Missouri Expunge and Seal

Simplify the Expungement Process with STL Fingerprinting: Your Trusted Partner in St. Louis

If you’re looking to expunge or seal your criminal record, STL Fingerprinting is your reliable partner in St. Louis. We provide accurate, secure, and efficient fingerprinting services, understanding how essential a clean record can be for your future. The expungement process, which removes an arrest from your publicly accessible criminal history, can be legally complex. While we are not attorneys, we play a critical role in assisting you through this journey. Every year, we help numerous clients with their expungement and sealing requests. By reviewing current Missouri laws, you can determine your eligibility, and STL Fingerprinting will support you every step of the way.

Missouri Expungement and Sealing Process

At STL Fingerprinting, we offer the essential fingerprinting services required for expunging or sealing your criminal record. While we don’t provide legal advice, our services are vital for completing the necessary paperwork. In Missouri, expungement or sealing typically requires a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) fingerprint.

Sealing vs. Expungement

There’s an important distinction between sealing and expungement. When a case is expunged, all data held by law enforcement, prosecutors, and the arresting agency is erased from public access. However, certain agencies, like the Missouri State Highway Patrol, may retain the records. Sealing, on the other hand, means that while the files are no longer accessible to the public, they still exist. Both processes help clear your name and improve employability. Once your record is successfully sealed or expunged, you are legally allowed to deny the charges under oath, with some exceptions.

Eligibility Requirements for Expungement

To qualify for expungement or sealing in Missouri, you must meet the following criteria:

You were arrested or charged within the state of Missouri.
You have no current criminal cases pending or in pretrial diversion.
You have not had a case previously sealed or expunged.
You have completed all terms of probation and paid any fines, fees, or court costs.

Special Consideration for Survivors of Human Trafficking

Missouri law provides specific allowances for survivors of human trafficking to have certain convictions sealed or expunged, even if they were found guilty. The first step in this process is applying for and obtaining a certificate of eligibility. However, eligibility doesn’t guarantee approval, as the final decision is made by a judge after considering any objections from the prosecution. STL Fingerprinting is here to assist with the fingerprinting requirements needed for this process.

Trust STL Fingerprinting for Expert Service

Whether you need fingerprinting for expungement, sealing, or other legal processes, STL Fingerprinting offers high-quality, reliable services across St. Louis. Our team is dedicated to helping you clean up your record and take control of your future. Schedule your appointment today and begin the expungement or sealing process with confidence.

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Schedule your fingerprinting appointment with STL Fingerprinting, and let us help you manage the background check process for Missouri employment and licensing needs. Our team is committed to providing a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

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