Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky
Misdemeanor expunged
I was convicted of a misdeameanor in 2002, and would like to know how to get this information expunged off my recorders, and what the cost would be for the state of Louisville KY to do so. I heard the charge for every guity plead you have on the criminal report. And how long do information like this stay on your record.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Misdemeanor expunged
There are several Kentucky laws which may apply to your question:
KRS 510.300 Expungement of Criminal record.
KRS 431.078 Expungement of misdemeanor and violation conviction records.
KRS 431.076 Expungement of criminal records for those found not guilty of crimes
KRS 313.600 Request to expunge minor violations from permanent record --
KRS 311.275 Request to expunge minor violations from permanent record --
KRS 17.142 Segregation of criminal records.
You can review these statutes on the web at: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statrev/frontpg.htm
You should consult an attorney to find out which of these expungement laws best applies to your situation.
You are best advised to seek the services of a competent Kentucky attorney. You can get a referral to a criminal law specialist from the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, at
Additionally, you can telephone your local bar association for a referral, or can find a good lawyer on-line at the Kentucky Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service:
http://www.kybar.org/Default.aspx?tabid=291
Good luck!
Re: Misdemeanor expunged
If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, the cost is $25.00 as concerns court costs if you are successful at having the misdemeanor expunged. There are certain rules that the Jefferson County Courts follow- you have to have a state criminal records background attached to your request, etc., and there are statutory guidelines that have to be followed- such as it must be 2 years from the date of the end of your sentence or conviction, whichever was last. Feel free to contact me or another criminal attorney for more information.
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