Minnesota Expungement Law
Expungement is sealing court records relating to your charges, arrest, indictment, trial, and related information.
The right to expunge your criminal file is found in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 609A. The type of expungement that may be applicable to you depends on your circumstances.
How to Expunge Your Criminal Record in MinnesotaIf you want to expunge your criminal record in Minnesota, follow these steps.
Step 1: Learn about whether expungement is available in your circumstancesRead the information at the bottom of this page to learn about whether you qualify for expungement.
Step 2: Get your criminal case historyThe court provides information on how to get a certified copy of your criminal case history.
Step 3: Download, prepare, and file the Minnesota expungement formsGo here to download the Minnesota expungement forms or here. Preparing these forms is the challenging part of seeking expungement. Hiring an attorney to handle this for you is highly recommended. If you want to try to do it yourself, see this step by step guide.
6 Types of Expungement in MinnesotaThere are six types of criminal record expungement in Minnesota. These articles provide an overview so you can identify the requirements for your situation:
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