Sealing Criminal Records

How do I seal my criminal record?

Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2006

The District of Columbia City Council enacted the Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2006. This act permits persons who have a criminal record to have their criminal record sealed provided they meet the eligibility criteria. For a copy of the Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2006, click on the Forms Search link.

To seal your criminal record:

• Submit requests to the Criminal Information Office located in room 4001 of the Moultrie Courthouse.
• These motions also require the original document and one copy.