How Do I Clean Up My Public Criminal Record?
Your criminal record may pose a substantial obstacle to getting a job, international travel, or engaging in many other activities that most people take for granted. Expunging or sealing your public criminal record allows you to regain those privileges. Your criminal record is composed of two elements. Your arrest record documents any occasion the police take you into custody. Your court record documents any trial where you have been charged with a crime. This information stays on your record regardless of outcome (e.g acquittal) and, as such, may tarnish your reputation. Run a background check on your arrest records. Visit your local police department and ask them to conduct a criminal records search. The search may be performed by either a city, county, or state branch of law enforcement. A courthouse may also have your arrest records but only if your arrest resulted in a trial. If a trial occurred, you will need to take additional measures discussed in Step 3. Come in person to reque
