Getting a Copy of Your Florida Criminal Record
Which Florida agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: Florida offers court-ordered "expunction" (records physically destroyed by most agencies, with FDLE keeping a confidential copy) and court-ordered "sealing" (records kept but closed to the public). Fla. Stat. §§ 943.0585, 943.059, 943.0595, 943.0515
| What relief the state offers | Florida offers court-ordered "expunction" (records physically destroyed by most agencies, with FDLE keeping a confidential copy) and court-ordered "sealing" (records kept but closed to the public). Both require a certificate of eligibility from FDLE before petitioning the court. Some non-conviction records are sealed automatically, and juvenile records are expunged automatically at set ages. A person who was adjudicated guilty of any criminal offense in Florida generally cannot seal or expunge any record. |
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Where to get help in Florida
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FAQ
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Florida?
Florida offers court-ordered "expunction" (records physically destroyed by most agencies, with FDLE keeping a confidential copy) and court-ordered "sealing" (records kept but closed to the public). Both require a certificate of eligibility from FDLE before petitioning the court. Some non-conviction records are sealed automatically, and juvenile records are expunged automatically at set ages. A person who was adjudicated guilty of any criminal offense in Florida generally cannot seal or expunge any record.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.