Records relating to a charge for which the petitioner received an absolute pardon because of factual innocence can be expunged. Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.2(I).
Ineligible Category or Citation
There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.
Procedure General
The petition must be filed in the circuit court in the county or city in which the conviction occurred. For the specific procedure, see Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.2.
Fees
Effect
For the procedure to expunge physical and electronic copies, see 6 VAC 20-120-80.
Forms
For information regarding expungement due to a factual pardon, visit here.
Waiting Periods
There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.
