(a) The records of an arrest, a criminal complaint or an information that does not result in a conviction must be expunged upon Petition to the Court:(1) Where the case has been dismissed without prejudice and the statute of limitation has expired.(2) Where there is a statement of Nolle Prosequi, and the People have not filed an information or complaint and the statute of limitation has expired.
(1) Where the case has been dismissed without prejudice and the statute of limitation has expired.
(2) Where there is a statement of Nolle Prosequi, and the People have not filed an information or complaint and the statute of limitation has expired.
(b) The records of an arrest, a complaint or an information that does not result in a conviction may be expunged by petition to the court except:(1) Where a person flees the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution; or(2) Where a person has a subsequent arrest, unless there are extraordinary circumstances to which the court finds expungement in the best interest of public policy.
(1) Where a person flees the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution; or
(2) Where a person has a subsequent arrest, unless there are extraordinary circumstances to which the court finds expungement in the best interest of public policy.
(c) Upon the acquittal of an accused or when a criminal complaint or information has been dismissed with prejudice, the Court shall enter an order expunging the accused record of the arrest and the criminal complaint or information upon which the accused was tried or charged.