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Definition: A court order restricting access to a criminal record. Unlike expungement (physical destruction), sealed records still exist but are hidden from most background checks. Available for cases where adjudication was withheld.
Category: Post-Case · Statute: F.S. 943.059 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Sealing Criminal Records in Florida
A court order restricting access to a criminal record. Unlike expungement (physical destruction), sealed records still exist but are hidden from most background checks. Available for cases where adjudication was withheld.
How This Relates to Bail
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