules about how long records of old cases are kept. They are called "records retention laws." You could find out the answer to this question by simply going to your local Clerk of Court office and asking.

Answer 2

Felonies are kept for life. You can have them sealed if you go through the proper channels. Misdemeanors are usually kept for 7 yrs, in Florida anyway. They stay sealed unless you are tried for another big crime. Then theyre used to prove a case against you. You know, for character purposes.

Answer 3

In California, police arrest records, unless expunged, are kept forever. If a record is sealed by a court order, it will no longer be available to the public, but will still exist.