Individuals with arrests and Utah state convictions on their criminal records may apply to have their records cleared, or expunged, after meeting certain criteria. Every application for expungement will be considered on its own merit but, generally, the conditions for expungement include:
- All court-ordered restitution to victims must be paid in full
- All jail time must be served in full
- All conditions for probation must be met and completed in full
- No subsequent arrests on your record
Sealing Your Record
If you have a criminal record, there may also be options for sealing the record from public access. Sealing your record will not clear your record of arrests and convictions, but it will prevent future employers and unauthorized persons from reviewing your record prior to making decisions about jobs, school admissions and other programs.
Juvenile Record
In most cases in Utah, a juvenile arrest record is automatically sealed from public access when the person reaches adulthood, at the age of 21. Certain criminal offenses, particularly sex offenses, may not be sealed automatically upon reaching adulthood.
Clearing Your Record of a Federal Crime
If you have a conviction on your record for a federal offense, you will not be able to seek expungement unless the following conditions are met:
- Your conviction was overturned on appeal and the charges were dismissed
- You were pardoned and your conviction commuted by a U.S. government authority
Removing Your Name From the Utah Sex Offender Registry
If your name is on the Utah sex offender registry for a previous sex offense, it may be possible to have it removed or to change the conditions of registration, upon meeting certain conditions. Talk to us about your circumstances and we will give you an honest evaluation of your case.
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At Greg Smith & Associates, we believe in your future. Call us to arrange a free initial consultation to evaluate your situation and determine whether expungement is possible. Our attorneys have many years of experience meeting the needs of our clients in communities throughout Utah.
From our offices in Salt Lake City, our expungement attorneys represent clients in communities throughout Utah. Contact us to arrange a free initial consultation.
Clients with disabilities or impairments
Access to our office is available to clients and their family members at all times. Special equipment and communication devices are available upon request for our clients with visual, hearing, speech and physical impairment. In addition, arrangements can be made for verbal or sign language interpreters if needed to communicate between our attorneys and the client and family. Please notify our law office if any additional accommodations related to your disability or impairment are necessary to make your consultation more comfortable.
