Understanding Expungement in Indiana
Expungement is the legal process of sealing or removing criminal records. In Indiana, expunging criminal records can provide numerous benefits, such as:
- Improved Employment Opportunities: Many employers conduct background checks. An expunged record can open doors to new job prospects.
- Enhanced Housing Options: Landlords often prefer tenants with clean records. Expungement can improve your chances of securing rental housing.
- Restored Rights: Expunging your record can restore certain civil rights, including the right to vote and possess firearms in most cases. If a person has a domestic violence offense, expungement alone will not restore firearms rights. However, a person convicted of domestic battery can restore gun rights under a separate process.