| The COVID -19 Pandemic has resulted in layoffs leaving thousands of Minnesotans scrambling to find new employment. Those showing a criminal conviction on their record may be at a disadvantage when competing for a job. If you have a conviction on your record you may be eligible to have it removed. Minnesota’s expungement law provides those convicted of any misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses the chance to seal their criminal record subject to some limitations. |
Am I Eligible for Expungement?
You may qualify for a full expungement in the following circumstances:
- You were convicted of ANY misdemeanor and you have not been convicted of a new crime for at least two years since completion of probation;
- If you were convicted of ANY gross misdemeanor and you have not been convicted of a new crime for at least four years since completion of probation;
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET MY RECORD EXPUNGED?
In order to set a hearing for expungement, you will need to file a Petition for expungement with the District Court. You will then receive a date for your hearing. You must serve notice of that hearing on all interested parties including the prosecution, the police, sheriff, BCA, and the Attorney General. However, the new “Second Chance” law makes it much more likely the Judge will issue the expungement. Before ordering expungement a Judge will need to find: 1) that the conviction on your record has been or will soon cause you hardship and 2) that you have been rehabilitated
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In order to qualify for expungement, the petitioner must show he has been rehabilitated and that his need for expungement outweighs the needs of the government to maintain the public record. To see if you are eligible, please call our office and make an appointment for a free evaluation of your eligibility.
Expungement can be complicated and can take 4 months to complete. In most cases the court will require a full hearing at which the state may be represented by the Attorney General.
| If you decide to go forward and request an expungement, be sure to first consult with a lawyer. We can help you seal your criminal record. To learn more information about expungement contact Steele Law PLLC 612-605-0722. |
