Documents and facts to review
Request current processing information from each responsible authority. Keep a record of submissions and respond to requests for missing material.
The next question
After an order, allow for the required record updates and verify the relevant record. No fixed completion date is promised here.
Keep the outcome and record together
Save the judgment, final disposition and any later order in the same case packet. A background report can help identify a problem, but it may not contain the documents needed to resolve it. Record unknown facts and ask for the missing material before relying on an eligibility conclusion.
A way to organize your review
Build a timeline from documents
Read the diagram as text
- Case dates
- Record the disposition date from the court record.
- Completion
- Find evidence of sentence and supervision completion.
- Filing and decision
- Check the applicable rule and current court procedure.
- Record update
- Check what the order directs and which records changed.
Common question
What should I verify before using a form?
Match the form to the court, case outcome and requested remedy. Use the issuing authority's current instructions for attachments, fees and filing procedure; a general guide cannot establish eligibility.
Official resources
Consult the issuing authority for current forms and local procedure.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement: sealing and expungement questionswww.fdle.state.fl.us