Missouri Expungement Information
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Not all crimes in Missouri can be expunged!
You must file a verified petition for expungement in the civil division or the circuit court in the county where you were charged or found guilty of any offenses, violations, or infractions.
You must name all law enforcement agencies, courts, municipal prosecuting attorneys, state repositories of criminal records or others you believe may possess the records for each item you are seeking to have expunged.
Before applying for expungement you must wait seven years after a felony and three years after a misdemeanor or municipal offense. You must not have committed any other felonies or misdemeanors during this period. You must have paid all your fines and restitution, and all other obligations must have been satisfied.
The State has 30 days to file objections to your petition. A court must hold a hearing within 60 days following the objection or 30 days after filing if there is no objection.
There is a $250 application fee, unless the applicant is certified to be a poor person or unable to pay for some reason.
If you are successful, you will be allowed to maintain in most circumstances that you have never been convicted of the crime(s) that were expunged.
Understanding Missouri’s New Expungement Law - Your Missouri Lawyers (missourilawyershelp.org)
The following resource explains what expungement is, how to determine if you’re eligible, and how to file for expungement: Expungement of Convictions in Missouri
If you think you may be eligible, reach out to Mid-Missouri Legal Services (MMLS): mmls.org
MMLS provides free legal expungement services to low-income individuals. They can offer advice about whether qualified clients are eligible for expungement and represent clients in expungement petitions.
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For more information on Expungement, visit https://clearmyrecordmo.org/learn-more/
On this website, you will find:
A guide for determining your eligibility
Step-by-step instructions for filing for expungement on your own
Instructions for tracking your case