When to use this worksheet

Use this checklist to collect disposition and sentence-completion records before researching whether any sealing or expungement remedy exists in your jurisdiction.

Fields to record

  • Final judgment/disposition
  • Sentencing order
  • Proof of completed probation/classes/payments if applicable
  • Current criminal-history record if counsel recommends it
  • State/court eligibility instructions
  • Prior sealing/expungement orders if any

Questions to take to counsel

  • What remedy is actually available: sealing, set-aside, expungement, or none?
  • Does the final disposition qualify?
  • Are waiting periods or sentence-completion rules satisfied?
  • What records remain visible after relief?

Keep the source document

Write down the source of each date or fact and keep the original notice, report, receipt, or agency confirmation. A worksheet is an organizer, not a substitute for a filing, court appearance, or legal advice.