Records relating to any charge can be expunged by the court upon dismissal or acquittal. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71(4).
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Ineligible Category or Citation
There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.
Procedure General
The petition must be filed with the court that had jurisdiction over the charge. For the specific procedure, see Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71.
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The person is restored, in the contemplation of the law, to pre-arrest status, with certain exceptions. An employer can ask a prospective employee if they have had a record expunged. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-71(3).
Waiting Periods
There is no waiting period.