Guides
Records and expungement
What a criminal record contains, and the mechanisms for sealing, expunging, and restoring rights.
How a Criminal Record Can Affect EmploymentHow a conviction can close off certain jobs and what limits apply. Florida's government-employment statute and a Nevada employer-related rule serve as examples.How a Criminal Record Can Affect HousingHow a conviction can affect a lease or a place to live, explained through Nebraska and New Jersey statutes, with a note on other uses of the word housing in criminal law.Sealing a Criminal Record: What It Means and How It Differs From ExpungementWhat sealing a criminal record means, how it differs from expungement, and how Florida, Nevada and Illinois handle sealing requests, orders and agency notice.Set-Aside: What It Means to Set Aside a ConvictionHow courts use the term set aside for criminal convictions and judgments, illustrated with Michigan's set-aside forms, Florida's postconviction rule, and Nebraska's bail statutes.