Clearing a DUI From Your Record in New Jersey
Whether a DUI or DWI conviction can be expunged or sealed in New Jersey, and what to do instead if it can't.
Short answer: Apply online through the Judiciary's free eCourts Expungement System, using the case number (Superior Court docket or municipal summons or warrant number). New Jersey Courts, Expunging Your Court Record; N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2(a), 2C:52-10.1
| How to apply | Apply online through the Judiciary's free eCourts Expungement System, using the case number (Superior Court docket or municipal summons or warrant number). The petition is filed in the Superior Court for the county of the most recent conviction, and prosecutors may object. A court appearance is not always required. After a judge signs the order, it is sent to law enforcement agencies, and the New Jersey State Police remove the records from the state criminal history system. Their Expungement Status Portal lets you track processing. |
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Where to get help in New Jersey
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- All New Jersey expungement & criminal records rules
FAQ
How do you file for expungement in New Jersey?
Apply online through the Judiciary's free eCourts Expungement System, using the case number (Superior Court docket or municipal summons or warrant number). The petition is filed in the Superior Court for the county of the most recent conviction, and prosecutors may object. A court appearance is not always required. After a judge signs the order, it is sent to law enforcement agencies, and the New Jersey State Police remove the records from the state criminal history system. Their Expungement Status Portal lets you track processing.
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.