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We offer a free initial consultation, flexible appointments, and one-on-one personal attention throughout your proceedings. You can apply to have your arrest record sealed if no charges are filed within one year of the date of the arrest. Once your record is sealed, most of your rights and privileges are restored. conviction only after you have completed your sentence, including full payment of any restitution, court costs, and driver, Prostitution because you were a victim of human trafficking. \` ,u
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If your petition to seal your misdemeanor or violation record is denied, you must wait 90 days before submitting a new request. Your Judgment and Commitment Order will help you in navigating the flow chart below. Use the form that fits your case and prepare the petition and order. 0000014259 00000 n
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Auctions The person is legally permitted to state that the conduct never occurred and no record exists. HOW TO FILE FOR EXPUNGEMENT If you are eligible to have an offense expunged then you can file a petition to seal your records. Deed Documents Sebastian County Courts Building. Prosecutors have 30 days to file their objections. They remain available to the courts for future criminal proceedings and to certain government agencies for sensitive employment positions. 1D)Yw )z yTsRiu}aJM~Xav?>hY'$8h5Zveq 0000007416 00000 n
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Certain felonies are eligible for sealing. Arkansas provides for the sealing of misdemeanors after a person completes their sentence and, in a few instances, waits a set amount of time. You're all set! All felony offenses that were committed as part of the same event must be considered a single conviction. The records will not, however, be destroyed. A violent Class C or violence Class D felony. Petition to Seal . Your criminal records will not be physically . If you do not have these documents, you can get them fromthe clerks office where you were sentenced. Sheriff
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It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. Similarly, if your case was nolle prossed, you can seal your record one year after the order of nolle prosequi was entered. 901 South B Street. /Tx BMC Financial Management 16-90-905, this Petition to Seal form has been adopted and provided by ACIC. ACIC does not provide background checks. To apply for sealing of records in Arkansas, an individual must file a Petition and Order to Seal in the circuit or district court in the county where the crime and conviction occurred. Inmate Send Money, Jury Email Notifications County Clerk If your petition to seal is granted, a Uniform Order to Seal should be filed with the court clerk. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. 0000003445 00000 n
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Criminal Investigation Coroner These forms are at. R. Crim. There is a similar case before the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Election - How to Vote Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. Click here for State Resource Sites. Arkansas may have more current or accurate information. EMC 16-90-905, this Petition to Seal form has been adopted and provided by ACIC. Your records will not be physically destroyed, but they will be sealed and treated as confidential. In some states, the information on this website may be considered a lawyer referral service. Once your record is sealed, it is as if the the offense never happened. Law Enforcement Access 0000032238 00000 n
NO filing free is required for each petition filed with the court. Certain Class A or Class B controlled substance felonies; Solicitation to commit, attempt to commit, or conspiracy to commit any of these offenses; or. The clerk will send copies to the prosecutor, arresting agency, ACIC, and Administrative Office of the Courts. In most instances, the judge may order the records sealed immediately. (a) (1) The Arkansas Crime Information Center shall adopt and provide a uniform petition and order to seal records that shall be used by all petitioners and by all circuit and district courts in this state. You will be mailed a file-marked copy of the Court Order, if it is granted or denied. district court in the county where you were charged, Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative. 0 0 18 18 re Center for Arkansas Legal Services, Legal Aid of Arkansas & Arkansas Volunteer Lawyers for the Elderly 1-800-9 LAW AID or www.arlegalservices.org. EMC However, with our pre-built web templates, everything gets simpler. Petition to Seal (Expungement) PacketThe Papillon Foundation Collateral Consequences Resource Center Clean Slate Clearinghouse, Privacy Policy / Legal Disclaimer Web Accessibility Assistance. The following requirements must be met in order to apply to have your felony/misdemeanor record sealed in Sebastian County: Petition to Seal Felony/Misdemeanor Process. Greenwood Courthouse These forms are atthe forms tab ACIC. Quorum Court And even if you don't qualify for expungement now, keep checking for updates to the law.
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