Should I obtain a copy of my criminal history record prior to applying for a Certificate of Eligibility?
Under Florida and federal law, an individual has the right to request a copy of his or her criminal history record for purposes of review to ensure that it is both accurate and complete. This process is known as a Personal Review. The requestor may examine the record obtained through Personal Review for accuracy and challenge any information contained within the criminal history record that the requester believes is inaccurate or incomplete. No charge is assessed by FDLE for this service. See Florida Statutes section 943.056.
A Personal Review allows an individual to determine which, if any, date(s) of arrest the applicant will be eligible to have sealed or expunged. However, obtaining a personal review is not a prerequisite to applying for a certificate of eligibility to seal or expunge a criminal history record.
