NJ Criminal Defense FAQ | See also: NJ DWI FAQ
Q) What does it mean to get my criminal record “expunged”?
A) Expungement of a record is the removal of a detention, arrest, trial or disposition from a person's criminal record. This is also loosely referred to as sealing of a record. Expunged records include complaints, warrants, arrests, processing records, fingerprints, photographs, index cards, “rap sheets” and judicial docket records.
Q) Can I get my juvenile charges expunged from my criminal record?
A) Provided that you meet the requirements set forth in the New Jersey expungement statutes, you may apply for the expungement of your juvenile adjudications by preparing and filing a Petition for Expungement. The Petition for Expungement must be filed in the Superior Court in the county where the arrest or conviction took place. A judge then decides whether you should be granted an Expungement Order.
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