In most cases, once the court grants the expungement the record is sealed from public view and will not appear on standard public background checks. However, some government agencies and authorized entities may still access sealed/expunged records for limited purposes.
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After the judge signs the expungement order, the court sends the order to relevant state agencies (including the NJ State Police). Those agencies update their records accordingly.
Typically, it takes 30–60 days for agencies to process updates after the expungement order is issued.
No. Under New Jersey law, motor-vehicle and traffic offenses (including DUI/DWI under Title 39) are not eligible for expungement.
Yes. In most cases, expunged records are sealed from public view, meaning you can legally answer “no” when asked about past convictions. However, law enforcement and the courts may still review sealed records.
Federal banking rules under FDIC Section 19 may still affect eligibility even after a state expungement. An expungement does not automatically eliminate Section 19 concerns, applicants and banks should review Section 19 guidance or consult legal counsel.
Expunged records are sealed from public view, but New Jersey law allows limited uses of these records (for example by courts, parole boards, the Department of Corrections, and other statutory agencies) under defined scenarios.
In most cases, no. But exceptions apply for certain licensing, public-safety, or law-enforcement roles, and for immigration.
Voting rights are generally restored in New Jersey once you have completed your sentence (including probation and parole). An expungement itself doesn’t serve as the restoration; completion of sentence is the key factor.
Expungement under state law does not automatically remove immigration consequences. Immigration authorities may still consider the underlying conviction despite the expungement. Non-citizens should consult an immigration attorney.
Most petitions are filed electronically via the New Jersey Courts system and are handled on paper. A hearing is scheduled only if there is an objection or other issue.
Timing varies significantly. Some petitions finish in a few months; others may take longer (especially if there are objections or delays in service). The court and State Police provide status tools, but no guaranteed timeframe.
You may legally deny most convictions in routine hiring applications, but the record remains available to certain agencies and uses as permitted by law.
Common reasons include errors in the petition, incomplete records, or ineligible offenses.
If the court denies your petition, we will review the reason and help determine the next steps. While we cannot guarantee approval, we ensure your paperwork is prepared and filed accurately to give you the best chance for success.
If the denial is due to an error on our part, we will correct and refile at no additional cost.
No. Both guilty pleas and no contest pleas can be eligible, depending on the offense.
If you’re unsure of your record details, you can request a copy directly from your state’s criminal history repository (for example, the New Jersey State Police). You’ll need to provide this information so that we can prepare your petition accurately.
Under New Jersey law, it is possible to expunge multiple eligible cases.
However, with Clean Slate Docs, we process only one case at a time.