Getting Criminal Records Sealed or Expunged in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville you may be eligible to have your arrest record sealed or expunged if you meet certain criteria. Three of the criteria are as follows:
1) You were arrested but not convicted of the offense with which you were charged;
2)The State Attorney decided not to pursue your case to prosecution; and
3) You have not had a previous charge sealed or expunged in the state of Florida.
Although most offenses can be sealed or expunged there are several charges enumerated in the Florida Statutes (943.0585,943.059) that cannot be sealed or expunged. Getting your record sealed or expunged is imperative if you intend to have a successful career. Employers will often do background checks on potential employees. A simple name search on the clerk of court's website will turn up anything you have been charged with including traffic infractions.
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Michael A. Atter
Former Prosecutor
Keith L. Maynard
Former Assistant Public Defender
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