Overview Description

Records relating to charges for which petitioner received an absolute pardon because of factual innocence are expunged. Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.2(I).

There is no statutory language on ineligible offenses.

The procedure is automatic. For specific procedure, see Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.2 (I).

There are no fees.

The record is expunged. For procedure to expunge physical and electronic copies, see 6 VAC 20-120-20, 80.

There is no waiting period.