What do I do once I receive a certificate of eligibility?
Once FDLE has issued the certificate of eligibility to seal or expunge a criminal history record, you or your attorney must file a petition for relief along with the certificate of eligibility anda required affidavit in the court in the county where the arrest occurred.
The issuance of the certificate of eligibility is not the final step in the sealing or expunging process nor does it guarantee that a criminal history record will be sealed or expunged.
The final decision about whether or not to seal or expunge a criminal history record is up to the judge who has jurisdiction over your case.
Category: Certificate of Eligibility
