Expungement in New Jersey is a legal process that allows individuals to remove or seal their criminal records, making them inaccessible to the public. Here Bruce K. Warren explains the key points regarding the expungement process in New Jersey:
Eligibility: Not all criminal records can be expunged. Generally, you may be eligible if:
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Expungement in New Jersey is a legal process that allows individuals to remove or seal their criminal records, making them inaccessible to the public. Here Bruce K. Warren explains the key points regarding the expungement process in New Jersey:
Eligibility: Not all criminal records can be expunged. Generally, you may be eligible if:
You have completed your sentence, including parole and probation.
You have no pending criminal charges.
Depending on the type of offense, certain convictions may be eligible for expungement after a specific waiting period (e.g., up to 5 years for disorderly persons offenses and 6 to 10 years for indictable offenses).
Types of Eligible Offenses:
Arrests that did not result in a conviction.
Certain convictions, such as those for petty offenses and some non-violent indictable offenses, may qualify for expungement.
Under some circumstances major crimes can be expunged.
Process:
Filing: You must file a petition for expungement in the appropriate New Jersey court.
Notice: A notice is typically sent to relevant law enforcement agencies and the prosecutor’s office.
Hearing: In some cases, a court hearing may be scheduled where you can present your case.
Approval or Denial: The court will make a decision based on eligibility and compliance with the required criteria.
Benefits: Once your record is expunged, you can legally say you have no criminal record, which can help in job applications, housing applications, and other background checks.
Limitations: Expungement does not erase the record entirely but makes it unavailable to most employers and public agencies. Some exceptions exist, such as for law enforcement.
Recent Changes: In recent years, New Jersey has updated its expungement laws to ease the process and allow for more types of offenses to be expunged more quickly.
It's recommended to consult with Bruce K. Warren, a qualified attorney who specializes in criminal law for personalized advice and assistance with the expungement process.
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