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Frequently Asked Questions - New Jersey

Disclaimer: Clean Slate Docs is not a law firm. We provide professional document preparation services to assist with filing for the expungement of eligible criminal records in New Jersey. While we use the services of licensed attorneys to review your file before submission, Clean Slate Docs itself does not provide legal advice. The information provided here is for general educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal guidance. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.

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Updating Records

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.

Employment and Career Opportunities

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.

Benefits of an Expungement

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.

The Expungement Process in New Jersey

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 statutory ineligibility (some offenses are ineligible), failure to meet waiting periods, incomplete/incorrect petitions, or prosecutor objections. The court’s denial order will explain the reason.

If denied, review the court’s order for the reason. You may be able to refile (if the denial was fixable) or pursue other legal options. If the denial was caused by our error in preparing the paperwork, we will correct and refile according to our service terms.

Eligibility for Expungement

Yes. A guilty plea or no-contest plea may both be eligible for expungement, depending on the offense and statutory waiting periods. Eligibility depends on the specific conviction(s) and current law.

You can request your criminal history from the New Jersey State Police or check court records to verify which arrests/convictions appear. Accurate record information is needed to file a correct petition.

Yes. Under New Jersey law, you may file for multiple eligible cases subject to statutory rules and waiting periods.

However, with Clean Slate Docs, we process only one case at a time.

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