Felony Records Can Be Sealed
Illinois legislature has continued its trend of expanding the list of criminal offenses eligible for sealing. Although certain Class 4 and Class 3 Felony records were already eligible for sealing, this could only be accomplished after obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for Sealing. Effective January 1, 2014, Illinois legislature removed this extra hurdle and expanded the list of Class 4 and Class 3 felony offenses that can be sealed following the requisite waiting period, without obtaining the Certificate of Eligibility. Class 4 felony convictions now eligible for sealing: Prostitution; Possession of Cannabis; Possession of Controlled Substance; Offenses under Methamphetamine Act; Offenses under Steroid Act; Theft; Retail Theft; Deceptive Practices; Forgery Possession of Burglary Tools; Class 3 felony convictions now eligible for sealing: Theft; Retail Theft Deceptive Practices; Forgery; Possession With Intent To Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled...
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