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What does a Criminal Record Consist of? A criminal record is a history of all of your arrests and court dispositions. Why would you Want to Seal or Expunge your Criminal Record? Getting a job would be more difficult for someone with a criminal record. It would create a strange situation for the one viewing your application. If you ever want to adopt your own child you will not be able to if you have a criminal record. At least 15 states make it illegal for someone with a criminal record to adopt a child. What is the Difference Between Sealing and Expunging my case? Sealing a criminal record would mean to make it closed to public access but law enforcement and agencies have access to it. Expunging a criminal record means cleaning and deleting it. Can All Convictions be Sealed or Expunged? Most adult criminal records are sealed, Juvenile criminal records can be expunged. How Long will it Take to Get your Record Sealed ? If someone tells you that you can get your record sealed in less than 5 months then make sure they have proof of writing. In normal cases having your record sealed takes up to 5-7 months. |
