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DC-587 Motion and Order for Expungement 2025

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The document is a motion and order for the expungement and destruction of juvenile records in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as per VA. CODE § 16.1-306. It allows individuals who have been found innocent or had their charges dismissed to request the removal of related records from court files. The document includes sections for personal information, specific charges to be expunged, and details regarding the court's decision on the motion.

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Begin by entering the Case Number at the top of the form. This is essential for identifying your specific case.
Fill in the street address of the court where your case was heard. This information is typically found on any official documents related to your case.
In the section labeled 'In re:', provide your name as it appears on legal documents. Ensure accuracy to avoid any delays.
Indicate the date of final disposition of charge, which is crucial for processing your expungement request.
Select whether you were found innocent or if the proceedings were dismissed by checking the appropriate box.
Enter your date of birth and Social Security Number in the designated fields to verify your identity.
List specific charges to be expunged along with their corresponding code sections and court case numbers.
Sign and date the petition at the bottom, ensuring that all information is complete before submission.

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How can I get my record expunged in DC?

The expungement or sealing of all other records only be accomplished through the filing of a motion. The statute reserves its most favorable treatment expungement without the need to file a motion for cases in which the underlying offense was subsequently decriminalized, legalized, or held to be unconstitutional.

Does your criminal record clear after 7 years in the USA?

Certain eligible misdemeanor arrests and convictions may be expunged after 2 years from the date of dismissal or being no papered. Other misdemeanors, like DUI or domestic violence charges, may only be sealed after four years from the date of dismissal.

How long does it take to expunge a record in DC?

The waiting periods in the interest of justice motion are two years, four years, or eight years on a basic single offense motion. However, if a person, for example, has whats called an eligible misdemeanor non-conviction, typically they would only have to wait two years to seal that from the time the case ended.

What does order of pending expungement mean?

In the common law legal system, an expungement or expunction proceeding, is a type of lawsuit in which an individual who has been arrested for or convicted of a crime seeks that the records of that earlier process be sealed or destroyed, making the records nonexistent or unavailable to the general public.

How can I get my record expunged for free in DC?

Rising for Justices Expungement Program partners with pro bono attorneys to provide free legal counsel in order to make it possible for residents of the District to pursue the complicated legal process of clearing their criminal records.

What is the DC code for expungement?

(b) Eligible criminal records and court proceedings related to citation, arrests, charges, and convictions shall be expunged pursuant to subsection (a) of this section by October 1, 2027, or within 90 days after termination of the case by the prosecutor or final disposition, whichever is later.

What is the Second Chance Act in DC?

Some people have the misconception that their criminal record will clear after a period of 7 years. This is a misnomer. Although your criminal record does not automatically clear after 7 years, you can take steps to have your case expunged or your record sealed.

DC-587 Motion and Order for Expungement 2025

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