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Expunge Your Criminal Record

Depending on the conviction and the amount of time that has passed, you may be eligible to expunge your criminal record.

Effective Monday, July 20, 2020, the Office of the Commissioner of Probation will be open to the public by appointment only. If you wish to make an appointment or speak with someone regarding sealing or expunging a record or have questions for the Records Unit, please call (617) 557-0225.

Having a criminal record expunged means that the record will be permanently destroyed so that it's no longer accessible by the court or any other state, municipal, or county agencies. It's not the same as having a record sealed. Find out who's eligible to have a record expunged and how to request to expunge your record.

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Find out if you can expunge your criminal record 

How to request expungement of your record

Learn how to have your record expunged under one of the two reasons for expungement.

Court forms for expungement

Other information or options

If you are not eligible for expungement, you may be able to seal or correct your criminal record.

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