12/5/25
Expungement & Record Sealing Laws Recent legislative changes across multiple states have dramatically expanded opportunities for individuals to clear eligible records from public access, creating new challenges for investigators and screening professionals.
01 Michigan, Utah, and New Jersey
Now provide automatic record clearing for eligible non-violent offenses after a designated period without additional convictions, removing the burden of petition from the individual.
02 California Expansion
Expanded expungement laws enable individuals to clear certain criminal records more easily, with streamlined processes and broader eligibility criteria than previously available.
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Searching for Expunged Records
Public Access
Personal Verification
Third-Party Databases
Expunged records are removed from public databases and will not appear in standard background checks. The record is treated as if it never existed for most purposes.
Individuals should contact the court where the case was originally filed to confirm expungement status and obtain official documentation of the record sealing.
Some background check companies may retain outdated data collected before expungement. Individuals should request personal background checks to verify complete removal.
Best Practice: Work closely with your Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) to ensure outdated or expunged records are excluded from reports and that data sources are regularly updated to reflect current legal status.
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