Sealing A Criminal Record
by
Refik W Eler on Jul. 10, 2017
Summary: Florida Courts may allow the sealing of a criminal record in certain instances.
In Florida, if you
have not been convicted of certain crimes or charges were dropped and you
receive a "Letter of Eligibility" from the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE), you may petition the court to seal your arrest record.
The entire process
usually takes between 6-8 weeks and certain documents must be submitted to FDLE
(including your fingerprints) with your application. A lawyer can assist with
the entire process and especially the petition which must be filed in court if
and when you receive the "Letter of Eligibility" from FDLE.
Once the petition is
granted, the court would then enter an Order directing law enforcement agencies
and FDLE to seal your record.