NOTE: This law has been repealed and replaced by Indiana's new Expungement Law effective July 1, 2013
A new Indiana law provides that certain 8 year-old Class D felony convictions can be sealed from public view. In a competitive job market, a criminal background check that reveals a felony conviction for theft or receiving stolen property can eliminate opportunity. However, a new Indiana law became effective on July 1, 2011 that would allow theft, receiving stolen property, and other nonviolent Class D felony conviction records to be sealed and removed from public view.
If you were convicted of a Class D felony and 8 years have passed since you completed your sentence, this new Indiana law could benefit you greatly. Class D felony convictions can eliminate career advancement, new job opportunities, community positions, and your reputation. Old mistakes no longer have to harm your present and future life.
To seal your old criminal records in Indiana, the first step is to confirm that you are eligible under the new law. Contact an attorney Gibson Law Office. We have offices in Lafayette, Bloomington, and Fort Wayne.
