If your record is eligible now for sealing under Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate law but has not yet been sealed, we want to hear from you! Your stories help us advocate to expand record clearing and fix problems that exist within current laws.
There are many reasons why your record might not have sealed. Before sharing your story, you might want to use MyCleanSlatePA.com’s interactive tool to follow the steps below to confirm that your record is eligible and hasn’t already been sealed.
If your record is still showing up and you’re not sure why, click below to share your story.
| Record eligible for Clean Slate, but not sealed? Share your story here! |
How to Check Your Record
Click here to use the interactive tool. Type in your information, and click “Sign Up.”
Step 1: Check If Your Record Has Sealed
Your record might have been sealed since you last checked! Use the tool to try to find your record. You can also use our step-by-step guide for more help looking up your record on the court website.
Step 2: Check If Your Record is Eligible for Sealing
Clean Slate’s rules can be complex, so it is not always easy to know right away if your record is eligible for sealing. After you pull up your record using the interactive tool, scroll down to “Step 2: Read Your Public Record” and “Step 3: Check Your Convictions” to help you check your record and see if it can be sealed. Or continue to use our step-by-step guide to see if your record is eligible for sealing.
Remember, no felony (“F”) convictions are eligible for sealing at this time. If you have a first degree misdemeanor (“M1”) conviction on your record, it is not eligible for automatic sealing. It may be eligible to be sealed by petition, depending on the conviction.
Some records are missing grading information (such as “M” or “F”) or disposition information (such as “Guilty” or “Dismissed”). Records that are missing information will not seal automatically. If your record is missing information, you should speak to a lawyer.
Step 3: Check to See If You Owe Money on Your Case
If you owe restitution on your case, your record will not seal until it is paid off. For more information on fees, fines and restitution, read our FAQ.
Step 4: Share Your Story!
If your record still hasn’t been sealed and you aren’t sure why, click the link below to share your story.
| Record eligible for Clean Slate, but not sealed? Share your story here! |
We will not share your story without speaking to you first. Please note that the Clean Slate Record Clearing Project Team may not be able to respond to you individually about your record.