Who writes Expungement and Seal laws?
Like every other law that affects your daily life, they are written by your state Representative or Senator in your state’s capital. As such, these laws are subject to change at any time. Is an expungement the same as a pardon? In most cases, yes. However, to expunge a criminal record and to get a pardon are two completely separate things. A pardon (also called clemency) is typically granted by a Board of Pardons or other such panel appointed by the Governor of your state. An Expungement can be granted only by a Judge. In most states a pardon carries the weight of an Expungement, or better. If I’ve had my criminal record expunged and I am later placed under oath and asked about the expunged matter, am I committing perjury if I deny that it ever happened? You would be committing perjury only if you are asked in the context of one of the exceptions to the expungement statute (different for every state). For example, if you deny it in the context of a sworn application for employment in l
