{"id":861,"date":"2018-02-12T20:33:15","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T20:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=861"},"modified":"2018-02-12T20:33:15","modified_gmt":"2018-02-12T20:33:15","slug":"basic-information-about-record-sealing-and-expungement-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/basic-information-about-record-sealing-and-expungement-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Information About Record Sealing and Expungement in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_862\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Expungement-Lawyers-Indianapolis-IN-300x265.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer 317-636-7514\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Expungement-Lawyers-Indianapolis-IN-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Expungement-Lawyers-Indianapolis-IN-768x678.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Expungement-Lawyers-Indianapolis-IN-1024x903.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Expungement-Lawyers-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Criminal Record Expungement 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>In Indiana, criminal record expungement is now legal, but under very specific circumstances. And petitioners only get one chance at filing for expungement in a lifetime. To make things even sterner, only certain offenses can be expunged, and courts will only grant record expungement based on several key requirements. Not all will qualify, but for those who do, criminal record expungement can open up new doors and new possibilities in various facets of life, including employment, housing, bank loans, financial aid, and more. Continue reading to learn some fundamental information about sealing and expunging<br \/>\narrest records in Indiana.<\/p>\n<h1>What is Expungement?<\/h1>\n<p>Expungement refers to the erasure or elimination of criminal convictions and\/or arrests from one\u2019s permanent record. Only under certain circumstances does a person qualify to expunge criminal records. Records that are not eligible for expungement, however, may be eligible for criminal record sealing. Records that may be expunged include but are not limited to: <\/p>\n<p><font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Arrest Records<br \/>\n<font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Misdemeanor Convictions<br \/>\n<font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Level 6 Felony Convictions<br \/>\n<font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Level 6 Felonies Reduced to Misdemeanors<\/p>\n<h1>What is Record Sealing?<\/h1>\n<p>Sealing criminal records means to restrict them from certain access. The only authorities that can access sealed records are criminal justice agencies, and at times, childcare agencies. Records that may be sealed with restricted access include but are not limited to: <\/p>\n<p><font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Arrest Records<br \/>\n<font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Misdemeanor Convictions<br \/>\n<font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Level 6 Felony Convictions<br \/>\n<font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Level 6 Felonies Reduced to Misdemeanors<br \/>\n<font color=\"goldenrod\">&#9635;<\/font> Other Felonies <\/p>\n<h1>Which Crimes CANNOT Be Expunged?<\/h1>\n<p>Convictions that cannot be expungement or sealed include murder, sex crimes, feticide, manslaughter, reckless homicide, human trafficking, assisting or causing suicide, transfer of contaminated bodily fluids, registered sex offender status, and inappropriate communication with a child or minor.<\/p>\n<p><b><em>Where Can I Find Indiana Criminal Record Expungement Petition Forms?<\/em><\/b><br \/>\n<font color=\"gray\">Right Here:<\/font> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/judiciary\/2706.htm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Division of State Court Administration<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The process that is required of the petitioner for record sealing or expunging is highly complicated, and revolves around a stringent schedule that\u2019s difficult to follow. One little filing mistake or missed deadline, and a person loses their chance at sealing their public criminal history forever. For these reasons, it is imperative to retain the professional legal counsel of a licensed attorney that\u2019s familiar with the Indiana expungement laws and provides services for filing and petitions.<\/p>\n<h2>For Expungement Assistance, Call Attorney David E. Lewis!<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_48\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"David E. Lewis Attorney at Law\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-48\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">David E. Lewis Attorney at Law 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div><strong>Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/appeals-expungement.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">seal or expunge arrest records<\/a> in Indiana. He works around the clock to ensure your petition is carefully managed and filed in every aspect. And his services start as low as $850, so virtually anyone can afford to clear their criminal records or petty crimes and arrests. Call 317-636-7514 to schedule a free initial consultation, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Indiana, criminal record expungement is now legal, but under very specific circumstances. And petitioners only get one chance at filing for expungement in a lifetime. 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