In the event that you have been convicted of a Municipal Court disorderly persons offense, you must normally wait 5 years to expunge your record however, you may expunge after 3 years upon a showing of “compelling reasons.” Up to five disorderly persons offense convictions may be expunged.
In the case of the conviction of a Municipal Court ordinance, you must wait 2 years to expunge your record. NJ expungement law changed recently, with expanded access as of June 15, 2020. After your record is expunged, if asked whether you have ever been convicted or charged with an offense or crime, you may answer, simply, “no.” This is especially important in today’s difficult job market, where any hint of a disorderly persons or criminal record can restrict your educational options and your employment prospects. The reasons for seeking the expungement of records are growing as quickly as the jobs and opportunities that require background checks and clean records.Įxpunging your criminal record provides you with a second chance to achieve your educational and professional goals, with a clean slate. It can even impact your ability to act as a foster parent or adopt a child. The existence of a criminal record can also lead to the loss of a professional license, and can prevent you from purchasing a firearm. A disorderly persons or Municipal ordinance charge from a New Jersey Municipal Court, or Superior Court criminal charges showing up on a background check – even if the charges have been dismissed – can have a highly negative impact on your employment or educational prospects.
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