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This document is an Order to Seal form mandated by Arkansas law, specifically A.C.A. § 16-90-905, for petitioners and Circuit and District Courts in Arkansas. It outlines the process for sealing a defendant's criminal record, including conditions under which sealing is applicable, such as compliance with court orders and rehabilitation. The document specifies that it should not be used for cases under certain other acts and includes sections for court findings regarding the defendant's status and required identification information.

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Begin by entering the court name and division at the top of the form, followed by the case number and the names of all parties involved.
In Section A, indicate whether the defendant was found guilty by filling in the offense details, including relevant A.C.A. sections and sentencing information.
If applicable, complete Section B by selecting the appropriate disposition status for the offense(s) such as 'Dismissed' or 'Acquitted at Trial'.
Provide necessary identification details for the defendant, including race, sex, date of birth (DOB), arrest tracking number, SID number, and FBI number if known.
Finally, ensure that a judge's signature and printed name are included before submitting your completed form.

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What does it mean to seal a document?

What does Seal mean? A seal is a mark which the court puts on a document to indicate that the document has been issued by the court.

What does order seal documents mean?

Any sealed order is defined as an instrument closed against inspection of the contents. This means the contents of the order are to be read only by those persons who need the information in order to accomplish the intent of the order.

Will a sealed record show up on a background check in Arkansas?

Sealed records are not visible in Arkansas with criminal background checks. The reason is that sealing processes in Arkansas have the same impact as an expunction process, only that the authorities keep the files. It is visible only to court authorities and law enforcement agencies upon request.

Why are some court documents sealed?

Some examples: Courts sometimes seal documents that contain sensitive material, such as classified information affecting national security or information involving trade secrets. Criminal case documents and hearing transcripts are sometimes sealed to protect cooperating witnesses from retaliation.

What is an order to seal document?

Sealing court documents refers to the process of restricting access to specific legal documents or court records, making them confidential and not accessible to the public or unauthorized individuals.

How do I Petition to seal records in Arkansas?

File a Uniform Petition to Seal in the Circuit or District Court where you were sentenced. To access the correct forms, visit the ACIC website here: Arkansas Crime Information Center Forms. There are different forms depending on what type of record you want to seal. Submit the correct form.

How does a felon get gun rights back in Arkansas?

This right may only be restored if the disqualifying conviction is sealed or expunged. A person convicted of a felony also loses the right to possess a firearm. This right is restored only by express order of the governor or, in some cases, by sealing or expunging the conviction.

What does it mean when a document is filed under seal?

Filing under seal is a procedure allowing sensitive or confidential information to be filed with a court without becoming a matter of public record.

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