Petition For Expungement Filed In A Circuit Court - Acquittal-Dismissal {CC-1473}

CC-1473 - PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT FILED IN A CIRCUIT COURT – ACQUITTAL/DISMISSAL. This form is used in Virginia to petition a circuit court for the expungement of police and court records, including electronic records, related to a criminal charge. It applies when the petitioner was acquitted, the charge was dismissed, reduced, or resolved through other means like a nolle prosequi or accord and satisfaction. The petitioner must provide details about the case, such as charges, arrest information, and final disposition, and explain how the records' existence causes a manifest injustice. The petitioner must file the form in the relevant circuit court, include applicable fees, submit fingerprints, and serve a copy to the Commonwealth’s Attorney. VA. CODE § 19.2-392.2 A. www.FormsWorkflow.com