Just to head off any comment issues, only certain types of offenses are eligible for expungement. I'm not sure what they are in DC, but they typically might include things like very old DUIs, or other offenses where the violator is later deemed not to pose a danger to the community. They would generally not include violent offenses, but I suspect that old possession offenses might be eligible.
Announcement from the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia Community Reentry Program
680 Rhode Island Avenue, NE, Suite H-5
Washington, DC 20002
What? Community Reentry and Expungement Summit 2008
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC
When? June 17, 2008 10:00am - 4:00pm
What? Assisting DC residents with a criminal history with resources in Education, Employment, Housing, Health Care, and Record Sealing.
How To Get There? By Metro Rail: Yellow/Green Line to Mt Vernon Square/Convention Center; or Red Line to Gallery Place-Chinatown
By Metro Bus: P6, 90, x2, G8
Contact 202-824-2835 for more information. E-mail - lmartin@pdsdc.org
3 comments:
I think expungement in D.C. is limited to first time misdemeanor drug offenses, and minor offenses involving custody disputes. Things may have changed since I have practiced that type of law though. Don’t quote me.
Amy
The Council completely overhauled the law in this area in 2006. The Public Defender Service can provide advice and sample filing forms. For the 2006 legislation, see the Council website.
P.S. For a good FAQ on the 2006 legislation, see this guide. It describes the two different types of sealing; the burdens of proof in each case; the timing rules on when to file; and the eligible offenses.
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