All records relating to a felony conviction, other than those provided for in section 35-38-9-3, can be expunged by the court eight years after the date of conviction or three years after sentence completion, unless the prosecuting attorney consents in writing to a shorter period. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-38-9-4(a), (c).
Ineligible Category or Citation
See section 35-38-9-4(b) for offenses ineligible for expungement.
Procedure General
Fees
A person must pay the filing fee required in civil cases. The court can reduce or waive this fee if the person is indigent. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-38-9-8(d).
Effect
Forms
For information and forms regarding expungement in Indiana, visit here.
Waiting Periods
The petition can be filed eight years after the date of conviction, unless the prosecuting attorney consents in writing to a shorter period.