Because of the NPDB's role as the clearinghouse for all disciplinary records, the only records expungeable are those on the IDFPR's website (e.g., licensee's public profile). In this situation, expungement refers to the removal of public information. This is similar to what happens when a court orders a criminal record sealed.
Read MoreUntil now, licensees disciplined for (past or recent) criminal misconduct ended up with a permanent stain on their license record. This left them with fewer job prospects. As of January 1, 2018, however, discipline issued due to a criminal charge or conviction is expungeable.
Read MoreApplying for a professional or occupational license in Illinois if you have a criminal background can be a difficult process. This is especially true when you do not consult an attorney who can help you navigate around the potential minefields. This past legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1688 (SB 1688) to help reduce licensing barriers ex-offenders face.
Read MoreDuring the most recent legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly considered several bills that would improve employment and licensing opportunities for people who have a criminal record or, in one case, keep someone from getting a criminal record.
Read MoreLast month a federal court judge in New York took the unusual step of expunging a federal conviction. The judge had sentenced the defendant 12 years earlier. What made the judge's decision unusual is that people who commit federal crimes don't ordinarily get to eliminate their criminal record.
Read MoreToday, there is little information about you that can’t be found with the click of a mouse. What, then, is the benefit of expunging a criminal record? The answer to this question is going to depend on whether the arrest and subsequent court proceedings were covered by the media.
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