If something is expunged from your criminal record, what happens to it?

Full question:

If one was arrested in Illinois but not convicted and expungement was granted, would that seal that part of the FBI file that was created? Also, it happened 20 years ago and the state of Illinois seems to have no record of it, is it still possible to have it expunged?

  • Category: Criminal
  • Subcategory: Expungement of Criminal Records
  • Date:
  • State: Illinois

Answer:

Please see the information at the following link:

http://lawdigest.uslegalforms.com/expungement-of-criminal-records/index.php?dID=6482

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FAQs

In Illinois, if a record is sealed through expungement, it typically will not appear on most background checks. However, certain employers or agencies may still have access to sealed records under specific circumstances. It's important to check the type of background check being conducted, as some may still reveal sealed information.