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When a person is arrested in Pennsylvania, that arrest record is transmitted to various law enforcement agencies. The local police, county police, state police and federal government all share information about the arrest and conviction. Once the record is established, it does not go away. As a result, people who have made one or two mistakes in life, who are now on track to a better future, are still haunted by the ghosts of the past, whenever a criminal background check is performed. Expungement is the solution for these people. Expungement is defined as "the act of physically destroying information - including criminal records - in files, computers or other depositories". It is also describes as "The process by which record of a criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed after expiration of time" (Black's Law Dictionary). In Pennsylvania you can seek expungement of your record after completing a probationary period. In some cases, you can seek expungement right away, instead of waiting for 30 days after completing the probationary period. Benefits of Expungement. In today's highly competitive job market, you need to look your best when seeking employment. Since employers routinely conduct background checks on candidates, it makes sense to have a completely clean record. Expungement removes any traces of a criminal background that an employer would be able to find. When hiring managers make their decisions, a candidate with a clean background will have a competitive edge. How Expungement Works in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, the client contacts an attorney and hires him to handle the expungement. The attorney gathers information from the client and then files a motion with the court. The court grants an expungement order. The attorney then presents this expungement order to each of the agencies having a record of the arrest. The order commands the agency to expunge the criminal record - it is deleted and / or destroyed. The agency then sends confirmation to the attorney that the expungement has been completed. Once all the agencies have checked in with the attorney, he then notifies the client that the expungement process is complete. The client's record is now clean. There are two places where the record of the arrest may still be found - under seal, in the Office of the District Attorney - where it remains confidential, and, in some cases, there is a record with the Department of Motor Vehicles (pertaining to certain motor vehicle violations). Department of Motor Vehicle records can be expunged, but the process takes a long time. How Long Expungement Takes in Pennsylvania. Typically, three to four months are needed for all agencies to complete the expungement and check back in with the attorney. How Much Does Expungement Cost in Pennsylvania. Family Lawyer Service handles all expungement matters for one flat fee - so that the client knows how much it will cost, no matter how much time the attorney spends on the matter. For more details, call Family Lawyer Service at (610) 724-3382.
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The information presented on this web site does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship has been created. Readers are strongly encouraged to contact the firm for professional advice before making any decision of a legal nature. Family Lawyer Service is licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. |
