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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the petition expunge records in the editor.
  2. Begin with the Coversheet. Check the box next to 'Expungement' and enter your name, address, and phone number as 'Petitioner'. Skip descriptions for 'Child 1' and 'Child 2'. On page 2, indicate which prosecutor's office filed the charges against you.
  3. Move to the Petition to Expunge Records section. Complete the heading with your court’s judicial district and county name. Fill in your personal details under 'In the interest of', including your parents' names.
  4. In Paragraph (1), confirm your details are correct by checking the box. For Paragraphs (2) and (3), check appropriate boxes regarding age and juvenile court jurisdiction, providing explanations if waivers are requested.
  5. Continue filling out Paragraphs (4) through (10) by providing addresses, confirming no felony convictions, listing government agencies related to your juvenile history, and requesting expungement.
  6. Attach required documents like the Criminal History Report, date and sign before a notary public or court clerk, then serve it on the prosecuting attorney’s office.

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Only the MVA can expunge minor traffic offenses. See Transportation Article 16-117.1. Civil cases, including child support, liens, judgments, peace orders and protective orders CANNOT be expunged. If there is outstanding restitution, your petition for expungement may be denied by the court.
If you apply by preparing and filing a Petition for Expungement directly with the Court, you will have to pay a $300 filing fee for each offense or ask the Court to waive this fee based on your income.
Here are some of the most common felony convictions that are not eligible for statutory expungement but may be considered for inherent authority expungement. Felony DWI. Felony Assault. Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct. Felony Burglary. Felony Offenses Requiring Registration. Felony Terroristic Threats. Felony Domestic Assault.
If you apply through the Minnesota Attorney Generals Office and you qualify for expungement you do not have to pay the $300 filing fee to the Court.
Generally, you fill out a Petition for Expungement of Records and file it with the court that heard your case. If it has been less than three years from the time your case was concluded, you will also need to file a General Waiver and Release. A filing fee of $30 may apply. This filing fee is not refundable.

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Request Help for Criminal Expungement (612) 752-6677 (intake by phone available M-Th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Statewide criminal expungement legal services (brief information or full representation) available for those who income qualify. Call or check the website for the most current information.
Expungement involves completing court forms, serving them on agencies who have records of your case, filing paperwork with the court, and typically, having a court hearing. The process takes at least 4-6 months. If you do not understand the forms or procedures for expungement, it is a good idea to talk to a lawyer.

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