Mandatory Expungement Eligibility Guide

Mandatory Expungement Eligibility Guide

John Reynolds

John Reynolds

Deputy Policy & Advocacy Director

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Morgan Kelly, communications director.

Morgan R. Kelly

Communications Director

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May 2, 2022
Thanks to reforms in recent years, the number of records that are eligible for mandatory expungement has grown significantly. Learn more about what cases are eligible for mandatory expungement and how to start the process below.
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Upcoming Expungement Workshops

These workshops will describe Delaware’s expungement eligibility criteria and how the expungement process works. Workshop attendees can sign up to have their records screened for expungement eligibility.

Financial assistance for expungement related-fees will be available while funding lasts for individuals that are determined to be eligible for mandatory or discretionary expungements.

These are walk-in workshops. Advance registration is not required. For questions, email [email protected].


A flowchart to help determine potential eligibility for mandatory or discretionary expungement in Delaware.

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