Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 977: Motion to expunge a record of arrest and conviction of a misdemeanor offense
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the procedural requirements and eligibility conditions for a person to file a motion to expunge records of misdemeanor arrest and conviction, including waiting periods and criminal history restrictions.
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