Expungement-Criminal and Non-Conviction
The forms may be helpful if you want to ask the court to expunge (seal) for an arrest or criminal record. Not every criminal record can be expunged.
What are the qualifications?
- You understand that you should consult an attorney.
- You understand that you can only have your convictions expunged once in my lifetime and that any future convictions will not be expunged.
- You understand that convictions include plea bargains and guilty pleas.
- You understand that you must file in each and every county in which you have a conviction.
- You understand that you must include all of your convictions in each and every county on your petition. This means felonies and misdemeanors, including misdemeanor convictions related to traffic offenses.
- You understand that you must file in each and every county within one year after you file your first petition.
- You understand that failure to comply with the instructions contained herein may result in you being unable to have some of your convictions expunged.
Before Starting
We recommend you set aside 1 hour to complete the Form Helper App. If you do not wish to use the Form Helper, you can print the forms attached below. Form Helper is a tool that can be used to complete these forms. The Form Helper asks questions and uses the answers to complete the forms. Representing yourself in court should not be taken lightly, and there are many reasons why hiring an attorney is a good idea. If you do choose to represent yourself, click here for what you need to know.
Get Started
We’ve provided instructions on how to complete these forms on your own but representing yourself in court should not be taken lightly, and there are many reasons why hiring an attorney is a good idea. In fact, we suggest that even if you use the forms provided on this site that you still talk with an attorney before submitting them to a court to get the best result possible.
Expungement Form Helper
This tool can fill-in legal forms. The forms can be filed in court to ask for an expungement (sealing) of an arrest or criminal record. Not every criminal record can be expunged.
You will need information from your case to complete the case caption found on the top of each court form. If you cannot locate your physical copy, visit mycase.in.gov to do a search.
Complete the Expungement Forms by using the Form Helper below or printing the form instructions and the form packet attached at the bottom of the page. The Form Helper will walk you through a series of questions that will automatically populate and complete all forms. Below there are forms for both Convictions and Nonconvictions. Be sure to complete the appropriate forms and form inserts. Refer to the following definitions for the form inserts: Section 2: Misdemeanors and D/ Level 6 Felonies Converted to Misdemeanors Section3: (Level 6/ D Felonies that are not Battery or Mod. Bodily Injury) Section 4: A, B, C, or D/ Level 6 Felonies without Serious Bodily Harm
Review the resources in this section for general information about filing your Expungement Forms with the court.
Once the court approves your filed forms, you may need to take more steps. Review the resources in this section for help and information.
Download Forms
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