Illinois: Juvenile Court Records and Law Enforcement Records (IL-AR-15)

Records relating to an offense that would be a Class B or Class C misdemeanor or a petty or business offense if committed by an adult may be expunged upon petition following the termination of all juvenile court proceedings relating to the incident. 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1)(d).

Record Detail(s)

Misdemeanor (adjudicated)

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No statutory language

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

Yes, if objection filed

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Expunge

Ineligible Category or Citation

The record will be ineligible for expungement under this section if that person's record is otherwise eligible for expungement under subsections (0.1), (0.2), or (0.3). 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1).

Procedure General

The petition must be filed with the court. For specific procedure, see 705 ILCS 405/5-915.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

If the petitioner qualifies for expungement, the court shall order the expungement of all records in the possession of the Illinois State Police, the clerk of the circuit court, and law enforcement agencies relating to the incident. For information about the effect of expungement, see 705 ILCS 405/5-915(1).

Forms

See 705 ILCS 405/5-915(2.8).

Waiting Periods

A petition may be filed at any time upon termination of all juvenile court proceedings relating to that incident.

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