HOW TO EXPUNGE AND/OR SEAL A CRIMINAL RECORD
Table of Contents
Introduction to Clearing Your Criminal Record ………………………………………….
1
Information on the difference between expungement (erase) and sealing (hide) and what the
requirements are for each.
Step 1: Get Copies of Your Criminal Records …………………………………………...
2
Find out how and where to get copies of your criminal records.
Step 2: Review Your Criminal Records & Pick Expungement and/or Sealing…..….
3
Learn how to read your criminal record and find out if your cases can be expunged and/or sealed.
o
Fill out the Case Worksheet on page 13.
o
Pick Expungement for:
• Arrests or cases that resulted in acquittals, dismissals or non-conviction sentences (see
types of offenses that can be expunged under Step 2).
o
Pick Sealing for:
• Cases that resulted in a conviction (see types of offenses that can be sealed under Step 2)
Step 3: Fill Out the Expungement and/or Sealing Form ………………………………..
5
Line-by-line instructions for filling out the form to have your criminal record expunged (erased) and/or
sealed (hidden).
Step 4: Next Steps for Expungement & Sealing …………………………………………
8
Learn what to do once you have filled out the form, what happens once your case gets started, and what
to do when you find out if your record will be expunged and/or sealed.
Appendix: Case Worksheet & Definitions ………………………………………………...
13
Figure out if you qualify for expungement and/or sealing and collect all your case information to help fill
out the form.
Case Outcome Definitions …………………………………………………………..………
16
Explanations of case outcomes to help you figure out if you were convicted of a criminal offense.
NOTE: If there are any words or terms used in these instructions that you do not understand, please visit Illinois Legal Aid
Online at illinoislegalaid.org/lexicon/glossary
. For more information about going to court including how to fill out and file
forms, call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov.
Find Illinois Supreme Court approved forms at: illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms.
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INTRODUCTION TO CLEARING
YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD
This page is an overview of the process. For more detail
on the process, read the rest of the packet.
What are the options to clear my criminal record in
Illinois?
When you are arrested or charged with an offense, a
criminal record is created, even if you are not found
guilty. Your criminal records can be read by the public,
including your family, friends, employers, trade
organizations, banks, and credit agencies. To have your
record erased or hidden you must file a Request to
Expunge and/or Seal Criminal Records with the court
and have a judge approve your Request.
There are 3 ways to clear your criminal record:
o E
xpungement: Erases arrests and cour
t
s
upervisions from your criminal record so it is lik
e
they never happened. Qualified Probations (see
definition on Page 16) are only sealed by the State
P
olice but are erased by the arresting agency
.
o
o
Sealing: Hides your criminal record from most of the
public. Law enforcement agencies can still see
sealed records. Employers
required by law to
conduct background checks can see sealed felony
convictions. They cannot see sealed misdemeanor
convictions or cases not resulting in convictions
unless the employer is a law enforcement agency.
Executive Clemency: If you do not qualify for
expungement or sealing, you can apply for a pardon
from the Governor forgiving you for your criminal
convictions. A pardon does not erase or hide your
conviction on its own. If you get a pardon authorizing
expungement, you can then apply to have your
record expunged. To learn more about getting a
pardon go to: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-
information/applying-executive-clemency
What if I have Cannabis Convictions on my Record?
o If you have misdemeanor or class 4 felony
convictions related to cannabis, y
ou may not need to
use these forms. You may be eligible for a Motion to
Vacate or fall under the automatic expungement
process for that cannabis conviction.
o You should speak with a lawyer about whether you
qualify for expungement relief under the Illinois
Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, 410 ILCS 705.
Is
the expungement and sealing form right for me?
DO NOT use the Request to Expunge & Impound and/or
Seal Criminal Records form in the following cases:
o S
tolen Identity: If the person that was arrested w
as
not
you but impersonated you to the police, do
not
us
e this form. Instead file a request to have y
our
r
ecord corrected due to identity theft. You can get t
he
f
orm to correct your record due to identity theft at
:
i
llinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/expungement-
due-criminal-identity-theft
.
o J
uvenile Records: If you were detained or arrested by
the police as a juvenile or charged in juvenile court, do
not use this form. Instead use the court forms for
expungement of your juvenile records. For more
information visit: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-
information/expunging-or-sealing-criminal-record or
illinois.gov/osad/Expungement.
o Eviction cases: Evictions are civil c
ases and do not
appear on your criminal record. For more information
about sealing evictions visit: illinoislegalaid.org/legal-
information/getting-eviction-case-your-record.
DO
NOT list the following types of cases on the Request
to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records
form:
o O
ut of State and Federal Records: Do not use th
is
f
orm for criminal records from a state other t
han
Illinois, or for federal criminal records. Instead check
w
ith the state where you were charged to see i
f
ex
pungement is an option. If you were charged i
n
f
ederal court, check with the U.S. Department
of
J
ustice at: justice.gov/pardon
.
o
C
ivil Cases: If you were involved in a civil case, lik
e
an or
der of protection, it will not appear on y
our
criminal record and cannot be expunged or sealed.
o
Mi
nor Traffic Cases: If you were arrested an
d
charged with a minor traffic violation, do not include it
on this form unless the charge was a Class A or B
mi
sdemeanor. If you were arrested but not charg
ed
f
or a minor traffic violation, you can use this for
m.
C
an I apply for expungement or sealing?
o I
f your criminal record has arrests and charges
,
s
upervisions or qualified probations that wer
e
c
ompleted successfully, you can apply to have thos
e
c
riminal records expunged (erased)
.
o
If t
here are any convictions on your criminal recor
d
t
hat are not eligible for expungement, you can appl
y
to have eligible records sealed. See “What types of
of
fenses can be sealed?” in Step 2 for th
e
ex
ceptions
.
W
hat stops me from having my criminal record
expunged (erased)?
o A
ny pending criminal charges;
OR
o
A
ny sentences you have not yet completed
,
i
ncluding parole, probation, or court supervision;
OR
o
A
ny eligible court supervisions and qualifi
ed
pr
obations where the waiting period for the offens
e
has not
yet passed. See waiting periods for differ
ent
of
fenses listed in “What types of offenses CAN b
e
expunged (erased)?" in Step 2.
W
hat stops me from having my criminal record
sealed (hidden)?
o A
ny pending criminal charges
;
o
Any sentences you have not yet completed,
including parole, probation, or court supervision; OR
o
T
he necessary “waiting period” has not pass
ed.
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What if I have been arrested, charged with an
offense, or convicted in more than one Illinois
county?
You will have a criminal record in each county. You will
have to:
o Get your criminal records from each county;
o Review your criminal records from each county to
find out if you qualify to expunge or seal each
criminal record;
o Fill out expungement and/or sealing forms for your
criminal records in each county; AND
o Pay filing fees in each county (except if you qualify
for a fee waiver).
If I need help completing my form, where can I go?
o Check with your local courthouse or law library, or
search
illinoislegalaid.org/get-legal-help/lshc-
directory for free or reduced cost help. You may also
contact the State Appellate Defender:
illinois.gov/osad/Expungement
.
What costs will I need to pay to expunge (erase) or
seal (hide) my criminal record?
o Criminal Record Fees: If you are seeking to
expunge or seal cases that took place in Chicago,
there is a fee to get a copy of your RAP (Record of
Arrests and Prosecutions) sheet from the Chicago
Police Department. There is also a fee to get your
Statewide Criminal History Transcript from the
Illinois State Police.
o Circuit Clerk Filing Fee: To file your expungement or
sealing form (unless waived). In certain places, a
certified disposition fee may be required.
o Illinois State Police Processing Fee: To process your
expungement or sealing court order. The Circuit
Clerk collects this fee with the filing fee.
If you cannot afford the Circuit Clerk Filing Fee or the
Illinois State Police Processing Fee, you can ask the
court to waive them. You can ask the court to file for free
or at a reduced cost by filing the Application for Waiver
of Court Fees which you can find at:
illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms.
How long will it take before I know if my record will
be expunged or sealed?
It may take a few months to find out if your record will be
expunged or sealed because:
o The State’s Attorney, the Illinois State Police, and
Arresting Agencies get 60 days from the day they
receive your Request to object to it;
o Courts are busy and it may take a while for a judge
to review your Request; AND
o Law enforcement agencies may take up to 60 days
from the day they receive your expungement or
sealing court order to clear your criminal record.
Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
What steps do I need to take to have my criminal
record expunged (erased) or sealed (hidden)?
o Step 1: Get copies of your criminal records.
o Step 2: Review your criminal records and figure out
if you can apply for expungement or sealing.
o Step 3: Fill out the expungement and/or sealing
form.
o Step 4: File the form to begin the process.
Read the rest of this guide for information on each step.
STEP 1: GET COPIES OF YOUR
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Why do I need copies of my criminal records?
Criminal records list the offenses you were arrested for,
the offenses you were charged with, and the outcome of
the cases including any sentences you received. You
need this information to find out if your offenses can be
expunged (erased) or sealed (hidden) and to fill out the
form.
What are the different types of criminal records?
o Court Disposition: The final judgment or outcome in
a court case. There are no court dispositions for
arrests or charges that did not lead to a court case.
o Chicago RAP Sheet (Record of Arrests and
Prosecutions): List of all arrests, charges, and court
case outcomes that happened in Chicago.
o Illinois State Police Statewide Criminal History
Transcript: List of most arrests and convictions that
happened in Illinois.
How do I get copies of my criminal records?
o Get information from the Illinois State Police.
You are allowed to access your entire criminal
history information from the Illinois State Police.
Although not required, it is the best available source
for your statewide criminal record. Please note, there
might be discrepancies or missing information. You
can get a "Statewide Criminal History Transcript" in
3 ways:
• Directly from the Illinois State Police:
Illinois State Police, Bureau of Identification
260 North Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432
(815) 740-5160
state.il.us/crimhistory/chri.cfm
• Every law enforcement agency is allowed to
provide you this information. Check with your
local law enforcement agency to find out costs
and times for fingerprinting.
• You can also go to any licensed LiveScan
vendor to get your transcript. Find a LiveScan
vendor at:
idfpr.com/LicenseLookUp/fingerprintlist.asp
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o Get information from the Circuit Clerk. Many
court records are available online. Other counties,
like Cook County, do not provide online access to
criminal records. In this case, go to the Circuit
Clerk’s Office in the county where your case was
filed. Ask the Circuit Clerk for copies of your court
dispositions or use the public computer at the
courthouse to look them up and print them out.
There may be a fee to get copies of or print out your
court dispositions, but you can look at them on the
computer and write down the information for free.
Find your Circuit Clerk's website at:
illinoiscourts.gov/courts/circuit-court/circuit-court-
clerks/
o Get information from the Chicago Police
Department. Order a RAP sheet from the Chicago
Police Department if you were arrested in Chicago.
There may be a waiting period before you get your
RAP sheet. There will be a fee.
•
You must go to the Chicago Police Department
to get your Chicago RAP sheet:
Chicago Police Headquarters
3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
(312) 745-5508
• You should also request a copy of your Illinois
State Police Statewide Criminal History
Transcript. The Chicago Police will provide your
state record for no additional cost.
STEP 2: REVIEW YOUR
CRIMINAL RECORDS & PICK
EXPUNGEMENT AND/OR
SEALING
To determine if you can expunge and/or seal your
criminal records, complete the Case Worksheet
on page 13 of this booklet. Once you have
completed your worksheet, you do not need to look at
your court dispositions and RAP sheets to complete
the Request form.
What do I look for on my criminal record?
To figure out if the offenses on your criminal record can
be expunged (erased) and/or sealed (hidden), you need
to look at each item in your criminal record and find the:
o Arrest dates and the police department which
arrested you.
o Charge: The type of offense you were charged with
in court or arrested for and released without
charging.
o Disposition: The outcome of the case, for example,
guilty/not guilty.
o Sentence: The punishment you received.
o The date you completed any sentence.
Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
Once you find these on your criminal record, review the
lists below to see if your offenses can be expunged
and/or sealed.
What do I need to know to choose between
expungement and sealing?
o You cannot expunge (erase) any record that resulted
in a conviction, unless the conviction was reversed,
vacated, pardoned by the Governor, or approved for
expungement by the Prisoner Review Board.
o If you have been convicted and none of the
exceptions apply, you may still be able to seal (hide)
your conviction, depending on the charge and how
much time has passed.
What types of offenses CAN be expunged (erased)?
The following types of arrests, charges, or sentences on
your criminal record can be expunged:
o Arrests for misdemeanors and felonies that did not
result in a conviction.
o Convictions for misdemeanors and felonies only if:
• The conviction was reversed or vacated; OR
• You received a pardon from the Governor
allowing expungement of all convictions on your
record; OR
• As an Honorably Discharged Veteran, you have
a Certificate of Eligibility for Expungement from
the Prisoner Review Board allowing
expungement of all convictions on your record;
OR
• An eligible misdemeanor or class 4 cannabis
conviction under the Illinois Cannabis Regulation
and Tax Act, 410 ILCS 705
.
o Sentences for court supervision only if:
• 2 years have passed since you successfully
finished your court supervision, except the
offenses listed directly below; OR
• 5 years have passed since you successfully
finished your court supervision for:
Domestic Battery
Criminal Sexual Abuse (victim was 18 or
older)
Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
Operation of a Motor Vehicle when
Registration is Suspended for Non-
Insurance
Display of False Insurance Card
• Scrap Processors to Keep Records
• If you are 25 or older, your Reckless Driving
supervision occurred when you were under 25,
and you have no other convictions.
o Sentences of Qualified Probation, only if 5 years
have passed since you successfully finished your
qualified probation.
o NOTE: For definitions of the sentences listed above,
see page 16.
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What types of offenses CANNOT be expunged
(erased)?
The following types of arrests, charges, or sentences on
your criminal record cannot be expunged:
o Minor Traffic Offenses, unless you were released
without being charged.
o Convictions for misdemeanors and felonies unless
they were reversed, vacated, pardoned by the
Governor, approved by the Prisoner Review Board
or a cannabis conviction under the Illinois Cannabis
Regulation and Tax Act, 410 ILCS 705
.
o Court supervision or Qualified Probation that was
NOT successfully completed.
o Court supervision for the following offenses:
• Reckless Driving (if you were 25 or older at the
time)
• Driving Under the Influence
• Sexual Offenses Against a Minor Under Age 18
o Convictions include a finding of guilt resulting in a
sentence of: probation (other than Qualified
Probation, successfully completed), jail or prison
time, conditional discharge, time considered
served, fines (with no other sentence), and
supervisions or qualified probations that are not
successfully completed.
What if I have some offenses that can be expunged
or sealed and some that cannot?
o Even if certain cases are not eligible for
expungement or sealing, you can still expunge or
seal those arrests and cases that are eligible.
What types of offenses CAN be sealed (hidden)?
Arrests and charges for misdemeanors and felonies that
did not lead to a conviction can be sealed at any time,
except minor traffic offenses, unless you were released
without being charged. Sealing hides your criminal
record from most of the public. Law enforcement
agencies can still see sealed records. Cases with the
following sentences on your criminal record can be
sealed if at least 3 years have passed since the
successful completion of your last sentence:
o Convictions for most misdemeanors and felonies,
except those listed in the next section.
o NOTE: If your conviction requires registration under
the Arsonist Registration Act or the Murderer and
Violent Offender Against Youth Registry, that
conviction may not be sealed until you are no longer
required to register.
o The following can be expunged after 5 years, but
could qualify for sealing after 3 years:
• Arrests or charges not initiated by arrest
resulting in orders of first offender probation
under Section 10 of the Cannabis Control Act,
Section 410 of the Illinois Controlled Substances
Act, Section 70 of the Methamphetamine Control
and Community Protection Act, or Section 5-6-
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3.3 (Second Chance Probation) of the Unified
Code of Corrections.
NOTE: You may be able to seal all eligible offenses
upon the completion of your LAST sentence instead of
after the 3 or 5 year waiting period if you completed one
of the educational goals listed below during the period of
your last sentence and had not already completed the
same goal. The following educational goals are eligible:
(1) high school diploma; (2) associate's degree; (3)
career certificate; (4) vocational or technical certification;
(5) bachelor's degree; (6) passed the high school GED
test.
What types of offenses CANNOT be sealed (hidden)?
The following types of arrests, charges, and sentences
on your criminal record cannot be sealed:
o Convictions and supervision for these
misdemeanors and felonies:
• Minor Traffic Offenses
• Driving Offenses
Driving Under the Influence (
625 ILCS 5/11-
501)
Reckless Driving (unless under 25 at the time
of the offense and no other convictions for
DUI or reckless driving) (625 ILCS 5/11-503
)
• Domestic Battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3.2)
• Violation of an Order of Protection (720 ILCS
5/12-3.4), Civil No-Contact Order (740 ILCS 22)
or Stalking No-Contact Order (740 ILCS 21/1-
135)
• Sexual Offenses
Soliciting a Prostitute or Patronizing a
Prostitute (720 ILCS 5/11-18
)
Public Indecency (720 ILCS 5/11-30) if
convicted of a felony (misdemeanor
convictions are eligible)
Any other misdemeanor offense listed under
Article 11 of the Criminal Code (with the
exception of Prostitution) (720 ILCS 5/11
)
Any offense that requires registration under
the Sex Offender Registration Act
• Animal Offenses
Dog Fighting (720 ILCS 5/48-1)
Class A misdemeanors under the Humane
Care for Animals Act, such as beating or
tormenting an animal, or abandonment (
510
ILCS 70/3.01; 510 ILCS 70/4.03; 510 ILCS
70/5; 510 ILCS 70/5.01; 510 ILCS 70/6; 510
ILCS 70/7.15)
o New felony convictions after you already had felony
convictions sealed. NOTE: a new felony conviction
after your sealing may result in the unsealing of your
past felony convictions. (20 ILCS 2630/5.2(c)(4)
)
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State of Illinois Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
What if I have some offenses that can be sealed and
some that cannot?
o The offenses that qualify for sealing can be sealed.
o The offenses that do not qualify for sealing will stay
on your criminal record.
STEP 3: FILL OUT THE
REQUEST TO EXPUNGE &
IMPOUND AND/OR SEAL
CRIMINAL RECORDS FORM
Follow these instructions only when you have
determined what parts of your criminal record can
be expunged (erased) and/or sealed (hidden).
What forms do I need to expunge (erase) my criminal
record?
o Request to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal
Criminal Records: Gives the court the information
needed to decide if you can have your criminal
record expunged. The email address (if you have
one) and mailing address you put on the Request is
where important legal documents will be sent to you.
You should use an email account that you do not
share with anyone else and that you check every
day. If you do not check your email every day, you
may miss important information, notice of court
dates, or documents from other parties.
o Additional Arrests or Cases for Expungement: Use
this form if you have more arrests or cases to
expunge or seal than will fit on the Request form.
o Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing:
Tells the arresting agency that you are asking the
court to expunge your criminal record.
o Additional Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or
Sealing: Use this form if you have more than 2
arresting agencies or if you were arrested in more
than 2 different cities, towns, or villages.
o Order to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal
Records: Is used by the judge to say which cases
from your Request to Expunge & Impound and/or
Seal Criminal Records are approved.
o Order Denying Request to Expunge & Impound
and/or Seal Criminal Records: Is used by the judge
to say which cases from your Request to Expunge &
Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records are denied.
Where can I find the expungement form I need?
You can find forms at:
illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-
forms/approved-forms
How do I fill out the Request to Expunge & Impound
and/or Seal Criminal Records form?
The form has instructions in the column on the left side
to help you. Also listed below are line-by-line instructions
with more information on how to fill out the Request to
Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records form.
Page 1 Caption/Header: You must enter all your arrest
and case numbers at the top of the form where it says,
“Arrest or Case Numbers of all Eligible Criminal
Offenses on your Record in this County.” If all of your
case numbers do not fit, you should use an Additional
Arrests or Cases for Expungement or Additional Arrests
or Cases for Sealing form.
Section 1: Check yes if you are requesting that some
cases be expunged. If you are only requesting sealing,
check no and skip to Section 12.
If you are only requesting to seal cases, do not fill
out Sections 2 – 11 and skip to Section 12.
Section 2 (Cases for Expungement): Use the
information you entered on your Case Worksheet to fill
out the table on the first page of the form. The Case
Worksheet is on page 13 of this instruction booklet and
should be completed using your court disposition
printouts or RAP sheet.
o Arrest or Case Number: Enter each arrest or case
number listed on your court dispositions or RAP
sheet.
o Arresting Agency: Enter the name of the police
department that arrested you.
o Charge: Enter the name of the offense you were
charged with, such as “retail theft” or “cannabis
possession.”
o Date of Arrest: Enter the date you were arrested
listed on your court disposition or RAP sheet.
o Outcome: Enter an outcome that reflects the
outcome of your case. Use the shortened version of
the outcome from the Outcome Abbreviations box.
If you have more than 6 arrests or cases for
expungement:
o Mark the checkbox below the table that says “I have
listed additional arrests or cases on the attached
Additional Arrests or Cases for Expungement form.
o Enter the extra arrests or cases on the Additional
Arrests or Cases for Expungement form.” You can
use more than one Additional Arrests or Cases for
Expungement form if needed.
Expungement Form Page 2 Line-By-Line
Instructions:
Section 3: You cannot expunge a criminal conviction
unless one of the special situations in 3a, 3b, 3c, or 3d
applies.
Section 3a: Check this box if you were convicted of
an offense, but the court vacated or reversed
(invalidated) your conviction, making it legally void.
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Section 3b: Check this box if you were convicted of
an offense, but you applied for executive clemency and
were given a pardon by the Governor that allows you to
expunge (erase) the conviction from your record. You
must attach a copy of your pardon to your Request to
Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records.
Section 3c: Check this box if you were convicted of
an offense, but you petitioned the Prisoner Review
Board and were given a Certificate of Eligibility that
allows you to expunge (erase) the conviction from your
criminal record. You must attach a copy of your
Certificate of Eligibility to your Request to Expunge &
Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records.
Section 3d: Check this box if you were convicted of
an offense, but later the court made a specific finding
that you were factually innocent, allowing you to
expunge (erase) the conviction from your criminal
record.
Section 4: Check this box if you were arrested or
brought into the police station, but you were released
and no charges were ever filed against you.
Section 5: Check this box if you were arrested for a
minor traffic offense, but you were released by the police
without being charged with anything.
Section 6: Check this box if you were charged but:
o You were found not guilty; OR
o The charges were dropped and you were not
sentenced to supervision or probation (Nolle
prosequi, Stricken Off With Leave to Reinstate
(SOL), non-suit, or dismissed); OR
o The court issued a finding of no probable cause.
NOTE: These terms are defined on page 16.
Section 7: Check this box if:
o You were sentenced to Qualified Probation for First
Offender Cannabis, Controlled Substance, or
Methamphetamine violations (sometimes called 410,
710, 1410); Second Chance Probation; Offender
Initiative Program, or TASC Probation; AND
o At least 5 years have passed since you successfully
completed your probation (and if TASC probation,
the sentence was also vacated or cancelled by the
judge).
If you check this box, attach to your forms the results of
a drug test that you passed within the last 30 days.
Section 8: Check this box if you were sentenced to
court supervision, you successfully completed your court
supervision, and no conviction was placed on your
record. Also, enough time must have passed since you
completed the supervision. Use the following guidelines:
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o If you received court supervision for one of the
following offenses, 5 years must have passed since
you successfully finished the supervision:
• Domestic Battery
• Criminal Sexual Abuse (victim was 18 or older)
• Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
• Operation of a Motor Vehicle when Registration
is Suspended for Non-Insurance
• Display of False Insurance Card
• Scrap Processors to Keep Records
o For all other offenses for which you received court
supervision, 2 years must have passed since you
successfully finished the supervision.
Section 9: Check this box only if you are NOT trying
to expunge a sentence of court supervision for:
o Driving Under the Influence (DUI); OR
o A sexual offense where the victim was under 18
years old; OR
o Reckless Driving when you were 25 years old or
older.
Section 10: Check this box if:
o You were charged with Reckless Driving and
received a sentence of supervision; AND
o You were less than 25 years old when the offense
was committed; AND
o You have never been convicted of DUI of alcohol or
any other drug, you have no other convictions for
Reckless Driving, and you are now 25 or older.
Section 11: Check this box if:
o You qualify to have your filing fees and State Police
fees waived under the Cook County Fee Waiver
Pilot Program; AND
o You are filing this Request before January 1, 2022;
AND
o You are only trying to expunge or seal arrests
resulting in release without charging (RWOC) or
cases resulting in acquittals, dismissals, or
reversed/vacated convictions.
Section 12: Check yes if you are requesting that
some cases be sealed.
If you are not requesting that any cases be sealed,
skip Sections 13 – 22.
Section 13 (Cases for Sealing): Use the information
you entered on your Case Worksheet to fill out the table
on page 3 of the form. The Case Worksheet is on page
13 of this instruction booklet and should be completed
using your court disposition printouts or RAP sheet.
o Arrest or Case Number: Enter each arrest or case
number listed on your court dispositions or RAP
sheet.
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o Arresting Agency: enter the name of the police
department that arrested you.
o Charge: Enter the name of the offense you were
charged with, such as “retail theft” or “cannabis
possession”.
o Date of Arrest: Enter the date you were arrested
listed on your court disposition or RAP sheet.
o Outcome: Enter an outcome that reflects the
outcome of your case. Use the shortened version of
the outcome from the Outcome Abbreviations box.
If you have more than 6 arrests or cases for sealing:
o Mark the checkbox below the table that says, “I have
listed additional arrests or cases on the attached
Additional Arrests or Cases for Sealing form.”
o Enter the extra arrests or cases on the Additional
Arrests or Cases for Sealing form. You can use
more than one Additional Arrests or Cases for
Sealing form if needed.
Section 14: This statement in Section 14 must be true.
You cannot seal arrests or charges for minor traffic
offenses unless you were released by the police without
being charged. The only traffic cases that can be sealed
are Class A and B misdemeanors (for example, driving
on a suspended license), except for reckless driving
(when over 25) and DUI.
Section 16: This statement in Section 16 must be true.
You cannot seal a felony conviction that happened after
you sealed a prior felony conviction.
Section 17: Check this box if:
o You were sentenced to court supervision; AND
o You successfully completed the supervision; AND
o At least 2 years have passed since the successful
completion of your last sentence.
Section 18a: Check this box if:
o You were convicted of a misdemeanor that can be
sealed; AND
o At least 3 years have passed since the successful
completion of your last sentence. Your “last
sentence” means the latest completion date of any
sentence you received in Illinois or any other state.
See "What types of offenses CAN be sealed (hidden)?"
in Step 2 for a list of the misdemeanors that can be
sealed.
Section 18b: Check this box if:
o You were convicted of a felony offense that can be
sealed; AND
o At least 3 years have passed since the successful
completion of your last sentence. Your “last
sentence” means the latest completion date of any
sentence you received in Illinois or any other state.
See "What types of offenses CAN be sealed (hidden)?"
in Step 2 for a list of the felonies that can be sealed.
Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
If the felony was drug-related, attach to your form the
results of a drug test that you passed within the last 30
days.
Section 18c: Check this box if:
o You were sentenced to Qualified Probation for First
Offender Cannabis, Controlled Substance, or
Methamphetamine violations (sometimes called 410,
710, 1410); Second Chance Probation; Offender
Initiative Program, or TASC Probation; AND
o At least 3 years have passed since the successful
completion of your last sentence. Your “last
sentence” means the latest completion date of any
sentence you received in Illinois or any other state.
o If you check this box, attach to your form the results
of a drug test that you passed within the last 30
days.
Section 19: Check this box if you not asking to seal a
felony conviction that you have to register on a public
registry for. For example, the Arsonist Registration Act,
the Sex Offender Registration Act, or the Murderer and
Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act.
Section 20: Check this box if you petitioned the
Prisoner Review Board and were given a Certificate of
Eligibility that allows you to seal (hide) the conviction
from your criminal record. You must attach a copy of
your Certificate of Eligibility and the results of a drug test
that you passed within the last 30 days to your Request.
Section 21: Check the box if:
o You have completed one of the listed educational
goals during your last sentence. If Section 21
applies to you, all eligible cases can be sealed
immediately after the completion of your last
sentence;
o You completed the goal during the period of your
last sentence; AND
o You had not already completed the same
educational goal before completing your last
sentence.
o If you check this box, attach to your forms any
documents proving you completed the educational
goal.
Section 22: Check this box if:
o You were a “trafficking victim,” as defined under 720
ILCS 5/10-9(a)(10), and are requesting the
immediate sealing of your record upon the
completion of your last sentence; AND
o You were a trafficking victim when your last offense
was committed; AND
o You committed the offense you are seeking to
immediately seal as a direct result of either human
trafficking as defined under 720 ILCS 5/10-9, or the
Federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act, 22 U.S.C.
78.
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o NOTE: The State’s Attorney may object to your
request for immediate sealing. If that happens, a
hearing will be held to determine whether you meet
the requirements for immediate sealing. You may
want to talk to a lawyer about this issue. Contact
Illinois Legal Aid Online at
illinoislegalaid.org/get-
legal-help or CARPLS at: carpls.org for more
information and help finding a lawyer.
Section 23: Check this box if:
o You were charged with Reckless Driving and
received a sentence of supervision; AND
o You were less than 25 years old when the offense
was committed; AND
o You have never been convicted of Driving Under the
Influence (DUI) of alcohol or any other drug, you
have no other convictions for Reckless Driving, and
you are now 25 or older.
Signature: You must sign and date your Request. Your
signature means that everything you filled out on the
form is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
Making a false statement on this form could be perjury.
Prepared By: Enter your name and contact information.
How do I fill out the Notice of Filing for
Expungement and/or Sealing form?
o Enter your information on this form where instructed.
o If some of your criminal charges, or cases took place
in different cities, towns, or villages in the same
county, you must list all of the police departments
that arrested you and the Chief Legal Officer for
each city, town, or village. The Chief Legal Officer is
usually the lawyer for the city or town in which you
were arrested.
o Find the name and address for the county State’s
Attorney by asking the Circuit Clerk.
o Find the address for the Arresting Agencies (police
departments) that arrested you by contacting them.
o Find the address for the Chief Legal Officer by
contacting the city, town, or village you were
arrested in.
o If you have more than 2 arresting agencies or if you
were arrested in more than 2 different cities, towns,
or villages, use an Additional Notice of Filing for
Expungement and/or Sealing form. You may use
more than one Additional Notice of Filing for
Expungement and/or Sealing.
o The Circuit Clerk will mail a copy of this form and
your Request to all of the agencies that are required
to get notice of your Request.
How do I fill out the Order to Expunge & Impound
and/or Seal Criminal Records form?
o Enter your information on this form where instructed.
o Enter the case number for all arrests, charges, and
convictions in your criminal record. If an arrest did
not result in formal charges, enter the arrest number.
Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
o You will not check any boxes on the Order form. The
judge will check the correct boxes once a decision
has been made about your Request.
o You will get this form back from the court telling you
if the court approved expungement or sealing for
any of your criminal records.
How do I fill out the Order Denying Request to
Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records
form?
o Enter your information on this form where instructed.
o The judge will enter the case numbers that are
denied.
o You will not check any boxes on this form. The judge
will check the correct boxes once a decision has
been made about your Request.
o You will get this form back from the court telling you
if the court denied expungement or sealing for any of
your criminal records.
STEP 4: NEXT STEPS FOR
EXPUNGEMENT & SEALING
What do I do after I fill out the form?
o File your form with the Circuit Clerk in the county
where you were arrested or charged with the
offense. In some counties, you may have to attach
copies of your court dispositions.
o If your Request to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal
Criminal Records includes criminal cases, then you
may be able to file in person, by mail, or by e-filing
(filing electronically). Check with your Circuit Clerk to
see how to file in your county.
How to File in Person
o Go to the courthouse in the county where you were
arrested or charged with the offense.
o Give the Circuit Clerk your original form and the
required number of copies to stamp.
o The Circuit Clerk will keep the original form and give
back your copies.
o Pay the filing fee. If you cannot afford to pay the
filing fee, you can ask the court to file for free or at a
reduced cost by filing an Application for Waiver of
Court Fees.
How to File By Mail
o If you are asking to file for free or at a reduced cost,
there may be local rules requiring you to file your
Application for Waiver of Court Fees and your
Request to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal
Criminal Records in person. Ask the Circuit Clerk if
you need to file in person.
o In Cook County, you must go in person to have your
fees waived.
o If you do not need to appear in person, mail your
original form including your Request to Expunge &
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Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records and one
copy to the Circuit Clerk to stamp.
o If you do not need to have your fees waived, mail
your original form and the required number of copies
to the Circuit Clerk to stamp. You can contact the
Clerk’s office to find out the number of copies
needed
o Include the Letter to the Circuit Clerk found at:
illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-
forms.
o Include a self-addressed and stamped envelope for
the Circuit Clerk to mail the file stamped copy to you.
How to electronically file (E-file)
o If you are filing to expunge arrests only (when no
court case is filed) you must e-file the Request to
Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records
with the trial court unless (1) you are an inmate in a
prison or jail and you do not have a lawyer, (2) you
have a disability that keeps you from e-filing, or (3)
you qualify for an exemption from e-filing.
• You will qualify for an exemption if: (1) you do
not have internet or computer access at home
and it would be difficult for you to travel to a
place where you could use a computer; (2) you
have trouble reading or speaking in English, or
(3) you tried to e-file your documents, but you
were unable to complete the process because
the equipment or assistance you need is not
available.
• If you qualify for an exemption, fill out a
Certification for Exemption from E-Filing found
here:
illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-
forms/approved-forms.
• File the original and 1 copy of your forms and
the Certification with the trial court clerk’s office
in person or by mail.
o In counties that accept e-filing for criminal matters
(you can go to
efile.illinoiscourts.gov/active-
courts.htm to see if your court accepts criminal e-
filings) you may e-file the Request to Expunge &
Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records with the trial
court by the filing deadline that applies to your case.
o To e-file, create an account with an e-filing service
provider.
• Visit efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm
to select a service provider. Some service
providers are free while others charge a
processing fee. For instructions on how to e-file
for free with Odyssey eFileIL, see the self-help
user guides here:
illinoiscourts.gov/self-
help/how-to-e-file/
o If you do not have access to a computer or if you
need help e-filing, take your form to the Circuit
Clerk’s office where you can use a public computer
terminal to e-file your forms.
• You can bring your forms on paper or saved on
a flash drive.
Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
• The terminal will have a scanner and computer
that you can use to e-file your form.
o The Circuit Clerk will mail your Request with the
Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing to
each of the following:
• County State’s Attorney
• Arresting Agencies (police departments)
• Chief Legal Officers of the cities, towns and
villages where you were arrested
• Illinois State Police
o Keep 1 copy of the form that was stamped by the
Circuit Clerk for your own records.
What if I have arrests and charges from different
counties?
If you have arrests, charges, or convictions that
happened in more than one county, you must file
separate requests for expungement or sealing in each
county. A Request should only include arrests, charges,
and convictions that happened in one county. You will
have to pay filings fees in each county where you file a
Request, unless they are waived in each county.
What if I move before my expungement or sealing
case is over?
If you move before your case is over, immediately notify
the Circuit Clerk of your new address. If you do not tell
the court your new address, you may not receive notices
of court dates and copies of court orders.
Can anyone keep me from getting my criminal
record expunged (erased) or sealed (hidden)?
The police departments and prosecutors that you listed
on the Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing
form get a chance to object to your Request to expunge
or seal your criminal record. They have 60 days from the
day they receive your Request to file a written objection
with the court. If they object, it means they do not want
your record to be expunged or sealed. If the agencies do
not object during the 60 days, they cannot object at a
later time.
How will I know if someone objects to my Request
for expungement or sealing?
The Illinois State Police will mail you a copy of their
objection, if any. An objection does not mean the court is
denying your Request. The court will consider the
objection when deciding if your criminal record will be
expunged or sealed.
Will I have a court date for my expungement or
sealing case?
You may need to go to court for a court date in front of a
judge. Some counties schedule a court date right away,
but others will only schedule a court date if one of the
agencies you listed on the Notice of Filing for
Expungement and/or Sealing form objects to your
Request.
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If I am asked to come in for court date, how does the o Bring these items with you to court:
court decide to approve or deny my Request for
• Photo I.D.;
expungement or sealing?
• Stamped copies of your form;
Requests for expungement or sealing are not
• Order to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal
automatically approved just because you are eligible
Criminal Records;
under the law. To decide, the court may:
o Review any objections filed by the agencies you
• Order Denying Request to Expunge & Impound
listed on your Notice of Filing for Expungement
and/or Seal Criminal Records;
and/or Sealing form; AND
• Notes or documents detailing your employment
o Determine if you are eligible under the law; AND
and educational history; AND
o Review other factors it is allowed to consider:
• Other papers related to your Request (like
evidence of completion of a treatment program,
• The strength of the evidence supporting a
letters of recommendation, proof of education, or
conviction;
degrees, etc.).
• The reasons why the State, the Arresting
o Get to the courthouse at least 30 minutes early.
Agencies, or Chief Legal Officers want to keep
your records from being erased or hidden;
o Go to the courtroom number listed on your court
form. If your form does not have a courtroom
• Your age, criminal record history, and
number, look for a list of cases at the courthouse or
employment history;
ask the Circuit Clerk.
• The period of time between your arrest on the
• Check in with the courtroom staff and wait for
charge resulting in the conviction and the filing
your name and case number to be called.
of the Request; AND
• When your case is called, walk to the judge and
• The specific negative results you may suffer if
introduce yourself.
the Request is denied. Be prepared to tell the
judge about these.
How do I present my case to the judge?
o Tell the judge your side of the case and answer
Get ready for your court date.
questions. Be prepared to tell the judge about
o Decide and write down specific negative results you
specific negative results you may suffer if your
may suffer if your Request is denied (examples
Request is denied.
include denied a job or
o You will have a chance to
housing).
Make sure you know how you are
respond to any objections to your
o Gather and make
to attend your court date.
Request.
copies of pictures and
o The agencies that you listed on
Your court date could be in person, by
your Notice of Filing for Expungement
documents you want
phone or by video. If it is by phone or video it
and/or Sealing form may be at your court
the judge to see, like
is called a “Remote Appearance.” Call the
date and could ask you questions about
evidence of completion
Circuit Clerk or visit their website for more
your case.
of a treatment program,
information. To find the phone number for
letters of
your Circuit Clerk, visit
How will I find out if my Request for
recommendation, proof
illinoiscourts.gov/courts/circuit-court/circuit-
expungement or sealing is approved
of education, or
court-clerks/.
or denied?
degrees, etc.
If you do not receive a copy of the Order
Go to your court date.
in court, the Circuit Clerk will mail you a copy of the
o You must attend the court date if one is scheduled. If
Order stating whether your Request was approved or
you do not go to your court date, your case could be
denied.
dismissed.
What do I do with the Order approving my Request
o If your court date is by phone or video:
for expungement or sealing after I get it?
• Make sure to have the call-in or login information
o If your Request was approved, it is very important
for your court date and make sure your
that you keep a copy of the Order that you receive
technology is working.
from the Circuit Clerk in a safe place.
• Follow the instructions on the court notice you
o Once your arrests or cases are expunged or sealed,
received. Call the Circuit Clerk or Circuit Court
the court no longer has a court record for you and it
or visit their websites for specific technology
may be very difficult to get another copy of the
instructions.
Order.
o Follow these recommendations to appear by phone
or video:
illinoiscourts.gov/self-help/court-by-phone-
If my Request is approved, how long will I have to
or-video
wait before my record is expunged or sealed?
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If the judge approves your Request, a copy of the Order
will be sent by the Circuit Clerk to the police departments
and prosecutors that you listed on the Notice of Filing for
Expungement and/or Sealing. These agencies have 60
days from the time they receive a copy of the Order to
expunge or seal your records.
How will I know when my record has been expunged
or sealed?
The Illinois State Police will send you a letter stating that
they have expunged or sealed your records. Until you
receive this letter from the Illinois State Police, your
records have not yet been expunged or sealed.
Can anyone find out about my criminal record once
it has been expunged or sealed?
Some agencies will be able to find out that you
expunged a criminal record and see your sealed
records:
o Law enforcement agencies including police
departments, prosecutors, correctional institutions,
military, and court services and Department of Child
and Family Services can see all sealed records,
expunged pardoned convictions, and some five-
year-waiting-period expunged records for limited
purposes.
o Any employer required by law to conduct fingerprint
background checks can see sealed felony conviction
records. These employers include financial
institutions, fire departments, private carrier
companies, schools, park districts, health care
organizations, and childcare organizations.
o An employer not listed above and members of the
public can’t see expunged or sealed records or find
out that you have had a record expunged or sealed.
If my records are expunged or sealed, do I have to
tell employers or potential employers about it?
No, you do not have to tell employers about expunged or
sealed criminal records.
o On job applications you may answer “no” to the
question, “have you ever been convicted” if your
entire criminal record was expunged or sealed.
NOTE: in Illinois, private employers with 15 or more
employees are not allowed to ask if you have ever
been convicted of a crime.
o If you applied for expungement or sealing and the
court has not decided yet, if asked, you still have to
report your criminal record to a potential employer
after an interview or conditional offer of employment.
o In Illinois it is against the law for employers to ask if
you have expunged or sealed any criminal records
unless they are one of the agencies above
authorized by law.
o If an employer finds out that you expunged or sealed
any criminal records, they cannot use that against
you or they will violate the Illinois Human Rights Act
775 ILCS 5/1-101-10/104
.
Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
What can I do if my Request for expungement or
sealing is denied?
o Ask for Reconsideration: You can ask the circuit
court to look at your Request again.
• File a Motion for Reconsideration with the Circuit
Clerk within 60 days from the day you received a
copy of the Order denying your Request.
• You may have to pay another filing fee unless
you have a fee waiver. You have to send a copy
of your Motion for Reconsideration and Notice of
Motion forms to the State's Attorney, Arresting
Agencies, Chief Legal Officer of the Unit of Local
Government, and Illinois State Police.
o Appeal: You can ask the appellate court to review
the circuit court decision.
• File a Notice of Appeal with the Circuit Clerk
within 30 days from the day the Order was
entered denying your Request; OR
• If you file a Motion for Reconsideration and it is
denied, file a Notice of Appeal within 30 days
from the day the Order was entered denying
your Motion for Reconsideration.
• You will have to pay a filing fee to the appellate
court unless you have a fee waiver from the
appellate court. You will have to pay a fee for
the Circuit Clerk to prepare the Record on
Appeal unless you have a fee waiver from the
circuit court.
What if my criminal record does not qualify for
expungement or sealing?
You may be able to get one of the following certificates
from the Prisoner Review Board that will allow you to
apply for expungement or sealing:
o Certificate of Eligibility for Expungement: You may
be able to get this certificate if you were convicted of
a Class 3 or Class 4 felony and enlisted in, or
received an honorable discharge from the United
States Armed Forces or National Guard and you
served at least one tour of duty.
o Certificate of Relief from Disabilities: This certificate
may help you get a professional license for jobs like
a barber, therapist, real estate agent, roofer,
engineer, accountant, and more. You may be able to
get this certificate if you have not been convicted of
aggravated DUI, aggravated domestic battery,
kidnapping or aggravated kidnapping, or an offense
requiring registration under the sex offense
registration act.
o Certificate of Innocence: This certificate may help
you get paid money from the Illinois Court of Claims
for an unjust conviction. You may be able to get this
certificate if you proved you were improperly
convicted.
o Health Care Waiver: This certificate may help you
get a health care job if you are not professionally
licensed (registered nurse, licensed practical nurse)
and want to work at a health care organization
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(nursing homes, hospitals). For more information,
see the Health Care Worker Registry at:
idph.state.il.us/nar/
.
NOTE: Information about these certificates may be
obtained from the Circuit Clerk.
To find out if you are eligible for one of these certificates,
contact the Prisoner Review Board:
Illinois Prisoner Review Board
319 East Madison Street, Suite A
Springfield, IL 62701
Telephone: (217) 782-7273
Fax: (217) 524-0012
illinois.gov/prb/
What if my criminal record does not qualify for
expungement or sealing and I cannot get a
certificate from the Prisoner Review Board?
You may be able to get one of the following certificates
from the court to help you show that you are serious
about getting a job or a professional license:
o Certificate of Good Conduct: This certificate may help
you get a job. You may be able to get the certificate if
it has been two years since you successfully
completed your sentence. You cannot get a
Certificate of Good Conduct if you have been
convicted of aggravated DUI, aggravated domestic
battery, kidnapping or aggravated kidnapping, or an
offense requiring registration under the sex offense
registration act.
o Certificate of Relief from Disabilities: This certificate
may help you obtain a work-related license from the
State of Illinois. You can get a Certificate of Relief
from Disabilities at the time of sentencing, or any
time after that. You cannot get a Certificate of Relief
from Disabilities if you have been convicted of
aggravated DUI, aggravated domestic battery,
kidnapping or aggravated kidnapping, or an offense
requiring registration under the sex offense
registration act.
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Appendix: Case Worksheet
Use this worksheet to get the information from your
entire criminal record in one place.
o You can find all the information you need to fill in the
worksheet on your court dispositions, RAP sheets, and
information from the Illinois State Police Access and
Review process. Below are some samples to help you
locate the information you need.
o There are three tables on page 15 of this instruction
booklet to help you determine if a sentence or
disposition qualifies as a conviction for the purposes
of expungement and sealing.
How do I complete the Case Worksheet?
Using the information on your court dispositions and any
RAP sheets you have, fill in your Case Worksheet with
this information for each case:
o Arrest or Case Number: Enter the arrest or case
number listed on your court disposition or RAP sheet.
o Arresting Agency: Enter the name of the police
department that arrested you.
o Charge: Enter all offenses you were charged with for
each case number, for example “drug possession”
and “possession of paraphernalia”.
o Date of Arrest: Enter the date you were arrested that
is listed on your court disposition or RAP sheet.
o
Outcome: enter the sentence you received for the
offense.
o
Completion of Sentence: Enter the date your
sentence ended successfully.
What if I see an arrest on my criminal record but
there is no charge, disposition or sentence listed?
o Not all arrests lead to charges, so there would not be
a charge, disposition, or sentence listed on your
record. All arrests without charges can be expunged if
all the offenses on your entire record qualify. If not,
then the arrests can be sealed. In the chart below,
you only need to enter the Arresting Agency and Date
of Arrest for arrests that did not result in charges.
Arrest or
Case
Number
Arresting Agency Charge
Date of
Arrest
Outcome
Completion of
Sentence
(Date)
1
2
3
4
5
6
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State of Illinois Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
Do not file this worksheet with the court. It is only for helping you fill out the actual expungement or sealing form.
Sample Cook County Court Disposition:
Sample Chicago Police RAP Sheet:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
3510 S. Michigan Avenue/Chicago, IL 60653
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Identification Section
VS
NUMBER
05121978901
Criminal History Report
JOHN DOE
DOE, JOHN
IR # 978380
MALE
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF CONVICTION / DISPOSITION
SID #
WHITE
FBI #
5’10”
I, DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County,
IDOC #
EYES: BRO
Illinois, and keeper of the records and seal thereof do hereby certify
Current Arrest Information:
HAIR: BLK
that the electronic records of the Circuit Court of Cook County show:
Date of Birth:
2-OCT-1974
The State’s Attorney of Cook County/Local Prosecutor has filed a
Age:
39 years
complaint with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Place of Birth:
CHICAGO, IL
SSN:
Charging the above named defendant with:
Driver’s License #:
Q4838171920282782
Driver’s Lic. State:
ILLINOIS
750-5/12-3-A-1
M A
BATTERY
Scars, Marks & Tattoos:
The following disposition(s) was/were rendered before the Honorable
Criminal Justice Summary: Total arrests: 1 (1 Misdemeanor)
Judge(s):
ARREST
11/05/2005 BOND SET BY RULE OF COURT
11/17/2005 3154
Smith, Gerald T.
Arrest Name:
DOE, JOHN
Date: 11/4/2005
Holding Facility: NORRIDGE
11/17/2005 BOND FORFEITURE
B001
Date of Birth:
2-OCT-1974
Arrest Address:
145 W. State St., Chicago, IL
Smith, Gerald T.
DCN or CB:
05456347
Residence:
230 E. Green St., Chicago, IL
12/13/2005 MOTION TO VACATE BOND FORF.
Officer:
JONES
Officer Badge #: 53
Arresting Agency: CPD
Smith, Gerald T.
12/13/2005 BOND FORFEITURE VACATED
Count
Class
Type
Statute
Arrest Charge Description
Smith, Gerald T.
[1]
A
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720 ILCS 5/12-3
Battery
12/13/2005 STRICKEN OFF – LEAVE REINSTATE
C001
COURT CHARGES/ DISPOSITION
Smith, Gerald T.
Statute
Charge
Class
Case#
720 ILCS 5/12-3
BATTERY
M
05121978901
Disposition:
SOL
Disposition Date:
13-DEC-2005
Sentence:
Sentence Date:
Sample Case Worksheet:
Arrest or
Case
Number
Arresting Agency Charge Date of Arrest Outcome
Completion of
Sentence
(Date)
1 05121978901
Chicago Police
Department
Battery 11/4/2005
Stricken off with leave to
reinstate
n/a
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State of Illinois Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
Sample County Court Disposition (Not Cook County):
Sample Illinois State Police RAP Sheet:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
FORD COUNTY, ILLINOIS
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS,
)
Class A Misdemeanor
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Bureau of Identification
260 North Chicago Street
Plaintiff,
)
Joliet, IL 60432-4075
vs
)
No.
09- CM-117
Jane Doe
)
Criminal History Of: Doe, Jane
State Identification #: IL 9876543
Defendant
)
(Last Known Name)
Conviction Status: MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION
JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE
Custodial Status:
OF PROBATION/COURT SUPERVISION/CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE
Alias Name(s)
Date of Birth
The case coming on for sentencing, Defendant (having pled guilty of)
DOE, JANE
01/13/1981
(having been found guilty of) (having had probation, supervision, or
conditional discharge received for ) the offense(s) of:
SUBJECT IDENTIFICATION DATA
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sex: FEMALE
Race: WHITE
and a Presentence Report having been (prepared) (waived) and hearing
Height: 5’4” Date Reported: 10/23/2009 FBI#:
in aggravation and mitigation (held) (waived); The Court finds there is a
Weight: 105
Date Reported: 10/23/2009
Chicago IR#:
factual basis for a factual basis for a finding of guilty. The Court further
Eyes: BLUE
finds that imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections is not
Hair: BLACK
necessary for the protection of the public, and the following sentence
Skin: MEDIUM
does not deprecate the seriousness of the Defendant’s conduct and is
consistent with the ends of justice.
Scars/Marks/Tattoos
Place of Birth
Driver’s License #
DL State
ACCORDINGLY IT IS THE ORDER OF THIS COURT, that the
TAT L LEG
ILLINOIS
K1234567899
IL
Defendant is placed on (probation) (court supervision) (conditional
discharge) for a period of
12
(years) (months) (days) subject
CRIMINAL HISTORY DATA
to the following conditions:
Arrest
DCN: P129393
Date of Arrest: 10/23/2009
THE DEFENDANT SHALL:
Name: DOE, JANE
Date of Birth: 01/13/1981
Residence: 123 N. Main St. Melvin, IL
GS
(X) 1.
not violate any criminal statute of any jurisdiction;
. . .
Arresting Agency: FORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
GS
(X) 8.
pay a fine of $
750
; court costs of . . .
Agency Case Number: 1234567
Officer Badge Number: 008
and Probation (Supervision) fees in the amount of
$
25
per month;
Arrest Charges
. . .
Count
Statute Citation
Literal Description
Class
This case is continued to
12/17/10
except for review or
1
720 ILCS 600/3.5
Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia
CM
remission hearings.
State’s Attorney Section
ENTER:
12/17
, 20
09
Gerald T. Smith
Filing Decision: FILED
Decision Date: 10/23/2009
JUDGE
Count
Statute Citation
Literal Description
Class
1
720 ILCS 600/3.5
Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia
CM
TERMINATION DATE:
12/17
, 20
10
Agency Name: FORD COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY
Court Charges/Disposition
Count
Statute Citation
Literal Description
Class
1
720 ILCS 600/3.5
Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia
CM
Disposition: PROBATION
Disposition Date: 12/17/2010
Case Number: 09CM117
Agency Name: FORD COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Sample Case Worksheet:
Arrest or
Case
Number
Arresting Agency Charge Date of Arrest Outcome
Completion of
Sentence (Date)
1 09-CM-117
Ford County
Sheriff’s Office
Unlawful Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia
10/23/2009
Probation
12/17/2010
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Table 1:
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State of Illinois Instruction Booklet for Expunging and Sealing Court Forms
How do I know if I was “convicted” of an offense and
o If you see the disposition for your offense on Table 2
cannot have my criminal record expunged? below, you were convicted of that offense but you
The disposition (outcome) of the offense on your record
have an exception that allows you to apply for
tells you if you were convicted or not. The tables below
expungement.
explain what the disposition codes or descriptions on your
o If you see the disposition for your offense listed on
record mean and if you were convicted or not.
Table 3 below, you were convicted of that offense
o If you see the disposition for your offense on Table 1
and it cannot be expunged.
below, you were not convicted for that offense and it
can be expunged.
Look at all of the entries in the “Outcome” column of your Case Worksheet. All cases that were not convictions
are eligible for expungement (unless otherwise excluded, see page 3 of this booklet). Cases that resulted in
convictions may be eligible for sealing (see page 4 of this booklet).
These dispositions/outcomes mean that you were NOT convicted and are eligible for expungement:
Code
Disposition
More Information
FNPC Finding of No Probable Cause
The court dismissed the case because it decided that there was no probable cause
(reason) to believe that you had committed the offense that you were accused of.
FNG
Found Not Guilty
The court decided you were not guilty of the offense you were charged with.
RWOC
Released without Charging
You were arrested but not charged with an offense or brought to court.
DA Nolle prosequi
The state stopped prosecuting your case and the court dismissed the case or the
court decided you were not guilty of the offense you were charged with.
Non-suit
In an Ordinance Violation case, the local municipal attorney has the option to bring
the case back up again. If they do not, the case is considered dismissed.
SOL Stricken off with leave to reinstate
The State has the option to bring the case back up again. If they do not within 120 –
160 days, the case is considered dismissed.
S Court supervision, completed successfully
The court kept your case open for a set period of time, and because you followed all of
the conditions during that time, the court dismissed the criminal charges against you.
Successfully completed First Offender
Drug Probation or Qualified Probation
This type of probation can also be called 410, 710, 1410, or TASC probation when
the court determines the arrest was a result of alcohol or drug addiction, and must
be reflected in the record. You can tell if you received this special type of probation
by the court disposition.
Table 2: These dispositions/outcomes mean that you were convicted, but there is a special situation and are
eligible for expungement:
Disposition/Sentence
More Information
Guilty/Conviction Reversed or Vacated
The court originally decided you were guilty of an offense, but then reviewed your case
and decided you were not guilty, or the court cancelled the original finding of guilt.
Guilty/Conviction with a Pardon from the Governor
The court found you guilty of an offense, but the Governor granted you a pardon that
allows the expungement of your criminal record.
Guilty/Conviction with a Certificate of Eligibility for
Expungement from the Prisoner Review Board
You petitioned the Prisoner Review Board and were given eligibility to erase a
conviction from your criminal record.
Table 3: These dispositions/outcomes mean that you were convicted (and may be eligible for sealing):
Disposition/Sentence
More Information
Time Considered Served
The court determined that you committed the offense. The time you spent in jail
waiting for the court to hear your case was considered your sentence.
IDOC (Illinois Department of Corrections) or County
Department of Corrections (jail)
The court determined you committed the offense. You were sentenced to time in jail
or prison.
Conditional Discharge
The court determined you committed the offense. You were sentenced to meet
certain conditions and if you did not you would be resentenced.
Probation (not Qualified Probation)
The court determined you committed the offense. You were sentenced to report to a
Probation Officer.
Fine (without court supervision)
The court determined you committed the offense. You were sentenced to pay a fine.
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