Records relating to a felony or misdemeanor arrest that resulted in dismissal, acquittal, or other non-conviction disposition can be expunged by the court. La. C.Cr.P. Art. 976.
Ineligible Category or Citation
There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.
Procedure General
Fees
Effect
The record is confidential and no longer public, but expungement does not limit the news media's use of the expunged record. It is made available only to persons and entities specified in La. C.Cr.P. Art. 973. The person is not required to disclose the arrest or expungement. La. C.Cr.P. Art. 972, 973.
Forms
Waiting Periods
There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.