I need to know how to get my criminal record of retail teft first offense sealed from my records so I will be able to find a job in Illinois, Jackson.
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I need to know how to get my criminal record of retail teft first offense sealed from my records so I will be able to find a job in Illinois, Jackson.
Asked on May 15, 2009 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Here's a link to the information that you will need to seal your record. There is also something called "expungement" but since you were convicted I don't that will be available to you under Illinois law. It would be more used for clearing an arrest record if you were found not guilty or you were arrested and the charges were dropped. Also, you didn't give your age at the time of the offense, that too can make a difference.
Anyway, the following link should answer all of your questions and guide you through the process: http://www.state.il.us/defender/exp.html
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