How can I get my felony expunged?

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• Felony expunction isn't available in many states, and the states where it IS available have pretty strict guidelines as to the types of crimes that can be expunged, etc. Only forty states allow expunction of ANY kind. Convicted felons are not in any protected group according to any law regarding discrimination. Employers can refuse to hire you based on your convictions, and landlords can refuse to rent to you as well. Criminals are not a protected group in ANY state.

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  by Anonymous on May 2nd, 2007

• Actually its called the RCOA or the rehabilitatd convicted offenders act and it was passed in 1974, it provides that any licensing (which many occupations require)authority cannot discriminate or disqualify an applicant on the basis of a conviction of a crime or disorderly person offense, except in the case of public employees convicted of offenses touching on their public offices or crimes relating adversely to the occupation for which the license is sought.

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  by illimitato_hustla on May 4th, 2007

• The RCOA WAS indeed passed in 1974, but in the UK. We are talking about US laws here.

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  by Anonymous on May 5th, 2007

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• Okay, stop telling people that felonies are FOREVER on your record this is not true it depends on what you did and where you live and how long ago it happened, trust me, the only thing you are doing is making people believe that if they made one mistake then their life is over, which is not fair because being a convicted felon who is trying to reform their life is frustrating enough as it is without misleading information from people like you who crush their hopes for re-entry even more and discourage them from moving forward. This is the reason many people are repeat offenders, what other choice to people make them feel like they have when they are being told you will never get a good job or move forward in life. I assume you are a cop by your avatar which is manipulating job anyway, but that doesn't mean you should lead others into believing they are nothing but criminals for the rest of their lives.

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  by illimitato_hustla on May 2nd, 2007

• For the most part, felonies are NOT expungable. There are a handful of states that allow exceptions, BUT it is not guaranteed. Usually only first-offense misdemeanors are able to be expunged.

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  by Anonymous on May 2nd, 2007

• Convictions for indictable offenses (and all related proceedings) can be expunged after 10 years from the date of conviction, payment of fine, satisfactory completion of probation and parole, or release from incarceration, whichever is later. serious offenses, murder, kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, arson, perjury, false swearing, distribution, sale or possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute (except for small amounts of marijuana and hashish), etc. - cannot be expunged, regardless of how much time has passed, but that is only a handful of felonies and fourteen states restrict use of arrest records not leading to conviction for employment decision purposes, besides you don't even have to inform an employer of a misdemeanor, most applications only ask if you were convicted of a felony and usually in he last 7 years

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  by illimitato_hustla on May 4th, 2007

• You're not listening. Expunction laws vary BY STATE. While you may have accurate information from the state you LIVE IN, if you were to go to another state, they have an entirely different set of laws.

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  by Anonymous on May 5th, 2007

• Anonymous: You apparently do not have any background education in this matter what so ever. STOP telling people this nonsense and please find something else to do with this exceptional amount of free time that you have acquired.
  
  People: I agree with the other party in this advice column. There are ways, yes. It is hard, yes. But it can be done! Good luck to all and any who is trying to better themselves! Unfortunately WE have to deal with the constant argumentative concepts brought forth by people like this "anonymous" person. Why is it that everyone who has something negative to say on the matter always chooses not to disclose their identity? Also, a probation or parole officer has no say so whatsoever on the matter and to be honest you are only wasting your time, money, and breath speaking to one on the matter.
  Best of luck with all!

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  by jtlawson on July 13th, 2010

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