A Judge Cannot Deny Your Request to Expunge Your Record Without Giving You a Specific Reason

In order to get your criminal record sealed or expunged in Florida, there are certain legal requirements that you must meet before a judge is even allowed to consider whether he or she will grant your request to seal or expunge your record. But if you do meet those requirements, a judge still is not required to grant your request; he or she may deny your request but only if there is a good reason to do so based upon the facts of your individual case.

A new FAQ article that I posted on my website Florida Criminal Records: Frequently Asked Questions looks at a case in which the judge failed to provide such a reason.