Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Criminal Records

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If you qualify, you will have to file a Petition to Seal or Expunge. Some information on what qualifies can be found online at:

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/expunge/faq.html

You will need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement which costs $75.00. This gets filed with your Petition. The requirements of the petition state that it shall be by petition in writing, filed with the clerk. The petition shall state the grounds on which it is based and the official records to which it is directed and shall be supported by an affidavit of the party seeking relief, which affidavit shall state with particularity the statutory grounds and the facts in support of the motion. A copy of the completed petition and affidavit shall be served on the prosecuting attorney, the arresting authority, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Unless the state indicates that it has no objection to the requested relief, no petition may be granted until at least 30 days after service of the copies of the petition and affidavit. Notice and hearing shall be as provided in rule 3.590(c). and 3.989.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Criminal Records

You can contact my office and I can quote you the fee. It generally takes anywhere from 3-6 months from start to finish.

Scott H. Cupp