Criminal Expungements
Process
Expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal a Adult Criminal or Juvenile Delinquency court record. It is important to remember that an expunged record is not destroyed. The police, FBI, immigration officers, and other public officials may still see sealed court files for certain purposes. Usually, people ask for an expungement when they have been denied a job, housing, or a professional license because of their criminal background. If you would like to read more information about criminal expungements, please visit the Criminal Expungement help topic.
The Self-Help Service Center provides forms, explains processes and procedures, reviews your documents for completeness and adequacy, and provides information about other legal resources available to you.
Important
The Self-Help Service Center can provide legal information, but we are not allowed to give you legal advice. The Ramsey County Law Library hosts a Criminal Expungement Legal Clinic during which a volunteer attorney can provide legal advice. For more information about this clinic, visit the Ramsey County Law Library.