This information is for summary offenses and misdemeanor charges only.

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Expungement & Clean Slate

Pennsylvania offers several pathways to clear or seal your criminal record, including traditional expungement and the newer Clean Slate Act for automated sealing of certain offenses.

Eligibility Pathways

Non-Convictions

Acquittals, dismissed charges, withdrawn charges, nolle prosequi

18 Pa.C.S.A. § 9122(a)Immediately eligible

ARD Completion

Successful completion of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition

18 Pa.C.S.A. § 9122(a)Upon program completion

Summary Convictions

Summary offense convictions with arrest-free period

18 Pa.C.S.A. § 9122(b)5 years arrest-free

Age 70+

Individuals over 70 with significant time since last conviction

18 Pa.C.S.A. § 9122(b.1)10+ years since last conviction

Clean Slate (Auto-Seal)

Certain non-violent M2/M3 misdemeanors sealed automatically

18 Pa.C.S.A. § 9122.110 years arrest-free, fines paid

Expungement Eligibility Checker

Answer a few questions to get a preliminary eligibility assessment.

This is a preliminary screening tool for educational purposes. Actual eligibility depends on your complete criminal history and specific case facts.

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