Motion To Expunge Or Seal Record Felony {Superior-55}

Superior-55 - MOTION TO EXPUNGE OR SEAL RECORD-FELONY. This form is used in the Rhode Island Superior Court by individuals seeking to expunge or seal records related to felony charges. The process begins with filing a Motion to Expunge or Seal Record, where the defendant must provide personal identifying information, details about the charges, and the outcome of the case. The motion requires the defendant to state whether they are seeking to seal or expunge the record, and they must notify both the Office of the Attorney General and the police department that initiated the case at least ten days before the scheduled court hearing. The motion must be supported by an affidavit identifying the basis for eligibility, which can include an acquittal or dismissal, a single felony conviction with no prior criminal record, completion of a deferred sentence, or a conviction for an offense that has since been decriminalized. Each part of the affidavit includes specific criteria that must be satisfied, such as the passage of time, good moral character, and full payment of all financial obligations. The affidavit must be signed in the presence of a notary public or clerk. If the motion is granted, the court will issue an order directing the sealing or destruction of court, law enforcement, and Bureau of Criminal Identification records. The individual is responsible for delivering certified copies of the order to all relevant agencies. www.FormsWorkflow.com