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Records of arrests—or charges not initiated by an arrest—resulting in an order of supervisions for charges specified in 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(b)(2)(B)(i-5) incurred before the age of 25 can be expunged by the court once the petitioner reaches 25. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(b)(1), (b)(1.5), (b)(2)(B)(i-5).

See ineligible offenses in 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(a)(3).

The petition to expunge the records must be filed with the clerk of the court where the arrests occurred or the charges were brought, or both. If arrests occurred and charges were brought in multiple jurisdictions, a petition must be filed in each such jurisdiction. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(1). For the specific procedure, see 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d).

There is a fee, unless the petitioner qualifies for a fee waiver.  20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(1), (1.5), (10).

Arrest records are destroyed or returned to the person, and the court records are impounded. Law enforcement agencies and the court will reply to inquiries as if no record ever existed. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(d)(9).

For applications regarding the expungement of records in Illinois, visit here.

The petition can be filed once the petition reaches the age of 25.