Illinois Pardon/Expungement Process – Connecticut Pardon Team

An Expungement is the process of legally destroying, obliterating, or striking out records or information in files, computers, and other depositories relating to criminal charges. Illinois offers first-time offenders the opportunity to expunge or seal their criminal records for certain misdemeanor convictions. Felony convictions are not eligible for expungement or sealing with the exception of Class 4 felony drug possession and Class 4 felony prostitution (Criminal Identification Act- 20 ILCS 2630/5). Sealing records means to remove criminal records from public view. Only certain law enforcement agencies may have access to sealed records.

A pardon is granted by the Governor of Illinois. It frees an offender from further penalty and disabilities of a criminal conviction. A pardon also restores an individual’s civil rights. Felony convictions can only be expunged if a pardon was granted.

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