If your criminal records were expunged in New Jersey and you either lost or misplaced them, you may be wondering how to request a copy of your expunged records. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-19, New Jersey courts are unable to release expunged records to anyone — even the petitioner — absent a court order. Moreover, […]
Restoration of Firearm Privileges in New Jersey After Expungement
All firearms purchasers in New Jersey are required to obtain either a permit to purchase a handgun or a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPIC) from local law enforcement or the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) before purchasing a firearm. When applying for a handgun permit or a FPIC, however, individuals may be denied as a […]
Guide to Early Expungement in New Jersey
If you are applying for an early expungement in New Jersey, also referred to as an “early pathway” expungement, this guide has been prepared to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about early expungements in New Jersey. What is an early expungement? Early expungements refer to those cases where the petitioner […]
Mental Health Commitment Expungement Granted in Ocean County
Just recently the New Jersey expungement lawyers at Katherine O’Brien Law represented an individual in Ocean County, New Jersey, on his mental health commitment expungement. After attending the hearing on our client’s mental health commitment expungement, the Judge ultimately agreed that our client’s mental health commitment record was eligible for expungement and therefore entered an […]
Early Termination of Probation in New Jersey
This guide to early termination of probation in New Jersey has been created to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the early probation termination process in New Jersey. Can you terminate probation early in New Jersey? Yes. New Jersey law provides courts with the ability to discharge defendants from probation early. The […]
How to Expunge Your Mental Health Commitment Records in New Jersey
This complete guide on how to expunge your mental health commitment records in New Jersey has been created for those who are interested in expunging their voluntary or involuntary civil commitment records or determinations of dangerousness or incapacity. Mental health commitments often result in a mental health record that can stay with you for […]